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2025 Boji Burger Battle Is Winding Down
February 27, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– A contest to see which establishment in the Iowa Great Lakes serves up the best burger is winding down. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says Friday (Feb. 28th) is the final day for the “Boji Burger Battle” that’s been going on this past month. She says this […]
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A Longtime Advisor At Spencer Hospital Is Stepping Down
February 27, 2025
(Spencer)– A longtime member of the Spencer Hospital Advisory Committee is stepping down. John Cotton’s resignation becomes effective today (Thurs.). Cotton’s involvement stems back to 1993 when he helped create the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation and soon joined the group’s board. In 2005 Cotton was appointed to the Spencer Hospital Board of Trustees where he […]
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Sanborn Savings Bank Robber Sentenced
February 27, 2025
(Sioux City)– A Chicago, Illinois man charged with robbing a northwest Iowa bank has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison. 40-year-old Del Evans, Jr. was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court after pleading guilty on September 4th, 2024 to bank robbery. Evans was charged in the January 22nd, 2024 robbery of […]
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Deadline For 2nd Half Property Taxes Is Approaching
February 27, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A friendly reminder from your local County Treasurer: second half property taxes in Iowa are about to come due. Dickinson County Treasurer Kris Rowley says you have through the end of March but you might want to get it taken care of now so you don’t forget… Rowley says they try to offer […]
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Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMS To Be Present Friday At Sibley-Ocheyedan Elementary
February 27, 2025
(Sibley)– Don’t be alarmed if you see law enforcement and first responder vehicles tomorrow (Fri.) morning at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Elementary School. School officials says law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel will be involved in the initiative, known as “high five Friday”.
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Man’s Body Found Near Hog Confinement Following A Fire
February 27, 2025
(George)– An investigation continues after a man was found dead outside of a hog confinement near George. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were a little before 6:00 pm this past Friday to the 3500 block of 210th street after getting a report of a fire in the confinement. Deputies with the Lyon County […]
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Investigation Lands Swea City Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
February 26, 2025
(Algona)– An investigation into a disturbance February 20th in Swea City has resulted in an arrest. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says the incident involved an intoxicated individual possibly in possession of a firearm. The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Michael Hammond of Swea City. Authorities say Hammond was uncooperative with them when they made […]
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Voting Now Underway In Corridor’s Big Idea Challenge
February 26, 2025
(Spencer)– Voting is underway for the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation’s Big IDEA entrepreneurial challenge. Trevor Smith, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Corridor, says the program allows entrepreneurs the opportunity to submit their dreams to start or expand their business, then encourage friends, family and customers to vote for them… While the […]
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