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DNR Investigates Pink/Purple Slime In Buffalo Run Area Of Big Spirit Lake

August 8, 2023

(Orleans)– A bright pink/purple slime found on the water in the Buffalo Run area of Big Spirit Lake was likely a byproduct of a recent heavy algae bloom. That word from Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources… Hawkins says algae blooms have been very heavy in many areas this […]

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Stakeholder Group Decides To Proceed With Eurasian Milfoil Treatment In Infested Areas Of West Lake Okoboji

August 8, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– As we reported earlier today (Tues.), two invasive species of aquatic plants have now been confirmed in portions of West Lake Okoboji. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, tells KUOO news Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered last week in Millers Bay, the harbor, the canals and in the […]

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7th Annual Joy of Life Foundation Fundraiser to be held August 10 at The Okoboji Store

August 8, 2023

(Okoboji)-The Joy of LIfe Foundation will hold their annual fundraiser Thursday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Walz Family will hold the 7th annual Fundraiser for the Joy of Life Foundation on Thursday evening.Organizer Jantina Carney says, the Foundation works to raise awareness about melanoma. “The Joy of Life Foundation was created in honor […]

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Officials Pleading With Boaters On West Lake Okoboji To Take Extra Precautions

August 8, 2023

(Wahpeton)– The discovery of eurasian watermilfoil in Millers Bay, the harbor, and canals of West Lake Okoboji, along with brittle naiad that was found in the lagoon at Triboji, has local and state officials putting out a special plea to boaters. Kim Bogenschutz, aquatic invasive species program coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, […]

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Eurasian Watermilfoil & A New Invasive Aquatic Plant Species Reportedly Found In West Lake Okoboji

August 8, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– Eurasian watermilfoil and a new aquatic invasive plant have now been found in portions of West Lake Okoboji. John Wills of the Dickinson County Cleanwater Alliance made reference to the recent discoveries during today’s (Tues.) Board of Supervisors meeting. He says treating the invasive plants in that size of a lake is going […]

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Superior Woman Accused Of Setting Building On Fire

August 8, 2023

(Superior)– A Superior woman is in the Dickinson county jail on an arson charge. A criminal complaint filed by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office accuses 58-year-old Rebecca Bedow of lighting a shed on fire using gasoline. The document states the incident allegedly took place a little after 4:30 pm Monday at 109 South 6th Street […]

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O’Brien County Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital

August 8, 2023

(Sheldon)– A two vehicle collision Monday at the intersection of 390th Street and Nettle Avenue near Archer sent two people to the hospital. The Iowa State Patrol says 18-year-old Noah Feilmeier of Glidden, Iowa was driving a 1992 Chevrolet pickup westbound on 390th Street. Troopers say Feilmeier had stopped for a stop sign at the […]

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Construction Continues On Hwys. 4 & 9 In Estherville

August 8, 2023

(Estherville)– Construction continues on both Highways 4 and 9 in Estherville. City Administrator Penny Clayton says paving on Highway 4 from the railroad underpass south is scheduled to begin this coming Monday, August 14th, weather permitting… Work also continues on Highway 9 at half mile hill. Clayton says some additional pavement removal will be going […]

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Spencer City Council Approves Preliminary & Final Plats For Kwik Star

August 8, 2023

(Spencer)– After months of delays to iron out details, the Spencer City Council Monday evening approved the preliminary and final plats, giving Kwik Star the go-ahead to proceed with construction of a store at the North Y. A representative with the convenience store chain thanked the council and city officials for helping them make the […]

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Estherville City Council Approves 1st Reading Of Revised Standards For Commercial Buildings

August 7, 2023

(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved the first reading for some proposed changes to standards for commercial buildings. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the revisions are intended to make the ordinance easier to understand… Clayton says it also contains a provision that maintains original architectural features on the sides of buildings that face […]

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