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Traffic Stop Results In Arrest
December 16, 2022
(Sibley)– A Little Rock man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop Wednesday in Sibley. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Jose Vasquez of Little Rock was charged with operating while under the influence 2nd offense and driving with a suspended license. He was also cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability. […]
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Travel Throughout The Region Remains Challenging This (Friday) Morning
December 16, 2022
(Undated)– Some challenging travel conditions continue across the region this (Friday) morning. Roads, including many highways, continue to have stretches of ice, snow cover and compaction. In addition, a strong northwest wind continues to cause issues with blowing snow and ground drifting in open areas. Forecasters say the wind and snow showers should finally come […]
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Officials Are Highly Discouraging Travel Late This (Thurs.) Afternoon
December 15, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Travel across the region late this (Thurs.) is a real challenge, and officials are highly urging everyone to not travel unless it’s absolutely necessary. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says road conditions have been rapidly deteriorating throughout the afternoon… “Visibility is definitely being affected but more importantly the roadways have […]
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Slick Conditions Said To Be Contributing Factor In O’Brien County Crash
December 15, 2022
(Primghar)– One person escaped injury in a single vehicle crash Wednesday evening in O’Brien county. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Timothy Wilborn of Des Moines lost control of a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche while traveling northbound in the 3800 mile of Vine Avenue. Deputies say the road was completely ice covered and that Wilborn […]
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OTC, IGL Chamber Working To Resolve Some Differences
December 15, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A strained relationship in recent years between the Okoboji Tourism Committee and the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Jeff Thee brought the matter up during an annual update the board received from Okoboji Tourism. He said he […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Hears Concerns Over Proposed Changes To Transient Merchant/Peddler’s Ordinance
December 15, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening held a public hearing on proposed changes to an ordinance regulating transient merchants, peddler’s and solicitor’s ordinance. Among other things it would establish set times those types of businesses could operate. Councilman John Adams, Senior said it would address concerns from police regarding public safety… An […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Member Expresses Concern Over Tourism Funding Agreement
December 15, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– An Arnolds Park City Council member says he has concerns about language pertaining to funding in an agreement with the Okoboji Tourism Committee. Council member Matt Richter says he wants some language changed that he says prohibits the city from giving lodging tax revenue to the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce… […]
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Water Main Breaks Causing Issues In Two Lakes Area Communities
December 14, 2022
(Undated)– Water main breaks are causing issues this (Wed.) afternoon in two lakes area communities. In Wahpeton, residents in the area of Gull Point, Mills Park Circle the north end of Burr Oak Drive are being affected and have had water service disrupted. In West Okoboji, officials have issued a boil advisory until further notice […]
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Iowa Climatologist Says Tuesday’s Rain Was Beneficial In Relieving Drought
December 14, 2022
(Ames)– Tuesday’s rain was good news for Iowa’s drought conditions. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan said it will be helpful next year… Glisan says the rain will help attract more rain in the spring… Glisan says, however, most of Iowa is still in drought. A little more than 8 tenths of an inch of […]
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