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Traffic Stop Lands Man In Jail For Punching A Deputy
September 7, 2023
(Rock Rapids)– A traffic stop Wednesday in Lyon county resulted in the arrest of a Sioux Center man on multiple charges. Authorities say the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was called to assist an Iowa State Patrol trooper on a traffic stop. While attempting to place the driver under arrest, they say a struggle ensued which […]
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Walk To End Alzheimer’s Set For Sept. 23rd In Spencer
September 6, 2023
(Spencer)– A special event later this month in Spencer will raise funds and awareness over Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Lauren Livingston, Director of Communications for the Iowa Alzheimer’s Association, says they’ll be holding their annual Walk To End Alzheimer’s Saturday, September 23rd at East Leach Park in Spencer… Livingston says there is no fee to […]
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Sheldon Murder Suspect Now Plans To Enter Guilty Plea
September 6, 2023
(Sheldon)– A Sheldon man charged in the death of his mother earlier this year now plans to enter a guilty plea in the case. Nathaniel Kassel was charged with murder in the 1st degree in the death of Jody Duskin. A plea and sentencing hearing is set for September 18th in O’Brien County District Court. […]
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Sensory Room At Clay County Fair To Offer A Number Of Calming Features
September 6, 2023
(Spencer)– As we reported previously, this year’s Clay County Fair powered by SMU will feature a new amenity for those with autism and other conditions who simply need a break while attending the event. Spencer Hospital, the Spencer Hospital Foundation and the Clay County Fair have teamed up to provide a sensory room. It will […]
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Spencer Traffic Signal Upgrade Completed In Time For Clay County Fair
September 6, 2023
(Spencer)– A project to upgrade traffic signals on Grand Avenue through downtown Spencer is completed just in time for the Clay County Fair. Public Works Director Mark White told the city council Tuesday they’re already seeing an improvement in traffic flow… White says the heavier traffic flow next week with the fair should provide a […]
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City Of Spencer Continues To Deal With Odor
September 6, 2023
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer continues to deal with odor complaints originating from a company on the city’s west side. The issue has been ongoing. Officials with Symrise say they’re in the process of installing equipment to address it, but it likely won’t be until late October before it’s up and running. Meanwhile, City Attorney […]
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Estherville City Council Adopts Fee Schedule For Hazardous Material Call Outs
September 6, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Tuesday evening adopted a resolution allowing the Fire Department to charge fees when responding to hazardous material calls, such as marked natural gas lines that are struck by contractors. The fees would NOT apply to homeowner calls for reports of a smell of natural gas coming from faulty appliances or […]
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Hot, Dry Weather Continues To Impact Iowa Crops
September 6, 2023
(Des Moines, IA) — Hot, dry weather over the past week continued to take a toll on Iowa’s corn and soybean crops. The USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition Report shows the condition of the corn crop declined 5 percentage points, with 49 percent of the crop rated good to excellent. 17 percent of Iowa’s […]
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Arnolds Park CEO: Just Completed Season May Be One For The Record Books
September 5, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The numbers are still somewhat preliminary but all indications are the just concluded season was one for the record books for the Arnolds Park Amusement Park. CEO Jon Pausley says they couldn’t be happier with how things went this season… Pausley says they’re already making plans for next summer. He says those will […]
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