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Spirit Lake Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Enticing A Minor Under 16
May 2, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake man accused of sexually enticing a minor under the age of 16 has pled guilty to the charge, a class “D” felony. Christopher Ingraham entered the plea Monday during a hearing in Dickinson County District Court. Online court documents don’t mention a date for sentencing. A criminal complaint filed by […]
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Estherville City Council Votes To Fill Upcoming Vacancy By Appointment
May 2, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to fill an upcoming vacancy by appointment in place of holding a special election. Brandon Carlin will be resigning from his at-large position at the end of the month. Carlin says he’s moving to a new home that is just outside the city limits of Estherville, […]
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Estherville City Council Considering Change To Fireworks Ordinance
May 2, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council is considering a change to the city’s fireworks ordinance. Under the current policy, fireworks in Estherville can only be discharged with a city-issued permit. Officials say the vast majority of residents who shot off fireworks over the 4th of July last year did so without a permit. Police say they […]
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Additional Traffic Delays Likely Tues. (5/2) Through Lakes Corridor
May 1, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Motorists traveling on Highway 71 through the lakes corridor can expect further delays Tuesday (May 2nd). The Iowa Department of Transportation says the contractor on the project, Cedar Valley Construction, plans to pave the northbound lane of the causeway between Arnolds Park and Okoboji beginning at 7:00 am. They say traffic on Highway […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
May 1, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy group has wrapped up another year. Ali Schmitz of the Okoboji Foundation says the 25 students who participated in this year’s program raised $60,000. Schmitz says that money was returned to the community in the form of grants. Among them was $24,500 to the Humane Society of […]
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Semis Pulling Field Cultivators Strike Hwy 9 Railroad Overpass Near Armstrong Twice
May 1, 2023
(Armstrong)– A railroad overpass on Highway 9 just west of Armstrong sustained heavy structural damage after being struck twice within a few days, forcing temporary closures of the roadway in that area. Officials say the trestle was knocked off its foundation both times. Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens says both incidents involved semi tractors pulling […]
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State Officials Promote New Program To Help Keep Victims Of Sexual Assault Safe
May 1, 2023
(Des Moines)– Iowa groups have spent the past month focused on finding shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, to help them stay anonymous and safe. The efforts won’t stop, even as Sexual Assault Awareness Month has now ended. There is no ‘good’ news in a story like this, but for Iowa, there is […]
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City Of Arnolds Park Flushing Fire Hydrants This Week
May 1, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is flushing fire hydrants this week. City officials say it’s a preventative maintenance item that could result in a temporary drop in water pressure or discoloration. The work is expected to continue through Friday of this week.
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