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Man Sentenced For Illegally Reentering The U.S. After Being Found In NW Iowa
April 17, 2025
(Sioux City)– A man who entered the United States illegally from Mexico was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison. 39-year-old Rafael Martinez De Escobar-Hernandez pled guilty December 9th of last year to one count of illegal re-entry. At the plea hearing, De Escobar-Hernandez admitted he had illegally entered the U.S from Guatemala after being […]
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Final Defendant In Armstrong Corruption Case Sentenced
April 17, 2025
(Armstrong)– A former City Clerk in Armstrong has been sentenced to three years of probation. Traci Lang had previously pled guilty to felonious misconduct in office and falsifying public records. Four other counts were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Lang must also pay more than $1,500 in fines and court costs. Lang was […]
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Dickinson Co. Conservation Board Holding Informational Program On Insects
April 16, 2025
(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Nature Center is hosting a fun, family-friendly insect-themed event on Saturday, April 26th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Maser Monarch Lodge. Dickinson County Conservation Board Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says they are excited to host the Iowa State University Insect Zoo… Heibult says there will be all sorts […]
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Iowa’s Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Goes Into Effect July 1st
April 16, 2025
(Undated)– A new law passed this year by the Iowa Legislature means that as of July first, drivers in Iowa may not touch their phones. Iowa State Patrol spokesman, Trooper Kevin Krull says April happens to be the perfect month to talk about a distracted driving law… Krull says you can still make and take […]
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Corn & Soybean Planting Kicking Into High Gear; Conditions Said To Be Ideal
April 16, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Corn and soybean planting is in high gear across the region. That word from Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield… Nesseth says there’s also good news for alfalfa fields. He says there earlier had been concern over some die off due to a lack of snow this past winter, but he […]
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Clay County Charitable Trust Annual Fundraiser Is May 3rd
April 16, 2025
(Spencer)– The Clay County Charitable Trust holds its fourth annual Farm to Fork FUNdraiser Saturday, May 3rd at the Clay County Regional Events Center. It begins with a social hour at 5:00 pm with a four-course dinner at 6:00, dessert at 7:00 and a live auction at 7:15 pm. Musical entertainment will be provided by […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Dept. Responds To Out Of Control Rubbish Fire
April 16, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A rubbish fire Tuesday in Spirit Lake got out of control and was reportedly threatening some structures. A press release from the Spirit Lake Fire Department says firefighters responded shortly after 1:30 pm to 912 20th Street. They were able to keep it from spreading and quickly doused the fire. Firefighters were on […]
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Area Food Pantries Experiencing More Challenges
April 15, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The demand at Dickinson county’s food pantries continues to grow, and no change in that trajectory is expected any time soon. Kim Wermersen represents the Board of Supervisors on the Dickinson County Hunger Coalition. He reported at today’s (Tues.) supervisor’s meeting they’re seeing some additional challenges as well… Wermersen adds the Dickinson county […]
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The Deadline For Submitting Walleye Weekend Grant Applications Is Quickly Approaching
April 15, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The clock is ticking to get those Walleye Weekend Grant applications turned in. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce urges all 501C-3 non-profit organizations who are interested to get those applications turned in soon… Applications can be found at okobojichamber.com or by emailing blain@okobojichamber.com. Grant awards will be […]
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