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Unofficial City/School Election Results
November 8, 2023
Unofficial city election results for Dickinson county: Arnolds Park, Jim Hussong was unopposed for Mayor with 151. There were three at-large seats open on the city council. Incumbents John Adams, Jason Christensen and James Jensen were all re-elected. Adams received 129 votes; Christensen 116 and James Jensen 109. A challenger, Mike Koppert, received 73. In […]
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HPAI Confirmed In Kossuth County
November 8, 2023
(Algona)– Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, has been confirmed in yet another county in the region. The USDA says a positive case has been identified in a breeding flock in Kossuth county. HPAI has also been confirmed recently in Buena Vista, Clay and Pocahontas counties. Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for […]
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Spirit Lake Drama & Music Departments to present The SpongeBob Musical
November 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)-Spirit Lake High School will present their Fall Musical this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake Drama and Music Departments will present The SpongeBob Musical this weekend. Aiden Holdors plays the beloved cartoon character. “I’ll be honest, there’s a lot of pressure because everybody knows SpongeBob, everyone knows what he’s like. […]
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Friends of The Auditorium to present USO Veterans Day Concert on Saturday
November 7, 2023
(Worthington)-There’s a special Veterans Day show on tap in Worthington this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of the Auditorium will present a Veterans Day USO Show on Saturday afternoon at The Memorial Auditorium in Worthington. Managing Director Tammy Makram says Veterans will receive free admission. “Veterans Day happens to fall on a […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Sale Of Two City-Owned Lots To NW Iowa Corridor Habitat For Humanity
November 7, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved the sale of two city owned lots to the Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat For Humanity. The action followed a public hearing that drew no comments. The lots previously had structures on them that were declared nuisances and were demolished by the city. John Bjornstad, the new Executive […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Hear Update On New 911 Radio System
November 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning heard an update on the installation of the county’s new 911 radio system. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says to date, they’ve spent some $2.5 million on the $6.1 million dollar project. He says they’re roughly half-way complete with it… Ehret says […]
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Natural Gas Leak Results In Closure Of Streets In Southern Hills Area Of Spirit Lake
November 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A natural gas leak this (Tues.) morning has resulted in the temporary closure of Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake between 29th and 36th Streets. People are asked to stay away from that area for the time being. The Spirit Lake Fire Department and crews from Black Hills Energy are on the scene. ***UPDATE*** […]
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Estherville Council Sets Date For Public Hearing On $3 Million Loan For Wastewater Project
November 7, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening set November 20th as the date for a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a loan agreement not to exceed $3 million. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the funds would be used for planned improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment facility… Clayton says $300,000 in funds […]
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Spencer Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Meth Charge
November 7, 2023
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has pleaded guilty to a federal meth charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 57-year-old Todd Williams entered the plea November 1st to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He had previously been convicted of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute meth in 2004. According to court documents, law enforcement executed a […]
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