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Milford Police Issue Reminder Of ATV/Golf Cart Usage
June 26, 2023
(Milford)– Milford police say they continue to see violations of ordinances pertaining to the operation of ATVs and golf carts. Police Chief Shilo Brevik says while it’s legal to operate a golf cart on city streets in Milford, they are NOT allowed on Highways 71 and 86 as well as County Road A-34, or 13th […]
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Construction Continues On Major Upgrade At Spencer Hospital
June 26, 2023
(Spencer)– Construction continues on a major upgrade of the Emergency Department at Spencer Hospital. Susan Zulk, VP of Marketing and Fund Development, says work on earlier phase of the project is starting to wrap up… Zulk says work there will begin following the July 4th holiday… Zulk says the project is still on target for […]
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Hwy 86 Crash Results In Multiple Injuries
June 25, 2023
(Milford)– Multiple injuries were reported Saturday in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 86 at 210th Street on the north edge of Milford. Milford police say Ryan Nielsen of Arnolds Park was driving a 2016 Honda Accord when he collided with a 2016 GMC Acadia driven by Russell Myers of California. The impact pushed the vehicle […]
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Estherville House Fire Claims A Life
June 25, 2023
(Estherville)– A house fire in Estherville has claimed a life. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says firefighters were called around 7:22 am Saturday to 219 South 8th Street after a passerby discovered smoke coming from the roof of a residence at that address. A police officer and fire officer arrived and tried to gain entry into […]
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A Summer Nemesis Has Returned For Swimmers
June 24, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– An old summertime nemesis is once again making its presence known. Swimmer’s itch has made a return. Daniel Kendall, an Environmental Specialist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the condition is caused by parasitic flatworms that can be present in lakes in a couple of forms… Kendall says there are some […]
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Lewis & Clark Regional Water System A Step Closer To Serving Sibley
June 24, 2023
(Sibley)– The Lewis and Clark Regional Water System is a step closer to extending service to Sibley. The system’s board of directors recently awarded a contract of nearly $2.3 million to a Boyden company for a meter building at Sibley. Federal funding will be used for the project. A bid of slightly more than $5 […]
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Grand Marshals Announced For 2023 Pioneer Days Parade
June 23, 2023
(Milford)– The Milford Commercial Club has announced the Jerry Daugherty family, in honor of the late Jerry Daughterty, will be this years Grand Marshals for the Pioneer Days Parade. Jerry and his family were known for their involvement in numerous community organizations and businesses they operated in Milford and Arnolds Park. Jerry also served on […]
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SL School Board Hires Interim Elementary Principal
June 23, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board Thursday evening approved the hiring of Jessica Vancura as Interim Elementary Principal, replacing Casey Huebner who has resigned to become Superintendent at the Panorama Community School District. Vancura served the past year as assistant elementary principal. She says she looks forward to her new duties… Vancura says this […]
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SL School Bd. Rescinds Policy To Arm Individuals Due To Insurance Issues
June 23, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Meeting in special session Thursday evening, the Spirit Lake School Board voted to revise the district’s safety plan because of insurance issues. The revision states in part that “no individuals other than law enforcement shall be authorized to carry firearms on school grounds.” It removes a provision passed on August 22nd of last […]
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