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Spirit Lake City Council Approves Re-Zoning Request
October 26, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening voted unanimously to rezone land where the Homestead Cooperative is located, just off Highway 71 south. The action was based on a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, reverting it from Highway Commercial to R-3, which is a multi-family residential classification. City Attorney/Administrator Gregg […]
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Judge Hears Additional Testimony In Allison Decker Case As Part Of Defense Motion Seeking A New Trial
October 26, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Judge Shane Mayer this (Wed.) morning heard testimony from some additional witnesses as part of a defense motion seeking a new trial for Allison Decker. Decker was convicted of 1st degree murder in the death of Angel Bastman of Lake Park following a bench trial this past spring. Among those testifying was Broderick […]
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Jury Seated In Emmet County Murder Trial
October 26, 2022
(Estherville)– A jury has been seated in the 1st degree murder trial of CeJay Van Der Wilt, one of two people charged in the October, 2021 death of David McDowell of Estherville, who’s body was found along a rural Emmet county road. In opening statements, prosecuting attorney Maureen Hughes of the State Attorney General’s Office […]
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Safety Enhancements Planned For Busy Intersection In Spirit Lake
October 26, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Some major changes are in the works for a busy intersection in Spirit Lake. The city council Tuesday evening authorized city staff to proceed with some safety enhancements at the intersection of 36th Street and Hill Avenue on the city’s south side. City Attorney/Administrator Gregg Owens says it will address some safety concerns […]
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Allison Decker Due Back In Court
October 26, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The woman convicted in a Lake Park homicide case is scheduled to make another court appearance Wednesday (Oct. 26th). A judge in May found Allison Decker guilty of 1st degree murder in the death of Angel Bastman of Lake Park following a bench trial. Decker’s attorney is seeking a new trial claiming evidence […]
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Pearson Lakes Art Center to present Iowa Roots Round October 27
October 25, 2022
(Okoboji)-The Iowa Roots Round Tour will roll into the Iowa Great Lakes Thursday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Pearson Lakes Art Center will present the Iowa Roots Round tour on Thursday evening.Lauded as Iowa’s Renaissance Man, Chad Elliott says, the format allows the songwriters to share their stories and their songs. “You know, a […]
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Expert: Don’t Let A Bat In The House Drive You Batty
October 25, 2022
(Undated)– It’s getting to be that time of year when outdoor critters are looking for a warmer place to spend the winter. That includes bats. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist Stephanie Shepherd says bats often get a bad rap, but that shouldn’t really be the case… She says bats are a bit picky […]
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Informational Meeting Later This Week To Focus On Conservation In Dickinson County
October 25, 2022
(Okoboji)– What’s going on locally with conservation will be the topic of an informational meeting coming up later this week at the Maser Monarch Lodge on the campus of the Dickinson County Nature Center. Amy Benge of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach says it will begin at 6:30 pm this Thursday evening, October 27th […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Lands Truman, Mn. Man In Jail
October 25, 2022
(Armstrong)– A recent traffic stop in Armstrong resulted in the arrest of a Truman, Minnesota man. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy on patrol October 13th pulled over a vehicle for an alleged equipment violation. Upon investigating it was discovered the driver, 27-year-old Oscar Ochoa, didn’t have a valid driver’s license and had […]
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