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NW Iowa Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Meth Charge
September 14, 2022
(Sioux City)– A Cherokee man has pled guilty to a federal drug charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 36-year-old Dustin Coates was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, after having been previously convicted in 2013 of distribution of a controlled substance in district court in South Dakota. At a plea hearing Coates admitted to being […]
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Pocahontas Area School Board Hears Comments Regarding Superintendent
September 13, 2022
(Pocahontas)– More than a dozen members of the public spoke at Monday night’s Pocahontas Area School Board meeting regarding a petition that challenges the ongoing employment of district superintendent Joe Kramer. The board received the petition last month, which cites concerns over the amount of staff turnover, declining enrollment, alleged retaliation, spending issues, and a […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve New Flood Plain Ordinance; Discuss New Radio System
September 13, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) adopted a new flood plain ordinance and maps. The action followed a public hearing that drew no comment. David Kohlhaase, the county’s Zoning Coordinator, also serves as flood plain manager. He told the supervisors the new maps address a number of concerns previously expressed by […]
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No Injuries Reported In A Collision Of Two Semi’s
September 13, 2022
(Spencer)– Officials say it’s a wonder no one was seriously hurt Monday when two semi’s collided nearly head-on in the 1800 mile of Highway 18 in Clay county. Authorities say 29-year-old Keith Thompson of Hartley was driving a 2006 Peterbilt eastbound when he crossed the center line due to a mechanical issue. A second semi, […]
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Milford City Council Votes To Allocate Funds Toward Eurasian Watermilfoil Battle
September 13, 2022
(Milford)– Another governmental entity has voted to set aside funds in the battle against eurasian watermilfoil on the Iowa Great Lakes. The Milford City Council Monday evening voted unanimously in favor of a motion by councilman Andy Yungbluth… Bill Van Orsdel of the Iowa Great Lakes Association complimented the council on taking the action… There […]
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Spirit Lake School Board Re-visits Protection Of Students & Staff
September 13, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A policy technicality had the Spirit Lake School Board Monday evening re-visiting action it took during a special meeting in August pertaining to school safety. It allows the Superintendent to designate up to 10 staff members, none of them teachers, to carry guns. Among other things, those designated would be required to undergo […]
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Okoboji Water Tower Work Getting Underway
September 12, 2022
(Okoboji)– Some maintenance work is getting underway on the water tower in Okoboji. City officials say Okoboji residents may experience periods of low water pressure while the work is taking place. It’s expected to take two to four weeks, depending on the weather.
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Two Arrests
September 12, 2022
(Spencer)– A traffic stop Friday evening in Clay county landed two men in jail. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy conducted the stop in the 4700 mile of Highway 71, and that the deputy could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle as he approached. A search of the vehicle turned up marijuana and drug paraphernalia. […]
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Pocahontas School Board To Discuss Petition Calling For Superintendent’s Resignation
September 12, 2022
(Pocahontas)– The Pocahontas Area School Board will discuss a petition at their meeting this coming Monday, September 12th that is urging the board to fire the district’s superintendent. The petition has been signed by over 230 residents within the Pocahontas Area district. The school board received the petition in August, which is due to complaints […]
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