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Clay County Fairgoers Will Notice Change In Gate Accesses This Year
August 27, 2022
(Spencer)– If you’ve attended the Clay County Fair in the past and purchased your ticket while walking through gate “C”, General Manager Jeremy Parsons says that particular gate is now off limits for pedestrians… Parsons says there have been several incidents in past years in which vehicles have nearly collided with pedestrians at gate C. […]
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Authorities Warn Of A New Social Media Scam
August 26, 2022
(Orange City)– Authorities are issuing a warning about a new scam that’s showing up on a social media app. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says scammers using Snapchat request to follow others using a fake account and make attempts to gain inappropriate photos. Once the scammer receives the photos, they demand the user send them […]
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Man Arrested On Theft Charge
August 26, 2022
(Spencer)– A man wanted on a theft charge has been taken into custody by authorities in Clay county. The Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Todd Brown was arrested late Thursday afternoon on an active warrant charging him with 5th degree theft. Brown was booked into the Clay county jail without bond.
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Dickinson County Woman Inducted Into 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall Of Fame
August 26, 2022
(Des Moines)– A Dickinson county woman was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in a ceremony held on the closing day of the Iowa State Fair. Mary Weaver is among 133 inductees this year honored for outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Weaver was recognized for her years of service with the Milford […]
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Round Lake Winery to host 7th Grape Stomp August 27
August 25, 2022
(Round Lake, MN)- It’s Grape Stomp at Round Lake Winery on Saturday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Round Lake Vineyards and Winery will hold their 7th Grape Stomp Festival on Saturday.Owner Scott Ellenbecker says there are a few new things this year. “Things we do for the event, we stomp on grapes, and we have […]
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Expect To See Additional Law Enforcement On The Roads Now Through Labor Day
August 25, 2022
(Storm Lake)– Extra law enforcement officers are patrolling Iowa’s roadways through the Labor Day holiday to help keep impaired drivers off the roads. A “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is being put on by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau now through Labor Day, Monday, September 5th. […]
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Spirit Lake Police Chief Issues Statement On School Board Decision To Arm Some Staff Members
August 25, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– We’re getting more reaction to a decision by the Spirit Lake School Board to arm some staff members. In a written statement released this (Thursday) morning, Spirit Lake Police Chief Shane Brevik says “The school district has the authority under Iowa law to authorize certain persons to possess firearms on school property and […]
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Special Audit Turns Up Questionable Spending In Emmetsburg Comm. Schools Student Activity Football Account
August 25, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A special investigation by the State Auditor’s Office into the Emmetsburg Community School District’s Student Activity Football Account has turned up more than $16,000 in improper disbursements. The report says it includes clothing purchases that should have been reimbursed to the district. The audit also identified $703 in unsupported disbursements with no supporting documentation. […]
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Comments On SL School Board Decision To Arm Up To 10 Personnel
August 25, 2022
(Spencer)– A member of northwest Iowa’s Congressional delegation today (Wed.) commented on action taken earlier this week by the Spirit Lake School Board to arm some of the district’s employees. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley told news partner KTIV he supports the action, saying such decisions are best made on the local level… Grassley made his […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center to host Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival September 2
August 24, 2022
(Okoboji)-The Dickinson County Conservation Board will hold their biggest event of the year with The Bee & Butterfly Festival next week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center will host Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival on September 2.Community Relations Coordinator Jackie Jerge says, the festival will feature fun activities for all ages. […]
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