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Testimony Continues In Allison Decker Trial
May 18, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Testimony resumed today (Wed.) in the trial of Allison Decker, accused in the December, 2020 murder of Angel Bastman at a residence in Lake Park. Among those testifying were Bastman’s sister, Sylvia Holland, who described in detail numerous items taken from the residence she shared with Angel, who stated the items turned up […]
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Early Voting Gets Underway Today (Wed. 5/18) For June 7th Primary
May 18, 2022
(Undated)– Today (Wednesday) is a key day in kicking off Iowa’s primary election process. County election offices are open for early in-person voting now through June 6th. Today is also the first day county auditors can start mailing absentee ballots to voters who requested them. Absentee ballots must be received by your county auditor by […]
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Fire Damages Apartment Building
May 18, 2022
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported Tuesday in a fire at an apartment building in Spencer. Firefighters were called to 120 West 6th Street around Noon and found smoke coming from the building. The fire was located in the basement and was quickly put out, but not before the structure sustained damage to some floor joists. […]
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Welfare Check Lands Woman In Jail On Drug Charges
May 18, 2022
(Rock Rapids)– A welfare check by a Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputy this past Sunday resulted in the arrest of an Ashton woman. Authorities say the deputy discovered an illegal substance after making contact with the woman, identified as 50-year-old Amanda McDonald of Ashton. McDonald was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance…methamphetamine; and […]
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Dickinson Supervisors Talk About Possible Pipeline Intervention With I-U-B
May 18, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– There was some discussion but no official action was taken at Tuesday’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting regarding the county possibly intervening with the Iowa Utility Board in the matter concerning carbon pipelines. A woman who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting, however, encouraged the county to intervene… Supervisor Tim Fairchild says in his […]
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park to open May 21
May 17, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-The season is about to get underway at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Arnolds Park Amusement Park will open for the season Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. CEO Jon Pausley says, the renovation of Lake Street is nearly complete. “The gates should be coming down this week and people will […]
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Bench Trial Underway For Suspect Charged In Lake Park Murder Case
May 17, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Opening arguments were held and testimony got underway today (Tues.) in the bench trial of Allison Decker, charged in the December 21st 2020 death of Angel Bastman at a residence in Lake Park. Decker is being tried on charges of 1st degree murder, theft in the 2nd degree and conspiracy to commit theft […]
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Spencer City Council Discusses Possible Adjustments To Wastewater & Solid Waste Fees
May 17, 2022
(Spencer)– Wastewater and solid waste fees may be on the way up in Spencer. The city council Monday evening approved the first reading of some proposed ordinances to that affect. Deputy City Manager Brian Weuve (weave) told the council the change in wastewater fees would include a revision in the rate structure, along with an […]
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Palo Alto County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest
May 17, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A traffic stop Friday evening in Palo Alto county resulted in the arrest of a Peterson woman. Authorities say 20-year-old Taylor Campbell was pulled over near Ruthven. An investigation resulted in Campbell being charged with operating while intoxicated…1st offense; possession of a controlled substance…marijuana…1st offense; possession of drug paraphernalia and insufficient number of headlights.
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Southern Minnesota Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
May 17, 2022
(Welcome, Mn.)– A two vehicle collision Monday at the intersection of Highway 4 and 180th Street near Trimont in Martin county sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 54-year-old Debra Philipp of Welcome was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 46-year-old Christopher Beaver of Jackson was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. […]
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