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Arnolds Park Amusement Park presents Live at The Lake featuring Tommy James & The Shondells July 15

July 14, 2023

(Arnolds Park)- Tommy James & The Shondells return to The Iowa Great Lakes this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Tommy James & The Shondells will take the stage at Preservation Plaza Saturday night, as part of the Live at The Lake Concert Series. Tommy recalls playing the Lakes Area in the past. “Back in […]

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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association offering Rock Camp and Iowa Rocks Talent Contest for Young Musicians

July 14, 2023

(Arnolds Park)-The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is offering a couple of programs for young musicians this summer. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will host the 2nd Annual Iowa Great Lakes Rock Music Camp July 17-21. Executive Director Clay Norris says, there’s still time for young musicians […]

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Spirit Lake City Council Re-Visits Funding For Aspen Seemann Park

July 14, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council met in special session over the noon hour today (Fri.) to consider additional funding for the Aspen Seemann Park. Council member Angela Kofoot made a motion for the city to revise its contribution to $100,000 for the project, with the funds coming out of the city’s Economic Development […]

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Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig To Make A Stop In Dickinson County Next Week

July 14, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig will be making a stop next week in Dickinson county. Naig will visit and tour the Dickinson County Fair on Wednesday and will visit with 4-H and FFA exhibitors as well as fair board members and fairgoers. His visit is scheduled to run from about 1:00 pm until […]

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Head-On Collision Results In Multiple Injuries

July 14, 2023

(Boyden)– A head-on collision Thursday evening about three and-a-half miles north of Boyden involving a pickup and a semi-tractor resulted in multiple injuries. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Cody Van Engen of Orange City was driving a 2014 Ford F-250 southbound when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2006 […]

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State Auditor Issues Report On Dickinson County’s Finances For Fiscal Year Ended June 30th, 2022

July 14, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– The State Auditor’s Office has released an audit report on Dickinson county’s finances for the fiscal year that ended this past June 30th. It shows the county’s revenues totaled $28.81 million, a 13 percent increase over the prior year. Expenses totaled $16.77 million, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior year. The decrease […]

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We Now Know The Identity Of One Of Two Victims In Separate House Fires Thursday In Dickinson County

July 14, 2023

(Lake Park)– We’ve learned the identity of a person who was found deceased in a house fire early Thursday in Lake Park. The victim is identified as 40-year-old Jesse Kilgore of Lake Park. Lake Park firefighters were called to 305 East 5th Street in Lake Park around 1:00 am Thursday and found the living room […]

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Lake Park House Fire Victim Passes Away

July 13, 2023

(Lake Park)– The person found in a house on fire in Lake Park earlier today (Thursday) has passed away. The name of the victim has not been released, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. The same fire also claimed the life of a dog. For more information, see the story posted earlier today […]

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Three Teens Face Charges In Storm Lake Stabbing

July 13, 2023

(Storm Lake)– Several teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing incident in Storm Lake. Storm Lake Police say they were called to a fight at around 8:40 Tuesday night at the intersection of Seneca Street and East Lakeshore Drive. A 15-year-old male was suffering from a stab wound. He was transported by private vehicle from […]

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Woman Found Deceased In House Fire In Milford

July 13, 2023

(Milford)– A woman has been found deceased in a house fire this (Thurs.) morning in Milford. The name of the victim hasn’t been released. Fire Chief Jim Carpenter tells KUOO news heavy smoke could be seen coming from the residence at 1007 L Avenue… He says the home, which is listed for sale, sustained quite […]

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