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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charge

December 7, 2022

(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has been sentenced on a federal drug charge. 35-year-old Kenneth Block will serve eight years in federal prison. Block was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court after pleading guilty in July of this year to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Evidence presented at various court hearings showed that from February 2021 […]

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Bird Flu Ravaging NW Iowa

December 7, 2022

(Iowa City)– Thousands of turkeys will be destroyed in Iowa, according to the state Department of Agriculture. They say 100-thousand turkeys from Cherokee County and 40-thousand turkeys from Sac County are affected by bird flu outbreaks. More than 15-point-five million birds have died because of bird flu this year in Iowa.

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Testimony Gets Underway In Christian Goyne Yarns Case

December 7, 2022

(Storm Lake)– A jury has been seated and testimony is underway in the 1st degree murder trial of Christian Goyne Yarns. Yarns was charged with 1st degree murder in the shooting earlier this year of Shelby Woizeschke at the GrapeTree Medical Staffing parking lot in Milford. Woizeschke died of her injuries several days later at […]

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Cee Jay Van Der Wilt Sentenced In Emmet County Murder Case

December 7, 2022

(Estherville)– A man convicted of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the death of David McDowell of Estherville was sentenced today (Tues.) in Emmet County District Court. Cee Jay Van Der Wilt was sentenced to two years in prison with credit given for the nearly one year in jail he’s already served. Judge Duane Hoffmeyer […]

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Lueders Ridiculous Christmas Lights return for 15th year north of Lake Park

December 6, 2022

(Lake Park)-A big light show has returned for the holiday season. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Lueders Family of Lake Park is back for their 15th year with what they call their Ridiculous Christmas Lights. Roxie Lueders says, they’ve lost count of how many lights are in the display. “We added a bunch more […]

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The American Midwest Ballet and The Iowa Great Lakes Nutcracker to present The Nutcracker Ballet at The Sami Center December 9-10

December 6, 2022

(Spirit Lake)-The Nutcracker Ballet returns to the Sami Center this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The American Midwest Ballet and The Iowa Great Lakes Nutcracker will present The Nutcracker Ballet Friday and Saturday at The Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts. Organizer Dawn Fisher says, dozens of area dancers are involved. “We have […]

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Spirit Lake Chamber to present Santa’s Village December 10

December 6, 2022

(Spirit Lake)-Downtown Spirit Lake will be transformed into Santa’s Village on Saturday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce will present Santa’s Village on Saturday in downtown Spirit Lake. Director Regina Reed says, many businesses will be offering family activities and treats. “Most of the stuff gets started around 10 am […]

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Jackson & Alpha Fire Depts. Battle Garage/Shop Fire

December 6, 2022

(Jackson, Mn.)– There have been no reports of injuries in a garage/shop fire this (Tues.) morning northeast of Jackson. The Jackson and Alpha Fire Departments were called around 10:30 am to 82645 580th Avenue. Initial reports from the scene indicated the structure was completely engulfed when firefighters arrived. At least one other building nearby was […]

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Iowa Central, NW Iowa Community Colleges Awarded Career Academy Incentive Fund Grants

December 6, 2022

(Des Moines)– Iowa Central Community College and Northwest Iowa Community College have each been awarded $1 million grants from the Iowa Department of Education’s Career Academy Incentive Fund, which prepares high school students for success in college, post secondary training and the workforce. Iowa Central’s grant will be used to create a new regional center […]

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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Merger Of EMC & 911 Service Board

December 6, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning approved a merger of the county’s Emergency Management Commission and 911 Service Board. Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says a new state law makes the merger possible. He says it will help streamline operations of the two entities… Ehret says it will result in […]

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