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Several NW Iowans Appointed To Various State Boards & Commissions

June 22, 2023

(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the appointments of several northwest Iowans to various boards and commissions. Stephen Richards, D.O. of Dickinson county, will serve on the Medical Cannabidiol Board; Greg Steggerda of Orange City was appointed to the Prison Industries Board; Melanie Bloom of Buena Vista county will serve on the Council on […]

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City Of Milford Issues Reminder Of Fireworks Ordinance

June 22, 2023

(Milford)– Another area city is reminding residents of its fireworks ordinance. City officials in Milford say consumer fireworks as defined by Iowa Code Section 727.2(1)(a) may only be used between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm on July 3rd and July 4th and only on private property with the permission of the property owner. Other types […]

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Iowa Court Of Appeals Issues Ruling In Sioux County Case

June 22, 2023

(Des Moines)– The Iowa Court of Appeals says an injury caused by a cow at a Sioux County feedlot does not fall under Iowa’s domestic animal law. The case involved Jerry Vreeman who suffered a serious leg injury while attempting to help his neighbor, Carl Jansma, get a downed heifer back onto its feet at […]

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Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation working to improve Habitat at The Narrows Preserve

June 22, 2023

(East Okoboji)-Some improvements are planned for The Narrows Preserve on East Lake Okoboji. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation plans to improve habitat at The Narrows Preserve this summer. Communications Director Joe Jayjack says, the work will include prairie restoration. “it is dominated right now by non-native cold-season grasses, and so […]

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Two California Women Plead Guilty In Northwest Iowa Drug Case

June 22, 2023

(Sioux City)– Two women from California have pled guilty to federal drug charges in a case with ties to northwest Iowa. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 61-year-old Lauretta Payce of Fontana, California and 41-year-old Andrea Romo of Gardena, California entered the plea to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The two admitted at plea hearings to distributing […]

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Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Has New President/CEO

June 22, 2023

(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has a new President and CEO. It was announced today (Thurs.) Curt Strouth has been hired to the position. Strouth is currently the Community Director for the Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation. He is a 2001 graduate of Augustana University and served as Community Activities Director for the […]

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Mower Mishap Seriously Injures NW Iowa Man

June 21, 2023

(Cherokee)– A Marcus man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a late-night lawnmower rollover. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened late Tuesday night, shortly before midnight. 36-year-old Josh Weber was mowing at the top of the ditch southwest of Cherokee near 560th Street and G Avenue when the mower went into […]

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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life Of Cherokee Man

June 21, 2023

(Cherokee)– A Cherokee man has died in a motorcycle-related accident. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at approximately 5pm Tuesday east of Cherokee near the intersection of Highway 3 and T Avenue. 75-year-old Lawrence Schlichting was traveling south on T Avenue when he lost control of his motorcycle. Schlichting crashed into […]

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Area Cities Issue Reminders Of Fireworks Ordinances As Stands Selling Them Open Up

June 21, 2023

(Spencer)– The July 4th holiday is now just a little more than a couple of weeks away. And as more and more fireworks stands open for business comes a reminder to be aware of local laws regulating the use of them before you make any purchases. Spirit Lake City Attorney/Administrator Gregg Owens says there’s only […]

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U Of O Corvette Club Donates To Okoboji Foundation

June 21, 2023

(Arnolds Park)– The University of Okoboji Corvette Club recently presented a check for $3,000 to the Okoboji Foundation to assist in grant funding opportunities. The donation was a result of proceeds from the club’s annual Autocross and Vettes in the Park events. Since 1997 the U of O Corvette Club has donated more than $40,000 […]

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