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A NW Iowa Lawmaker Receives Special Honor
March 27, 2026
(Des Moines)– A local state lawmaker has received some special recognition. Senator Dave Rowley of Spirit Lake is a 2026 recipient of the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award. The award is presented each year to one deserving member in each chamber of the Iowa Legislature. This year’s recipient in the House is State Representative […]
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Clay County Traffic Stop Lands Estherville Man In Jail
March 27, 2026
(Spencer)– Multiple drug charges were filed against an Estherville man following a traffic stop Thursday in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle for speeding in the 2600 mile of Highway 18 a little after 4:00 pm and could smell marijuana as he approached it. An investigation and […]
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Severe Weather Awareness Week In Iowa Concludes With Emphasis On Dangers Associated With Flash Flooding
March 27, 2026
(Undated) (KIWA)– Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa concludes today (Fri.) with an emphasis on the dangers of flash flooding. Peter Rogers, a warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says flash flooding can be especially dangerous and potentially deadly, especially for motorists… “We say turn around, don’t drown. If you […]
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Expect To See More Intense Enforcement Of Iowa’s Hands-Free Law April 6th-10th
March 27, 2026
(Undated) — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and law enforcement across Iowa will be ramping up efforts to curb phone use behind the wheel. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau says drivers can expect heightened enforcement of the state’s Hands-Free Law from April 6th through April 10th. The law, which prohibits holding or manually using […]
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Natural Gas Leak Makes For Some Anxious Moments In Okoboji
March 26, 2026
(Okoboji)– There were some tense moments earlier today (Thurs.) in a neighborhood in Okoboji. Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Chief Chris Yungbluth tells KUOO news they were called to the 2100 block of Lakeshore Drive around 10:00 am… “Upon arrival there was some construction occurring there and in the construction they actually struck one of the mains. […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Dept. Responds To Report Of Smoldering Trees
March 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Fire Department was called out around 10:30 this (Thurs.) morning after getting a report of smoke coming from some trees along a portion of the bike trail on Lincoln Avenue north of 28th Street. It’s in the area of where a controlled burn took place Wednesday. There were no reports […]
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Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues In Iowa With Damaging Wind & Hail As Thursday’s Theme
March 26, 2026
(Undated) (KIWA)– Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Iowa with today’s (Thurs.) focus on damaging wind and hail. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Peter Rogers from the Sioux Falls office, has some advice about staying safe… “This really comes down to severe thunderstorm warnings. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when we’re expecting hail one inch in diameter […]
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Free Local Training Session Next Month Will Address Trauma In Youth
March 26, 2026
(Spencer)– Seasons Center invites community professionals and caregivers to attend a free training seminar that will highlight understanding trauma’s impact on children and the adults who support them. Sarah Heinricks-Wurm, the Vice President of Program Development and Specialized Services at Seasons Center says the training will be done in two parts… “The first part would […]
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Restoration Of Historic Templar Park Archway Continues With Installation Of Replica Sign
March 26, 2026
(Orleans)– Restoration of the historic archway and general improvements at Templar Park on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake continues. John Smeltzer of the Spirit Lake Protective Association, which is overseeing the effort, says a significant part of the project was just recently completed… “The board of directors authorized us to do a replica […]
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