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Mason City Man Arrested On Palo Alto County Drug Charges
October 11, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A Mason City man wanted on drug charges in Palo Alto county has been taken into custody. Authorities say 41-year-old Jose Santos Najera was arrested October 3rd on two valid Palo Alto county warrants for 3rd offense possession of a controlled substance, a class “D” felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. […]
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Two Long Time City Officials In Orleans Stepping Down
October 11, 2022
(Orleans)– Some big changes are coming to city administration in Orleans. The City Council Monday evening approved the resignation of Don Hemphill has City Attorney effective this coming December 31st. Hemphill says he’s wanting to have more free time as he nears retirement. Longtime City Clerk Vrenae Daly announced she plans to resign sometime in […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Snow Removal Agreements
October 11, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tuesday) approved snow removal agreements with several cities that have already signed off on them. The agreements are with cities that share jurisdiction over county roads going through them. Assistant County Engineer Cole Budach said the new agreements are different from those in the past that […]
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Osceola County Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
October 11, 2022
(Allendorf)– A collision this past Friday near Allendorf injured an Ocheyedan woman. Authorities say 77-year-old Yvonne Bales of Ocheyedan was driving a 2007 westbound on Highway 9 and was entering a construction zone when she collided with a stopped semi that was waiting for a pilot vehicle. Boles was taken to the Sibley hospital. The […]
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“Fire Weather Watch” Issued For Portions Of NW Iowa
October 11, 2022
(Sioux Falls, S.D.)– The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has issued a “fire weather watch” for several northwest Iowa counties. It will be in effect from Wednesday (10/12) afternoon through Wednesday evening. Forecasters say a combination of wind, extremely dry conditions and very low humidity will create a very high fire danger. […]
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Orleans City Council Again Discusses Water Supply/Distribution Issues
October 11, 2022
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council Monday evening again discussed where to go from here regarding its water distribution system and where the water for that system will come from in the future. City Attorney Don Hemphill again outlined how the city got to this point… The council Monday evening directed a representative with an engineering […]
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SL School Board Hears Update On School Safety Plan & Firearms Training
October 11, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board Monday evening heard an update on the district’s safety policy and training. The board last month officially approved a policy allowing for up to 10 personnel to carry firearms, with none of those being teachers. Superintendent Dr. David Smith says 15 people are currently undergoing extensive firearms training… […]
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Area Shelters encourage adoption during National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October 10, 2022
(Spencer)-October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and The American Humane Society promote Adopt a Shelter Dog Month every October. Locally, Animal Advocate Jen Johnson-Ross with People for Pets says, area shelters are full of pets in need […]
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Clay Co. Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
October 10, 2022
(Spencer)– One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision this past Thursday in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Rebecca Worshek of Hull was driving a 2019 Dodge Durango southbound in the 3400 mile of 240th Avenue and that a 17-year-old juvenile female was driving a 2005 Nissan northbound. […]
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LRH To End Mask Requirement, At Least Temporarily, Effective This Wednesday, Oct. 13th
October 10, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Masks will no longer be required at Lakes Regional Healthcare effective this coming Wednesday, October 12th. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated guidance regarding masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He says that was one of the primary reasons for the change, […]
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