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Estherville Man Accused Of Indecent Exposure While At A Business
May 22, 2023
(Estherville)– An Estherville man has been charged with indecent exposure stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred at a business recently in that city. Police Chief Brent Shatto says 18-year-old Johnathon Palacios was arrested this past Saturday in connection with the incident that happened around 8:30 am Saturday, May 13th. The business owner reported the […]
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Orleans City Council Decides To Sell Public Access
May 22, 2023
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council has decided to sell a public access on the southeast side of Big Spirit Lake. The action followed a recent public hearing. Mayor Bill Maas says the city had received a $250,000 offer on the parcel. He says it isn’t buildable because of the shallow nature of its layout. He […]
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Spirit Lake 7th & 8th Grade Marching Band Take Home Top Honors From Orange City Tulip Festival Parade
May 22, 2023
(Orange City)– The Spirit Lake 7th and 8th grade marching band participated in the 82nd Annual Orange City Tulip Festival parade this past Friday. It was the band’s 36th year of participation in the parade which draws 150,000 people annually. This year the Spirit Lake Middle School band earned a 1st place trophy and the […]
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LRH Celebrating National EMS Week With An Open House
May 22, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– This week marks the 49th annual observance of National EMS Week. Lakes Regional Healthcare is commemorating it by hosting an EMS Open House Wednesday, May 24th, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Chris Yungbluth is the Ambulance Supervisor at LRH. He says the event will be taking place in the ambulance garage and west […]
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Drowning On West Lake Okoboji Claims Life Of Cedar Rapids Man
May 21, 2023
(West Okoboji)– A drowning Saturday in Miller’s Bay of West Lake Okoboji claimed the life of a Cedar Rapids man. A press release from the Arnolds Park/Okoboji Dive Team identifies the victim as 21-year-old Alexander Glover. Authorities say Glover was boating with family members and decided to jump off for a swim. They say the […]
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Friends of Lakeside Lab Speaker Series to kick off with a talk by Dr. Mary Skopec May 23
May 21, 2023
(Okoboji)-The Summer Speaker series will get underway this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of Lakeside Lab will present their Speaker Series on Tuesday evenings at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Lakeside’s Executive Director Dr. Mary Skopec will kick off the Series on May 23rd. “I’m hoping to talk about the history of The Lab. […]
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I-90 Crash Near Lakefield Sends Four People To The Hospital
May 20, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– Multiple injuries were reported Friday in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Lakefield. The Minnesota State Patrol says 61-year-old Miguel Pena of Cedar Rapids lost control of a 2021 Kia while traveling westbound. The vehicle left the road and rolled. Pena, and a passenger, 58-year-old Kim Wilson of Cedar Rapids, along […]
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Holds Ribbon Cutting On New Dormitory Building
May 19, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Officials with the Arnolds Park Amusement Park today (Friday) celebrated completion of a new dormitory building that will house their summer help and international students. CEO Jon Pausley tells KUOO news it was long overdue… Pausley says the dorm rooms pretty much have all the comforts of home… Pausley says the reactions from […]
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Spencer Officials Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony For North Y Project
May 19, 2023
(Spencer)– A groundbreaking ceremony was held today (Fri.) in Spencer for a major business development on the city’s north side. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says the project at the North Y represents the city’s commitment to future growth… Bomgaars says it’s one of the most significant projects in the city’s recent history… The city is issuing […]
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