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Spencer Fireworks Show Postponed Due To Weather Concerns
July 4, 2023
(Spencer)– The July 4th fireworks show in Spencer has been postponed due to weather concerns. Officials with the Spencer Chamber of Commerce say the show has been re-scheduled for Wednesday evening (July 5th) at 10:00 pm at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
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IGL Chamber Postpones July 4th Fireworks After Fire Damages Barge
July 4, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has been forced to postpone tonight’s (July 4th) fireworks display after a fire damaged the barge used to launch them. The fireworks show has been re-scheduled for Saturday, July 8th. KUOO news has learned the barge used to launch the fireworks caught on fire at […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Hiring Of New Fire Chief
July 4, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the hiring of Jesse Coulson as new Fire Chief. Coulson comes to Spencer from the Dubuque Fire Department. City councilman Ron Hanson served on a committee that oversaw the interview process… Coulson replaces longtime Chief Jon Conyn who recently retired. On another matter, the […]
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Wahpeton Residents Asked To Reduce Water Usage
July 3, 2023
(Wahpeton)– Residents of Wahpeton are being asked to cut back on water usage as much as possible. The city has issued a “water watch”, siting a high demand and concern over capacity of the city’s water treatment plant. In a statement, city officials say residents are encouraged to limit all nonessential water use from 8:00 […]
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Positive But Slow Growth Is Expected For Regional Economy
July 3, 2023
(Omaha, Neb.)– The latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index for Iowa, Minnesota, and a number of other states in the region shows the overall index of economic activity was still above growth neutral in June but is slowing. The index for June was 50.8, down from 51.3 in July. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says a […]
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State Auditor Rob Sand To Make Several Stops In NW Iowa Later This Week
July 3, 2023
(Des Moines)– State Auditor Rob Sand will bring his “100 Town Hall Tour” to the region later this week. Sessions are planned for this Thursday, July 6th, in Spirit Lake, Estherville, Emmetsburg, Spencer, Storm Lake and Pocahontas. Sand will give remarks and take questions on the work of the State Auditor’s Office and the condition […]
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Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Occupied Residence In Okoboji Taken Into Custody
July 3, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– An Okoboji man is in the Dickinson county jail after allegedly trying to break into a residence. A criminal complaint says 46-year-old Wesley Swanson was arrested Saturday on a charge of attempted burglary in the 2nd degree, a class “D” felony. Swanson is accused of trying to break into an occupied apartment at […]
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A Stretch Of Hwy 9 In Estherville To Be Closed From July 10th Until Sept. 7th; Detour Will Be In Place
July 3, 2023
(Estherville)– Traffic on a stretch of Highway 9 in Estherville will be detoured beginning at 1:00 pm Monday, July 10th until Thursday, September 7th, weather permitting, as part of an ongoing pavement replacing project. Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation say traffic will be detoured around the affected area from east of Emmet County […]
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