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Natural Gas Leak Results In Closure Of Streets In Southern Hills Area Of Spirit Lake
November 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A natural gas leak this (Tues.) morning has resulted in the temporary closure of Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake between 29th and 36th Streets. People are asked to stay away from that area for the time being. The Spirit Lake Fire Department and crews from Black Hills Energy are on the scene. ***UPDATE*** […]
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Estherville Council Sets Date For Public Hearing On $3 Million Loan For Wastewater Project
November 7, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening set November 20th as the date for a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a loan agreement not to exceed $3 million. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the funds would be used for planned improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment facility… Clayton says $300,000 in funds […]
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Spencer Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Meth Charge
November 7, 2023
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has pleaded guilty to a federal meth charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 57-year-old Todd Williams entered the plea November 1st to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He had previously been convicted of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute meth in 2004. According to court documents, law enforcement executed a […]
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Okoboji High School Students Selected For Honor Band
November 7, 2023
(Milford)– On Saturday, November 4th, fifteen OHS students auditioned for a chair in the Northwest Iowa Honor Band. Of those fifteen, eleven students were selected to the NWIBA Honor Band: Kaidance Pahl – Flute Hailey Schneider – Clarinet Cole Becker – Alto Sax Asher Knudtson – Bari Sax Ben Roos – Trumpet Ella Downing – […]
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Firefighters Respond To City Of Spirit Lake Green Waste Site
November 6, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A smoldering pile of leaves at the city of Spirit Lake green waste site east of Orleans earlier today (Mon.) prompted a response from the Spirit Lake Fire Department. Fire Chief Pat Daly tells KUOO news they were called to that location a little before 10:30 am… Daly says they believe the origin […]
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A Northwest Iowa Bank Has Been Declared Insolvent
November 6, 2023
(Sac City)– A bank in Sac City closed at the end of last week. According to a press release by the Iowa Division of Banking, Citizens Bank in Sac City was closed on Friday by the Iowa Division of Banking. It’s the first bank closure in Iowa in 12 years. The bank was declared insolvent […]
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Pro Cooperative Undergoing A Major Expansion In Terril
November 6, 2023
(Terril)– Pro Cooperative is undergoing a major expansion in Terril. The company is constructing a seed and chemical warehouse with liquid fertilizer mixing and a new office location. The facility will also have three load-out bays including one that will be in operation 24 hours a day. Pro Cooperative’s VP of Operations, Tony Hanson, says […]
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More Reminders In Advance Of Tuesday’s City/School Elections
November 6, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– School and city elections are tomorrow (Tues.) throughout Iowa. Jordan Moyer oversees elections in the Dickinson County Auditor’s Office. She again has some reminders for those planning to head to the polls Tuesday… It’s also important to remember to have your driver’s license with you… Moyer also reminds us the deadline to have […]
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State Officials Evaluating Drought Plan
November 6, 2023
(Undated)– The State of Iowa has just put its first-ever drought plan to work to help it manage one of the longest and most severe dry periods in recent history. Officials say they are already making plans to improve it. Iowa was more than 15 inches short of normal precipitation between fall 2022 and this […]
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