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Jury Seated In Trial Of Former Bus Driver Accused Of Sexually Abusing A Teen
February 24, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A 15 member jury with three alternates was seated this (Fri.) morning in the trial of Steve Titterington, a former bus driver with the Okoboji Community School District accused of sexually abusing a teen. Open arguments were held late this morning, with testimony to get underway when court reconvenes at 12:50 this (Fri.) […]
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Storm Lake Considering Traffic Enforcement Cameras
February 24, 2023
(Storm Lake)– The City of Storm Lake is currently exploring the possibility of adding automated traffic cameras to assist the police department in providing enforcement of speeding violations. The city council this week was given a presentation by a leading provider of traffic enforcement solutions. Storm Lake Police Chief Chris Cole says excessive speeding and […]
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Another Area Hospital Recognized As Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals In U.S.
February 24, 2023
(Spencer)– Another area hospital has been recognized among the Top 100 Rural and Community hospitals in the U.S. Spencer Hospital is the only mid-sized Iowa hospital to have earned the distinction every it has been awarded, making this the 8th consecutive year for the honor. The nation’s top rural hospitals are recognized annually by the […]
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Spirit Lake Man Arrested For Allegedly Selling Methamphetamine
February 24, 2023
(Estherville)– An investigation by Police Departments in Estherville, Spirit Lake and Emmetsburg along with the Iowa Great Lakes Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Spirit Lake man. Authorities say it stems from the sale of methamphetamine during the spring of 2022. As a result of that investigation, they say 32-year-old Matthew […]
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Area Cities Will Be Conducting Snow Removal Operations
February 23, 2023
(Undated)– The city of Spencer will be removing snow in the Downtown Commercial District tonight. All vehicles need to be out of that area by midnight. All sidewalk snow from the Downtown Commercial District shall be placed not less than 18″ or more than 36″ into the street, measured from the face of the curb. […]
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For The Second Time This Week, Authorities Recover Another Vehicle Stolen From Jackson County
February 23, 2023
(Madelia, Mn.)– Authorities have recovered another vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Jackson county. The latest incident took place on Wednesday when an employee of a convenience store in Jackson reported to authorities that her vehicle had been taken after she started it to let it warm up and left it unattended. The […]
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Road Crews Making Progress But Tricky Conditions Still Exist In Places
February 23, 2023
(Undated)– Travel conditions across the region remain a challenge, especially in open areas where ground drifting is continuing, but road crews are making progress. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says they’ve been hard at it since earlier this (Thurs.) morning… Ehret says everyone seemed to heed the warnings with this particular storm… Ehret […]
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Jury Selection To Resume Friday In Trial Of Former School Bus Driver Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student
February 23, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Jury selection in the trial of a former bus driver with the Okoboji School District charged with sexually abusing a student is now scheduled to resume Friday in Dickinson County District Court. Steven Titterington was charged with one count each of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree and sexual exploitation by a school […]
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Another Eggs & Issues Forum Set For Saturday (Feb. 25th)
February 23, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce will hold another of its “Eggs and Issues” legislative forums this Saturday, February 25th at the council chambers of Spencer City Hall. Doors will open at 8:30 am with the session starting at 9:00 am. It’s scheduled to run about an hour and-a-half. State Representatives Megan Jones and John […]
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