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Cause Of A House Fire April 6th In Spencer Has Been Released
April 15, 2025
(Spencer)– The cause of a fire last week in Spencer that heavily damaged a house at 130 East 3rd Street has been determined to be accidental in nature. A press release from Spencer Fire-Rescue says it was the result of improperly discarded smoking materials. Firefighters responded to the residence a little after 10:30 pm April […]
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Heavy Damage Reported In Structure Fire
April 15, 2025
(Spencer)– The cause of a fire earlier today (Monday) that heavily damaged a building in Spencer is undetermined. Firefighters were called shortly before noon to 3601 4th Avenue West and found heavy smoke coming from the exterior upon arriving. Two attack lines were deployed and firefighters made entry to the building. They had to retreat […]
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On A Split Vote, Milford City Council Opts To Keep Hwy. 71 4 Lanes Through The City
April 15, 2025
(Milford)– Highway 71 through Milford is going to remain four lanes. A motion to adopt a resolution to convert the road from four lanes to three was defeated at Monday evening’s city council meeting. Council members Dave Worshek and Kyle Mohni voted in favor and council members Shane Hoffman, Doug Frederick and Chris Hinshaw voted […]
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Weekly Report Shows Corn, Soybean Planting Getting Underway
April 14, 2025
(Undated)– The weekly crops progress report from the USDA and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship shows corn and soybean planting is getting underway in parts of the state. The report says there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork last week. Most of that consisted of tillage, seeding oats, and applying anhydrous and dry […]
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Debate Over Wind Turbines Heating Up Again In Dickinson County
April 14, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The debate over whether or not more wind turbines should be built in Dickinson county is once again heating up. Invenergy has resurrected plans to construct 67 turbines, primarily in eastern Dickinson county, as part of its Red Rock Wind project. The Dickinson County Board of Adjustment had previously voted down a permit […]
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