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Officials Say It’s Important To Reach Out To Elderly Residents During The Heat
August 2, 2022
(Spencer)– Heat and humidity have returned to the region today (Tues.) with a vengeance. A heat advisory is in effect until 8:00 this (Tues.) evening for heat index values that could reach between 100 and 104 degrees. John Conyn of Spencer Fire and Rescue says it’s important on days like today to check in with […]
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Spencer City Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading Of Proposed Ordinance Allowing Backyard Chickens
August 2, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would allow backyard chickens in the city. Property owners would be allowed to have up to four chickens on their property. Resident Nicole Harrington was among those speaking in favor of the proposed ordinance… Councilman Bill Orrison expressed concern […]
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Some NW Iowa Counties Approved For Emergency Haying & Grazing On CRP Land
August 2, 2022
(Des Moines)– 12 Iowa counties have been authorized for emergency haying or grazing use of Conservation Reserve Acres for the current fiscal year. The primary counties in our area that have been approved are Buena Vista, Clay, Ida, Palo Alto, Pocahontas and Sac. Six other counties have also received authorization but with some restrictions. Those […]
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Hearing On Spencer Trailer Court Lawsuit Set For Tuesday
August 1, 2022
(Spencer)– A hearing will be held Tuesday (Aug. 2nd) in Clay County District Court pertaining to a lawsuit the Spencer Trailer Court and its owner filed against the city of Spencer after power to the site was terminated. The city shut off the power, stating that the trailer court’s owner failed to meet a deadline […]
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Marilyn Maye to Perform at Pearson Lakes Art Center August 2 & 3
August 1, 2022
(Okoboji)-Marilyn Maye returns to the Pearson Lakes Art Center Tuesday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The incomparable Marilyn Maye returns to Okoboji for two performances at The Pearson Lakes Art Center.Ms. Maye continues her busy schedule, with performances slated this year from New York to San Francisco. Still, she says, she always loves returning […]
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Portion Of Estherville Cordoned Off Due To Natural Gas Leak
August 1, 2022
(Estherville)– Crews were called to the scene of a natural gas leak in Estherville earlier today (Monday). Emmet County Emergency Management says a contractor accidentally struck a natural gas line a little after 10:00 am this (Monday) morning in the area of 4th Avenue and North 8th Street. A perimeter around that was cordoned off […]
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ILCC Employees Receive Special Recognition
August 1, 2022
(Estherville)– Two employees of Iowa Lakes Community College received special recognition during the annual meeting of the Community Colleges of Iowa’s annual Trustee Conference. Corey Menning, Construction Technology Assistant Professor, received the Outstanding Faculty Award. Menning has worked at Iowa Lakes more than 15 years. He started his career at the college as a student […]
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Hot Weather Headed Our Way
August 1, 2022
(Undated)– Some hot, humid weather is headed our way. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region from Noon until 8:00 pm Tuesday. Forecasters say some of the hottest weather of the season will be possible with heat index values Tuesday afternoon of 100 to 105 degrees possible. The heat index […]
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LRH Rated 5-Star Hospital 3rd Year In A Row
August 1, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare has been rated a five-star hospital for the third year in a row by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ website. The CMS Care Compare program reports on quality measures for more than 4,000 hospitals nationwide. Roughly 13 percent of hospitals in the country achieve the five-star rating. It’s […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Two-Vehicle Collision
August 1, 2022
(Spencer)– Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Friday in Clay county. Authorities say 56-year-old Mathew Greene of Ruthven was driving a 2019 Jeep Wrangler southbound on 270th Avenue and 57-year-old Davind Ganzvoort of Spencer was driving a 2014 Peterbilt pulling a trailer westbound on 310th Street when the two collided in the intersection. […]
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