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8th Annual Sportsman’s Tiki Ride to be held August 6
August 4, 2022
A portion of Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake will be closed on Saturday morning as cyclists assemble for the Tiki Ride. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The 8th Annual Sportsman’s Tiki Ride will be held on Saturday.Organizer Dave Tryon says about 1,000 riders are expected for the event, which will start by Sportsman’s and The […]
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Car Vs. Pedestrian Accident Seriously Injures West Okoboji Man
August 4, 2022
(Okoboji)– A West Okoboji man was seriously injured today (Thurs.) after being struck by a vehicle in the Dickinson County Bike Trail crossing in the area of Stakeout Road and Exchange Street in Okoboji. Okoboji police say 73-year-old Ardyce Rowe of Spirit Lake was driving a 2020 Mazda westbound on Stakeout Road and James Ladegaard […]
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Estherville Firefighters Respond To Two Natural Gas Leaks In As Many Days
August 4, 2022
(Estherville)– The Estherville Fire Department has responded to two natural gas leaks in as many days that were caused by crews boring into lines while installing fiber optic cable. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says the first incident took place shortly after 10:00 am Monday at the corner of 4th Avenue North and North 8th Street. […]
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Back To School Shoppers In Iowa Will Catch A Break This Weekend
August 4, 2022
(Des Moines)– Back-to-school shoppers in Iowa will get a bit of a break when the annual tax-free weekend starts tomorrow (Aug. 5th). It begins Friday at 12:01 A-M and runs through Saturday evening at 11:59. Iowa Department of Revenue spokesman, John Fuller says there’s a list of what’s exempt from the state sales tax on […]
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A Reminder To Pay Extra Attention To Pets During Hot Weather
August 4, 2022
(Spencer)– More heat and humidity is in the forecast and with that comes a reminder to take some extra precautions with pets. Jen Johnson Ross is an animal advocate with People For Pets… She offers this advice if you’re going to have your pet with you in your vehicle… Animals, like humans, are susceptible, even […]
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Little Swan Lake/Christopherson Slough Restoration Now Complete
August 4, 2022
(Superior)– It’s taken a number of years, but restoration of the Little Swan Lake/Christopherson Slough Wetland complex north of Superior is pretty much completed now. Chris LaRue, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news the 371-acre Little Swan Lake is now experiencing its best water quality in more than a […]
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Eurasian Watermilfoil Found On Lost Island Lake
August 4, 2022
(Ruthven)– Eurasian watermilfoil has been found on Lost Island Lake near Ruthven. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news it was recently discovered on the west and southwest sides of the lake. Hawkins says herbicides are quite effective in killing the invasive aquatic plant in smaller bodies […]
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Car Vs. Moped Collision Claims Life Of 15-Year-Old (Update From Earlier)
August 3, 2022
(Sheldon)– Authorities say a 15-year-old boy who was seriously injured in an accident earlier today (Wednesday) near Sheldon has now died of his injuries. The Iowa State Patrol says 71-year-old Bonnie Allison of Spencer was driving a 2016 Hyundai Elantra westbound on 280th Street. Troopers say a Honda moped, driven by a 15-year-old male who’s […]
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Estherville Sweet Corn Days are August 4-7
August 3, 2022
(Estherville)-Estherville Sweet Corn Days are about to get underway. KUOO’s Becky Thoreosn has details: The Estherville Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Sweet Corn Days August 4-7, with the Opening Ceremony and Burning of the Cobs Thursday evening at Library Square.Executive Director Lexie Ruter says Friday is Family Day. “Friday has grown into a […]
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