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Iowa Utilities Board Considering Public Participation Expansion
May 23, 2023
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Utilities Board is considering ways to expand public participation in the carbon pipeline proposal process. The board will discuss possible options during a status conference on June 6. IUB says the goal is to streamline the hearing process. The board has a partial schedule for status conferences in June and July, […]
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Two People Sustain Multiple Injuries In Collision Involving A Motorcycle And A Deer
May 23, 2023
(Spencer)– Two people were taken to the hospital when a motorcycle collided with a deer early Sunday on Highway 10 near Sioux Rapids. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Michael Cowell of Cornell, Iowa, was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson eastbound when he collided with the animal. Cowell and a passenger were taken by […]
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Spencer Art Alliance Announces Entertainment For 2023 MainStreet Market Events
May 23, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer Art Alliance has announced the dates for their five arts, farmer’s markets and entertainment events for the upcoming summer. MainStreet Market will run five consecutive Thursday evenings from 5:00 until 8:00 pm July 20th through August 17th with August 24th as a rain date. A fall market is set for Saturday, September […]
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Spirit Lake School Bd. Accepts Resignation Of Kerri McKim; Appoints New Member
May 23, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Meeting in special session Monday evening, the Spirit Lake School Board accepted the resignation of member Kerri McKim. McKim said she’s stepping aside now that her children have graduated from Spirit Lake High School… The board also Monday evening approved the appointment of Jeromy Mouw who will McKim’s seat until the November election… […]
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Harris-Lake Park Once Again Looking For A New Superintendent
May 22, 2023
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School District is once again looking for a new Superintendent. Meeting in special session Monday evening, the board voted to accept the resignation of Les Douma. Douma initially served as interim Superintendent when he was first hired a couple of years ago. Douma says some health concerns with his wife […]
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Estherville Man Accused Of Indecent Exposure While At A Business
May 22, 2023
(Estherville)– An Estherville man has been charged with indecent exposure stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred at a business recently in that city. Police Chief Brent Shatto says 18-year-old Johnathon Palacios was arrested this past Saturday in connection with the incident that happened around 8:30 am Saturday, May 13th. The business owner reported the […]
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Orleans City Council Decides To Sell Public Access
May 22, 2023
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council has decided to sell a public access on the southeast side of Big Spirit Lake. The action followed a recent public hearing. Mayor Bill Maas says the city had received a $250,000 offer on the parcel. He says it isn’t buildable because of the shallow nature of its layout. He […]
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Spirit Lake 7th & 8th Grade Marching Band Take Home Top Honors From Orange City Tulip Festival Parade
May 22, 2023
(Orange City)– The Spirit Lake 7th and 8th grade marching band participated in the 82nd Annual Orange City Tulip Festival parade this past Friday. It was the band’s 36th year of participation in the parade which draws 150,000 people annually. This year the Spirit Lake Middle School band earned a 1st place trophy and the […]
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