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Arnolds Park & Okoboji Police Depts. Looking To Share Investigator
October 12, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park and Okoboji Police Departments are looking into the possibility of hiring an additional officer who would act solely as an investigator. Arnolds Park Police Chief Al Krueger tells KUOO news the position would be shared between the two departments… Krueger says the departments are strained whenever a patrol officer has […]
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United Community Bank Announces New President
October 12, 2023
(Hartley)– United Community Bank has a new President. It was announced Wednesday Tim Devitt has been hired to the position. Devitt has served Sanborn Savings Bank for 31 years. In his new role, Devitt will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of both Sanborn Savings Bank and United Community Bank. Devitt succeeds Steve Feld, […]
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Mary Mack To Perform In Worthington
October 12, 2023
(Worthington, Mn.)– Comedian Mary Mack will kick off her Peace, Love and Cheese Curds Tour at Memorial Auditorium in Worthington on Saturday night. Mack says she’ll bring some special guests for the opening show… She adds that she’s in the process of recording a new album… The Friends Of the Auditorium will present Mary Mack […]
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School Threat In Storm Lake Results In Several Juveniles Being Taken Into Custody
October 11, 2023
(Storm Lake)– Multiple juveniles have been taken into custody after a reported threat this (Wed) morning at the Storm Lake Elementary School, which led to several other schools being placed on lockdown. According to Storm Lake Police, officers got word of the threat at 7:54 this (Wed) morning during the morning drop-off period. School staff […]
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Governor Appoints New District Associate Judge
October 11, 2023
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a new district associate judge in an area judicial election district. Hunter Thorpe was appointed district associate judge in Judicial Election District 2B which serves counties including Calhoun, Pocahontas, and Sac. Thorpe fills a vacancy created following the retirement of Steven Van Marel. Thorpe resides in Ankeny, and […]
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D.O.T Crews Preparing Equipment In Advance Of Winter
October 11, 2023
(Ames)– State snow plow drivers are getting equipment ready for the upcoming season. The D-O-T’s Tina Greenfield says the biggest trucks can carry 900 gallons of brine and up to seven tons of salt… She says crews are doing some experimenting too, inventing better chutes for the material to get from the truck to the […]
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Fire Prevention Week Reminders: Have Your Furnace Inspected & Check Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors
October 11, 2023
(Milford)– With another heating season upon us comes a reminder to make sure your furnace is up to snuff. Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says it’s a good idea to have an annual inspection of your heating equipment and he says now is the time to do that… He also says this is […]
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Trial Set For Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram
October 10, 2023
(Algona)– The man accused of fatally shooting Algona police officer Kevin Cram last month has pleaded not guilty to 1st degree murder. 43-year-old Kyle Ricke is scheduled to go on trial December 12th in Kossuth County District Court. Ricke was charged with shooting Cram September 13th as the officer was attempting to serve an arrest […]
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