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Dickinson Supervisors Approve “Operation Green Light” Proclamation
October 4, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A symbolic event next month will honor and thank veterans for their service. The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a proclamation for “Operation Green Light”. Spring Terrill of the Dickinson County Veterans Affairs Office says the special event will be held the week of November 7th through the 13th. She […]
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Fire Prevention Month Tip: Now Is The Time To Have Your Furnace Checked Over
October 4, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– With next week being fire prevention week and with much colder temperatures in the forecast comes another important reminder: make sure your furnace is ready to go for the upcoming season. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says it’s always a good idea to do that now rather than risk having a problem […]
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List Of Counties Under Burn Bans Continues To Grow
October 4, 2022
(Sibley)– The list of counties under burn bans continues to grow as drought conditions persist. Osceola and Kossuth counties are the most recent counties in our area to be placed under the designation. Covered grills and attended fire pits are still allowed however any other fires are prohibited. Burn bans are also in effect for […]
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FDA Issues Cheese Recall
October 4, 2022
(Washington, DC) – The Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall of some cheese products produced by Old Europe Cheese, Incorporated. The recall is for the company’s Brie and Camembert cheeses that have “best by” dates through December 14th. The F-D-A says the cheeses may have been contaminated with listeria, which can be […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Revised Level B Road Map
October 4, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a revised Level B road map for the county. Level B, or minimum maintenance roads, do not have snow removed from them. The revision approved today (Tues.) adds a little more than 9 miles of roads to that designation. County Engineer Dan Eckert says […]
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Some NW Iowa Communities May Be Forced To Look At Mandatory Water Restrictions
October 4, 2022
(Sheldon)– As dry conditions persist, particularly in northwest Iowa, many city water systems have asked customers to voluntarily conserve water. Todd Uhl (YOOL), the public works director in Sheldon, says they aren’t hitting the panic button yet, but water levels are declining in the shallow wells that provide the community’s high-quality water. Uhl says if […]
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Traffic Accident Seriously Injures Child
October 4, 2022
(George)– A child was seriously injured this past Friday after being struck by a vehicle in George. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says 85-year-old Norwood Geerdes of George was driving a 2006 International pulling a grain trailer when a young child ran into the street. Geerdes couldn’t stop in time and collided with the child. […]
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Estherville City Council Approves Revisions To Urban Revitalization & Facade Grant Programs
October 3, 2022
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved revisions to a couple of programs intended to help spruce up the city. One of those pertains to the city’s urban revitalization area. The council approved the revision following a public hearing. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the most significant change pertains to residential projects… The council also […]
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Local Elections Officials Issue Reminder Regarding Absentee Ballot Requests
October 3, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– With the November election weeks away comes a reminder from local election officials. You can now make requests for absentee ballots. Jordan Moyer oversees elections at the Dickinson County Auditor’s Office. She says there’s been some confusion from some people who have received duplicate ballot request forms in the mail… Moyer says there […]
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Public Health Officials Again Remind Us Now Is A Good Time To Get A Flu Shot
October 3, 2022
(Spencer)– Another reminder that flu season is just around the corner. Collette Rossiter of Clay County Public Health has another reminder about the importance of protecting yourself. She says this likely will be a bad flu season based on information from the southern hemisphere where the flu season is winding down… Rossiter says now is […]
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