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Search Of Vehicle In Dickinson County Traffic Stop Turns Up Burglar Tools
May 4, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Three men from Texas are in the Dickinson county jail after being arrested and charged with possession of burglar tools. 21-year-old Jacobei Townsend of Humble, Texas, 26-year-old Darius Lewis of Houston, Texas, and 23-year-old Jeremiah Neloms, also of Houston, Texas, were taken into custody Wednesday. A criminal complaint from the Iowa State Patrol […]
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Boat Owners/Operators Urged To Take Extra Precautions To Prevent Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
May 4, 2023
(Orleans)– Officials are reminding everyone to be diligent this Walleye Weekend when it comes to invasive aquatic plants and species. It’s taken on a renewed importance after the discovery last summer of Eurasian Watermilfoil on East Lake Okoboji and some of the lower chain of lakes. The infected areas have since been treated and officials […]
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Judge Sides With Landowner In Carbon Pipeline Case Out Of Clay County
May 4, 2023
(Spencer)– A ruling by a district court judge in a case out of Clay county could have an impact on plans by at least one company planning to build a carbon capture pipeline in the state. Navigator Heartland Greenway sued landowner Martin Koenig, after Koenig denied the company access to his land to do a […]
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What Turned Out To Be Only A Test Of Active Shooter Alarm Sparks Panic
May 4, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– There were some tense moments Wednesday in some Spirit Lake School buildings when an active shooter alarm was being tested after some software upgrades were made to the system. In an email to district patrons, administrators say not everyone had been made aware the test was going to be conducted, resulting in panic […]
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Iowa State Fair Mgr. Jeremy Parsons Gives Preview
May 4, 2023
(Des Moines)– The Iowa State Fair begins in less than 100-days. Work continues on some off-season projects, including one people will notice right inside the Grand Avenue Gate. Iowa State Fair Manager Jeremy Parsons says the public safety building is getting a second level, doubling the space. Parsons is taking over for Gary Slater [[ […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association announces Okoboji Rocks Concert Series to kick off with Jett Threatt – A Tribute to Joan Jett & The Blackhearts May 27
May 3, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-There’s a new Concert Series on the way for the Summer Season. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced a new concert series called Okoboji Rocks!.Executive Director Clay Norris says, the Series will kick off May 27 with Jett Threatt – A Tribute to Joan Jett & […]
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The Friends of the Auditorium to present “The Fabulous Armadillos: What’s Going On” at Memorial Auditorium May 6
May 3, 2023
(Worthington)-A concert in Worthington will feature the music of the Vietnam War era this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of the Auditorium will present The Fabulous Armadillos: What’s Going On Saturday night, at the Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center in Worthington. Managing Director Tammy Makram says, the multimedia show will feature music […]
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Excitement Mounts As Walleye Weekend Nears
May 3, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Anglers are busy getting ready for the 41st annual Walleye Weekend this weekend. Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says registration numbers so far are pretty much on par with previous years… She says the clock is ticking to get registered… Participants will be vying for a $41,000 […]
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IGL Fishing Club Holding Youth Events
May 3, 2023
(Undated)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club will be holding youth fishing events at Stolley’s pond in Spencer and at Isthmus Park on the north end of East Lake Okoboji. The event at Stolley’s Pond is today (Wed. 5/3); the event at Isthmus Park is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17th. The events will begin with […]
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