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A Legal Fight Over Odor In Spencer Appears Headed To Federal Court
December 8, 2023
(Spencer)– Officials with the city of Spencer say they continue to receive odor complaints from the Symrise plant in town. The city recently filed legal action against Isonova, the company that owns the plant. It includes several municipal infractions and a request for an injunction and damages. City Attorney Don Hemphill told the council earlier […]
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Friends of the Auditorium to present Simple Gifts Music of the Holidays December 9
December 7, 2023
(Worthington)-A special concert is on tap in Worthington Saturday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of the Auditorium will present Simple Gifts: The Music of the Holidays 20th Anniversary Tour Saturday evening at Memorial Auditorium in Worthington. Managing Director Tammy Makram says the show features award-winning musicians. “Simple Gifts is 3 female vocalists […]
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Spirit Lake Chamber to host Santa’s Village in Downtown Spirit Lake December 9
December 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)-Downtown Spirit Lake will be transformed into Santa’s Village this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Santa’s Village on Saturday.Director Regina Reed says many of the activities are free. “Most of it takes place in our beautiful downtown in Spirit Lake. There are 23 […]
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Fate Is Now Known Of East Lake Okoboji Moose
December 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– That moose that was seen Wednesday wandering in the city of Spirit Lake and later seen standing on thin ice on East Lake Okoboji has met an unfortunate demise. DNR officials tell KUOO news there is evidence the young bull moose fell through the ice and drowned. The moose had been seen earlier […]
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Two New Officers Joining Spencer’s Police Force
December 7, 2023
(Spencer)– Two new officers will be joining the Spencer Police Department. Police Chief Mark Warburton… Warburton made the announcement during Monday’s City Council meeting.
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Sheldon Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charge
December 7, 2023
(Sioux City)– A Sheldon man has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 22-year-old Henry Araica-Gonzales entered the plea Tuesday. Araica-Gonzales admitted he had a sexual relationship with a minor; that he knew the victim’s age at the time; and that he filmed the encounters on both his […]
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Exit Realty Midwest collecting Toys for Upper Des Moines Opportunity through Monday, December 11
December 6, 2023
(Spirit Lake)-It’s the final push for a local toy drive. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Exit Realty Midwest has partnered with Upper Des Moines Opportunity to provide toys to children in need this holiday season.Nancy Vierkant says they’re collecting new, unwrapped toys. “This is, I believe, our third year that we’ve been doing that with […]
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NW Iowa Regional Housing Authority Awarded Slightly More Than $501,000
December 6, 2023
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded more than $11.2 million in grants to 26 Housing Trust Funds throughout the state to support local housing initiatives. That’s the largest amount of grants awarded since the agency’s inception. Locally, the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund will receive a little more than $501,000. The funding […]
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