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LRH Celebrating National EMS Week With An Open House

May 22, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– This week marks the 49th annual observance of National EMS Week. Lakes Regional Healthcare is commemorating it by hosting an EMS Open House Wednesday, May 24th, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Chris Yungbluth is the Ambulance Supervisor at LRH. He says the event will be taking place in the ambulance garage and west […]

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Drowning On West Lake Okoboji Claims Life Of Cedar Rapids Man

May 21, 2023

(West Okoboji)– A drowning Saturday in Miller’s Bay of West Lake Okoboji claimed the life of a Cedar Rapids man. A press release from the Arnolds Park/Okoboji Dive Team identifies the victim as 21-year-old Alexander Glover. Authorities say Glover was boating with family members and decided to jump off for a swim. They say the […]

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Friends of Lakeside Lab Speaker Series to kick off with a talk by Dr. Mary Skopec May 23

May 21, 2023

(Okoboji)-The Summer Speaker series will get underway this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of Lakeside Lab will present their Speaker Series on Tuesday evenings at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Lakeside’s Executive Director Dr. Mary Skopec will kick off the Series on May 23rd. “I’m hoping to talk about the history of The Lab. […]

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I-90 Crash Near Lakefield Sends Four People To The Hospital

May 20, 2023

(Jackson, Mn.)– Multiple injuries were reported Friday in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Lakefield. The Minnesota State Patrol says 61-year-old Miguel Pena of Cedar Rapids lost control of a 2021 Kia while traveling westbound. The vehicle left the road and rolled. Pena, and a passenger, 58-year-old Kim Wilson of Cedar Rapids, along […]

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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Holds Ribbon Cutting On New Dormitory Building

May 19, 2023

(Arnolds Park)– Officials with the Arnolds Park Amusement Park today (Friday) celebrated completion of a new dormitory building that will house their summer help and international students. CEO Jon Pausley tells KUOO news it was long overdue… Pausley says the dorm rooms pretty much have all the comforts of home… Pausley says the reactions from […]

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Spencer Officials Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony For North Y Project

May 19, 2023

(Spencer)– A groundbreaking ceremony was held today (Fri.) in Spencer for a major business development on the city’s north side. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says the project at the North Y represents the city’s commitment to future growth… Bomgaars says it’s one of the most significant projects in the city’s recent history… The city is issuing […]

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ILCC Alumni & Friends Association Presents 2023 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award

May 19, 2023

(Estherville)– Jeremy Simington is the 2023 recipient of the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award presented by the Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association. The award recognizes graduates exemplifying outstanding support of community, business and service clubs while serving as positive role models. It was established in 1992. Simington is a 2005 graduate of […]

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Alleged Incident At A Residence In Milford Results In Arrest Of Spirit Lake Man On Multiple Charges

May 19, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– An investigation into an incident earlier this week in Milford has landed a Spirit Lake man in the Dickinson county jail on multiple charges. 33-year-old Joshua Knutson was charged with trespassing, criminal mischief in the 5th degree, burglary in the 1st degree, going armed with intent and harassment in the 2nd degree. According […]

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A Vacancy Is Pending On The Spencer City Council

May 19, 2023

(Spencer)– A member of the Spencer City Council says he plans to step down from his seat prior to his term expiring at the end of this year. Bill Orrison represents Spencer’s 2nd ward… Orrison hasn’t officially announced yet when his resignation would be effective.

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Iowa D.O.T To Conduct Traffic Counts In NW Iowa In Coming Weeks

May 19, 2023

(Undated)– Expect to see some additional personnel from the Iowa Department of Transportation in the region in coming weeks. Each year the agency targets a specific quadrant of the state to collect information on the number of cars, trucks and other vehicles using roadways. Mark Hansen, a transportation planner with the Iowa D.O.T, says this […]

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