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Man Sentenced For Illegally Reentering The U.S. After Being Found In NW Iowa

April 17, 2025

(Sioux City)– A man who entered the United States illegally from Mexico was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison. 39-year-old Rafael Martinez De Escobar-Hernandez pled guilty December 9th of last year to one count of illegal re-entry. At the plea hearing, De Escobar-Hernandez admitted he had illegally entered the U.S from Guatemala after being […]

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Final Defendant In Armstrong Corruption Case Sentenced

April 17, 2025

(Armstrong)– A former City Clerk in Armstrong has been sentenced to three years of probation. Traci Lang had previously pled guilty to felonious misconduct in office and falsifying public records. Four other counts were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Lang must also pay more than $1,500 in fines and court costs. Lang was […]

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Dickinson Co. Conservation Board Holding Informational Program On Insects

April 16, 2025

(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Nature Center is hosting a fun, family-friendly insect-themed event on Saturday, April 26th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Maser Monarch Lodge. Dickinson County Conservation Board Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says they are excited to host the Iowa State University Insect Zoo… Heibult says there will be all sorts […]

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Iowa’s Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Goes Into Effect July 1st

April 16, 2025

(Undated)– A new law passed this year by the Iowa Legislature means that as of July first, drivers in Iowa may not touch their phones. Iowa State Patrol spokesman, Trooper Kevin Krull says April happens to be the perfect month to talk about a distracted driving law… Krull says you can still make and take […]

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Corn & Soybean Planting Kicking Into High Gear; Conditions Said To Be Ideal

April 16, 2025

(Lakefield, Mn.)– Corn and soybean planting is in high gear across the region. That word from Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield… Nesseth says there’s also good news for alfalfa fields. He says there earlier had been concern over some die off due to a lack of snow this past winter, but he […]

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