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Officials Warn Of New Type Of Scam
November 18, 2022
(Des Moines)– Officials say we need to be wary of a new type of scam that’s making the rounds. The Iowa Credit Union League says it’s called “smishing”. They say scammers are sending texts claiming to be from a financial institution in an attempt to obtain account numbers and other personal information. League officials say […]
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O’Brien County Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
November 18, 2022
(Primghar)– A single vehicle crash a little after 7:00 am Monday in O’Brien county sent one person to the hospital. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Tyson Cook of Hartley was driving a 1995 Chevrolet pickup southbound in the 4100 mile of Vine Avenue, north of Sutherland. Deputies say Cook lost control of the […]
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No Injuries Reported In Clay County Crash That Totals Vehicle
November 17, 2022
(Spencer)– A Storm Lake resident escaped injury early Wednesday in a crash in Clay county that totaled a vehicle. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Josie Henrichs was driving a 1999 Dodge Dakota northbound in the 5000 mile of Highway 71. Deputies say the vehicle lost traction, spun, and went into the west ditch […]
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Northwest Iowa Concert and Jazz Bands to present Holiday Show November 21 in Estherville
November 17, 2022
(Estherville)-The Northwest Iowa Concert and Jazz Bands will perform Monday evening in Estherville. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Northwest Concert and Jazz Bands will present their holiday show Monday evening at the VFW in Estherville.Concert Band Director Rich Nicklay says, the groups are comprised of musicians from a dozen counties in the area. “We […]
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Execution Of Search Warrant Results In Drug Charges Against Spencer Man
November 17, 2022
(Spencer)– The execution of a search warrant Wednesday evening on an apartment in Spencer resulted in the arrest of a man on drug charges. The Spencer Police Department says officers executed the warrant around 9:00 pm at 1012 Grand Avenue Apartment B. 23-year-old Jade Schleisman was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent […]
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Holiday in The Ville is November 17 in Downtown Estherville
November 17, 2022
It’s a holiday extravaganza in Estherville tonight. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: (Estherville)-The Estherville Chamber will host Holiday in The Ville Thursday evening. Executive Director Lexie Ruter says, the event combines the popular Chocolate Walk and Parade of Lights. “We’re really excited to have combined our two events into one really big holiday extravaganza. We […]
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Spirit Lake Police Chief Issues Formal Response To Proposed School Safety Plan
November 17, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Spirit Lake Police Chief Shane Brevik has issued a formal response to the Spirit Lake School District’s safety plan. In an email, the Chief says his “professional judgment is that arming staff members is an unworkable solution” and that it could have the potential to “provide a false sense of security for students, […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Presents 2022 Business Recognition Awards
November 17, 2022
(Spencer)– A number of area individuals and businesses were recognized Wednesday during the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation’s annual Business Recognition event in Spencer. Teresa Beck of Beck Engineering in Spirit Lake was named Young Professional of the Year; Inder Singh of Brew Oil, LLC of Storm Lake is this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year […]
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Orleans City Council Continues To Consider Possible Water Options
November 16, 2022
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council is continuing to research options when it comes to the city’s water supply. As we reported previously, the city currently gets its water from the city of Spirit Lake, but new regulations from the DNR require the city to have its own water Superintendent to oversee the distribution, along with […]
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