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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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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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