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Fire Prevention Week Reminders: Have Your Furnace Inspected & Check Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors
October 11, 2023
(Milford)– With another heating season upon us comes a reminder to make sure your furnace is up to snuff. Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says it’s a good idea to have an annual inspection of your heating equipment and he says now is the time to do that… He also says this is […]
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Trial Set For Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram
October 10, 2023
(Algona)– The man accused of fatally shooting Algona police officer Kevin Cram last month has pleaded not guilty to 1st degree murder. 43-year-old Kyle Ricke is scheduled to go on trial December 12th in Kossuth County District Court. Ricke was charged with shooting Cram September 13th as the officer was attempting to serve an arrest […]
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Milford Residents Urged To Participate In Housing Survey
October 10, 2023
(Milford)– As we reported previously, a housing study is underway in Milford. Part of the study involves a survey. Charlie Cowell of RDG of Des Moines is heading up the study. He’s urging Milford residents to take a few minutes to fill it out… Paper surveys are also available by stopping by the Milford City […]
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Iowa D.O.T Commissioners Get A Tour Of Dickinson County Trails System
October 10, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Iowa D.O.T Commissioners got a firsthand look at Dickinson County’s recreational trails system Monday. It was part of the commission’s regular monthly meeting that was held at the Waterfront in Arnolds Park. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails told the Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning the primary discussion was about maintenance… D.O.T […]
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Dickinson County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan About To Be Updated
October 10, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a contract to update the county’s Hazard Mitigation plan. Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says having the plan makes it possible for the county to receive grant funding for projects that help mitigate or prevent disasters… Counties are required to update their plans every […]
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High Speed Pursuit Lands Sheldon Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
October 10, 2023
(Sheldon)– A high speed pursuit in Sheldon landed a man in jail on multiple charges. 40-year-old Nathan Silberstein of Sheldon was arrested Friday. He was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of eluding at more than 25 mph over the limit. Police say speeds during the pursuit approached […]
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Aging City Hall Building Causing Some Concern In Orleans
October 10, 2023
(Orleans)– City leaders in Orleans say they’re concerned over the condition of city hall. Maintenance of the building in the shorter term and possibly exploring a new facility in the longer term were discussed at Monday evening’s city council meeting. The existing city hall building is estimated to be some 80 to 90 years old. […]
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City Of Wahpeton Moving Forward With Improvements/Expansion Of Water Plant
October 10, 2023
(Wahpeton)– The city of Wahpeton is moving ahead with plans for an expansion and renovation of its water treatment facility. The city council Monday evening approved professional service agreements for the project with an engineering firm and a financial consultant. Mark Hardy of the Howard R. Green Engineering firm tells KUOO news there are a […]
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