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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Multiple Teens Being Cited On Drug Charges

November 10, 2023

(Spencer)– A traffic stop this past Saturday evening in Clay county resulted in multiple juveniles being cited on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy made the stop around 10:30 pm in the 1000 mile of Highway 18 for a speeding violation. The deputy reported smelling marijuana coming from the vehicle and […]

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Iowa Company To Reopen Windom Pork Processing Plant

November 10, 2023

(Windom, MN) — An Iowa company is planing to reopen a southern Minnesota pork processing plant next year. Premium Iowa Pork purchased the former HyLife plant in Windom earlier this year for 14-million dollars. The company said in a statement that it is removing old equipment and modernizing the operation. About a thousand workers were […]

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Terril Man Sentenced On Federal Meth Charge

November 10, 2023

(Sioux City)– A Terril man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. 47-year-old Timothy Steinbeck was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. Steinbeck pleaded guilty to the charge in April of this year. During his sentencing hearing, Steinbeck admitted that from August 2021 through June 2022 […]

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Okoboji High School to present Guys and Dolls November 10-12

November 9, 2023

(Milford)-There are several performances of the Okoboji High School Musical this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Okoboji High School with present their Fall Musical, Guys and Dolls, Friday through Sunday.Co-Director Jo-Gehrke says, it’s a fun period piece for students to perform. “Guys and Dolls tells an overlapping story of high-roller Sky Masterson who falls […]

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Collision Of Semi Tractor-Trailer & Cement Truck Claims A Life

November 9, 2023

(West Bend)– A collision Wednesday near West Bend involving a semi tractor-trailer and a cement truck claimed a life. The Iowa State Patrol says 27-year-old Shane Stanton of Philadelphia, Mississippi was driving the semi and 29-year-old Taylor Chance of Burt, Iowa, was driving the cement truck when two collided at an intersection. Chance died in […]

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Jackson Looking For New City Administrator & Economic Dev. Director

November 9, 2023

The City of Jackson is beginning the search for a new city administrator and economic development coordinator. Matt Skaret says he will explore other opportunities after serving as city administrator for more than five years. “Honored and privilege to have had the opportunity to serve as your administrator the past last five and half years. […]

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City Officials In Spencer Say They’re Better Prepared For Train Derailment Thanks To Recent Training

November 9, 2023

(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they’re better prepared now in the event of a train derailment, thanks to a recent training exercise. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says he was impressed with the drill that was coordinated by Clay County Emergency Management and Canadian Pacific Railroad… The training exercise was held October 24th.

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CASA Program Looking For Volunteers In Dickinson County

November 9, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– The Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA program, is looking for some volunteers in Dickinson county. CASA trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for a safe and permanent home for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Program coordinator Kathy Fritz says they need at least four new volunteers in Dickinson county. […]

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Paving On Ia. Hwy 4 North Of Central Ave. In Estherville To Start Next Week

November 9, 2023

(Estherville)– Crews working on the Highway 4 project in Estherville are thankful for the nice weather so far, and they’re hoping it sticks around yet for awhile. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council earlier this week that as of then, plans were to start paving north of Highway 9, or Central Avenue, next […]

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Registration Underway For 44th Annual U Of O Winter Games Events

November 9, 2023

(Arnolds Park)– It’s time to start getting ready for the 44th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games in the Iowa Great Lakes. Officials with the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce say registration for events like broomball, the Chili Cook-Off, snow softball, 5K Fun Run, axe throwing tournament and other events is now underway […]

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