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Collision In Osceola County Claims Two Lives
August 21, 2023
(Melvin)– A two-vehicle collision Sunday in Osceola county claimed the lives of two people. The Iowa State Patrol says it happened around 9:15 am at the intersection of County Road A-34 and Highway 59. Troopers say 27-year-old Dore Oswaldo Hernandes Canales of Sioux City was driving a 2005 GMC eastbound on County Road A-34 and […]
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City Of Terril Looking To Develop Land
August 18, 2023
(Terril)– The city of Terril is looking to develop some land on the southeast side of town. Mayor Julie Thiesen tells KUOO the city owns the 65 acres… Thiesen says they’re working with the elevator, which has expressed interest in some of the land. She says the two entities are working on a land trade. […]
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Sealcoat Operations About To Get Underway In Spirit Lake
August 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Sealcoating operations will be getting underway early next week on several streets in Spirit Lake. City officials say the contractor will be doing the work Monday and Tuesday, August 21st and 22nd. Residents in the affected areas are asked to have vehicles off the streets by 7:00 am Monday (Aug. 21st). On street […]
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Healthcare Professionals Urging Extra Precautions With Incoming Heatwave
August 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Healthcare providers are urging everyone to take some extra precautions with the heatwave that’s in the forecast for the weekend and through next week. Chris Yungbluth, paramedic and Ambulance Supervisor with Lakes Regional Healthcare tells KUOO news everyone needs to know about the danger of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and what to […]
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Jackson County Considering Tax Abatement To Spur Construction Of New Housing
August 18, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Commissioners on Tuesday heard about a possible tax abatement plan in Jackson County to help entice housing developers. They heard testimony from a plot owner in Heron Lake that said the abatement would really help her and many others decide upon building or not building. County Administrator Ryan Krosch says […]
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Statewide Tour Of Historic Barns To Include Several In NW Iowa
August 18, 2023
(Undated)– The Iowa Barn Foundation will hold its annual All-State Barn Tour September 16th and 17th. 72 historic barns throughout the state will be featured on the self-guided tour, including some in northwest Iowa. They include the Ferguson Barn north of Laurens; the Hansen Crib near Ruthven; the Harvey Barn southeast of Gruver; the Johnson […]
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Spencer Public Works Dept. Making Fair Preparations
August 18, 2023
(Spencer)– Crews with the city of Spencer are busy getting ready for the Clay County Fair. Public Works Director Mark White says the work started this week… The Clay County Fair powered by SMU runs September 9th-17th.
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IGL Sanitary District Customers Noticing Rate Increases
August 18, 2023
(Milford)– If you’re a customer of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary Sewer District chances are you did a double take when you got your latest bill in the mail this week. As we reported previously, the district’s board of trustees last spring approved an increase in sewer rates that took effect July 1st. The flat […]
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Storm Lake Man Sentenced For Setting Woman’s Hair On Fire
August 17, 2023
(Storm Lake)– A Storm Lake man, accused earlier this year of assaulting a woman and lighting her hair on fire, was sentenced Monday in Buena Vista County District Court to serve up to two years in prison. Last month, 37-year-old Jonathan Belcher pleaded guilty to Domestic Abuse Assault With Intent to Cause Serious Injury, an […]
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