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Officials With Okoboji Community Schools Urging Extra Vigilance Following Incident Wednesday
April 4, 2024
(Milford)– Officials with the Okoboji Community School District are requesting increased vigilance among the general public following an incident Wednesday afternoon. In an email to district patrons, Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says they were made aware of a black 4-door Dodge pickup, believed to be a 2010 model or newer, that approached a citizen asking if […]
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Another Former Armstrong City Official Pleads Guilty To Charges
April 4, 2024
(Armstrong)– A third former Armstrong city official has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with an investigation into alleged wrongdoings. Connie Thackery was originally charged with second and third theft in addition to ongoing criminal conduct and nonfelonious misconduct in 2021. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the state of Iowa into various financial […]
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RSVP Awarded Funding For Another Three Years
April 4, 2024
(Estherville)– The Northwest Iowa Retired Senior Volunteer Program will be able to continue to provide services another three years thanks to the renewal of an AmeriCorps Grant. The program, also referred to as RSVP, is offered locally through a partnership with Iowa Lakes Community College. According to a press release, in 2023 RSVP volunteers provided […]
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Estherville-Lincoln Central Hires New Superintendent
April 3, 2024
(Estherville)– Aiddy Phomvisay will become the next Superintendent at the Estherville-Lincoln Central School District. Phomvisay currently serves as High School Principal at the Fairfield and was named the 2014 Secondary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators in Iowa. At that time Phomvisay was working for the Marshalltown School District. Phomvisay will succeed ELC’s […]
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Several Area Communities Will Be Getting Free Paint For Various Projects
April 3, 2024
(Undated)– Several area communities will be getting free paint to help spruce up facilities. It’s made possible by the “Paint Iowa Beautiful” program, a partnership involving Diamond Vogel Paint in Orange City and Keep Iowa Beautiful. Projects at the Hap Kettleson Center in Everly, the shelter at the city pool in Graettinger, the American Legion […]
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Sidewalk Replacement Incentive Program In Spencer Seeing A Lot Of Success
April 3, 2024
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say an incentive program that assists residents in replacing sidewalks that are in poor condition continues to have a positive impact. Public Works Director Mark White says it’s been in place since 2013… White says residents can fill out an application that’s available on the city’s website… White says another […]
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Collision Sends Several People To The Hospital
April 3, 2024
(George)– A two-vehicle collision Tuesday near George sent multiple people to the hospital. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of 230th Street and Marsh Avenue near George. Deputies say 20-year-old Maximus Jones of Lake Park was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado southbound and 45-year-old Katrina Riemersma of Ashton was driving […]
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County Road A-34, Or 13th Street In Milford, To Be Closed From Hwy 71 To West City Limits Starting April 15th
April 3, 2024
(Milford)– Work on a heavily traveled road in Milford is about to get underway. A public informational meeting was held Tuesday evening on the reconstruction of County Road A-34, or 13th Street, between the west city limits and Highway 71. Jason Eygabroad of Beck Engineering is helping to oversee the project… Eygabroad says a detour […]
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