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Spencer City Council Approves Hiring Of New Fire Chief
July 4, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the hiring of Jesse Coulson as new Fire Chief. Coulson comes to Spencer from the Dubuque Fire Department. City councilman Ron Hanson served on a committee that oversaw the interview process… Coulson replaces longtime Chief Jon Conyn who recently retired. On another matter, the […]
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Wahpeton Residents Asked To Reduce Water Usage
July 3, 2023
(Wahpeton)– Residents of Wahpeton are being asked to cut back on water usage as much as possible. The city has issued a “water watch”, siting a high demand and concern over capacity of the city’s water treatment plant. In a statement, city officials say residents are encouraged to limit all nonessential water use from 8:00 […]
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Positive But Slow Growth Is Expected For Regional Economy
July 3, 2023
(Omaha, Neb.)– The latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index for Iowa, Minnesota, and a number of other states in the region shows the overall index of economic activity was still above growth neutral in June but is slowing. The index for June was 50.8, down from 51.3 in July. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says a […]
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State Auditor Rob Sand To Make Several Stops In NW Iowa Later This Week
July 3, 2023
(Des Moines)– State Auditor Rob Sand will bring his “100 Town Hall Tour” to the region later this week. Sessions are planned for this Thursday, July 6th, in Spirit Lake, Estherville, Emmetsburg, Spencer, Storm Lake and Pocahontas. Sand will give remarks and take questions on the work of the State Auditor’s Office and the condition […]
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Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Occupied Residence In Okoboji Taken Into Custody
July 3, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– An Okoboji man is in the Dickinson county jail after allegedly trying to break into a residence. A criminal complaint says 46-year-old Wesley Swanson was arrested Saturday on a charge of attempted burglary in the 2nd degree, a class “D” felony. Swanson is accused of trying to break into an occupied apartment at […]
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A Stretch Of Hwy 9 In Estherville To Be Closed From July 10th Until Sept. 7th; Detour Will Be In Place
July 3, 2023
(Estherville)– Traffic on a stretch of Highway 9 in Estherville will be detoured beginning at 1:00 pm Monday, July 10th until Thursday, September 7th, weather permitting, as part of an ongoing pavement replacing project. Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation say traffic will be detoured around the affected area from east of Emmet County […]
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Woman Wanted For Not Showing Up For Sentencing Arrested
July 3, 2023
(Spencer)– A Spencer woman wanted for failure to appear for judgement and sentencing was arrested Saturday. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 44-year-old Stella Gore was being held to the Department of Corrections to serve a five year prison sentence on the original charge of possession of a controlled substance…marijuana…3rd offense. The charge is a […]
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Man Wanted On Warrant Faces Additional Charges Following Traffic Stop
July 3, 2023
(Spencer)– A man wanted on a warrant for theft faces additional charges after being arrested Sunday evening during a traffic stop in Clay county. Authorities say 45-year-old William Hotz, Jr. of Peterson was wanted for theft in the 5th degree. During the stop, deputies determined Hotz was fraudulently using someone else’s license plates on the […]
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A Portion Of A Dickinson County Road Is Temporarily Closed For Gravel Mining
July 3, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A portion of a Dickinson county road has been temporarily closed to traffic due to gravel minining operations. The Board of Supervisors last week approved the closure of the 1100 block of 230th Street near the Westport gravel pit and West Port Park. County Engineer Cole Budach says the closure is due to […]
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4th Of July Could Bring Severe Weather Threat
July 3, 2023
(Undated)– Mother nature could provide some fireworks of her own this 4th of July. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will make its way into the region during the day tomorrow (Tues.) bringing a threat of severe weather with it. Forecasters say damaging wind and large hail would be the primary threats […]
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