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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Snow Removal Agreements

October 11, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tuesday) approved snow removal agreements with several cities that have already signed off on them. The agreements are with cities that share jurisdiction over county roads going through them. Assistant County Engineer Cole Budach said the new agreements are different from those in the past that […]

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Osceola County Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital

October 11, 2022

(Allendorf)– A collision this past Friday near Allendorf injured an Ocheyedan woman. Authorities say 77-year-old Yvonne Bales of Ocheyedan was driving a 2007 westbound on Highway 9 and was entering a construction zone when she collided with a stopped semi that was waiting for a pilot vehicle. Boles was taken to the Sibley hospital. The […]

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“Fire Weather Watch” Issued For Portions Of NW Iowa

October 11, 2022

(Sioux Falls, S.D.)– The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has issued a “fire weather watch” for several northwest Iowa counties. It will be in effect from Wednesday (10/12) afternoon through Wednesday evening. Forecasters say a combination of wind, extremely dry conditions and very low humidity will create a very high fire danger. […]

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Orleans City Council Again Discusses Water Supply/Distribution Issues

October 11, 2022

(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council Monday evening again discussed where to go from here regarding its water distribution system and where the water for that system will come from in the future. City Attorney Don Hemphill again outlined how the city got to this point… The council Monday evening directed a representative with an engineering […]

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SL School Board Hears Update On School Safety Plan & Firearms Training

October 11, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board Monday evening heard an update on the district’s safety policy and training. The board last month officially approved a policy allowing for up to 10 personnel to carry firearms, with none of those being teachers. Superintendent Dr. David Smith says 15 people are currently undergoing extensive firearms training… […]

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Area Shelters encourage adoption during National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October 10, 2022

(Spencer)-October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and The American Humane Society promote Adopt a Shelter Dog Month every October. Locally, Animal Advocate Jen Johnson-Ross with People for Pets says, area shelters are full of pets in need […]

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Clay Co. Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital

October 10, 2022

(Spencer)– One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision this past Thursday in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Rebecca Worshek of Hull was driving a 2019 Dodge Durango southbound in the 3400 mile of 240th Avenue and that a 17-year-old juvenile female was driving a 2005 Nissan northbound. […]

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LRH To End Mask Requirement, At Least Temporarily, Effective This Wednesday, Oct. 13th

October 10, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– Masks will no longer be required at Lakes Regional Healthcare effective this coming Wednesday, October 12th. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated guidance regarding masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He says that was one of the primary reasons for the change, […]

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The Force Marching Band Finishes With Top Honors In Two Competitions This Past Saturday

October 10, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Force Marching Band from Spirit Lake High School had two outstanding performances on Saturday, October 8th. The Force first traveled to Sheldon where they earned a Division I Superior Rating at the IHSMA State Marching Band Festival. That evening, at the Dutchmen Field Championship in Orange City, The Force earned 1st Place […]

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Possible Injuries Reported In Collision Of Two Semis

October 10, 2022

(Primghar)– Possible injuries were reported in a collision of two semi’s Friday on a gravel road in O’Brien county. The Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Joseph Caven of Spencer and 66-year-old Keith Kruse of Everly were both driving International semi tractor-trailers southbound in the 3900 mile of Yellow Avenue. Deputies say Caven was attempting to make […]

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