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H-LP School Board Hires Interim Superintendent

May 3, 2022

(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School Board approved the hiring of an interim superintendent during a special meeting Monday evening. School Board President Doug Stahly tells KUOO news Les Douma of Orange City was hired following an interview with him in closed session… Stahly says Douma brings a lot to the table that will fit […]

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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to present Concerts this week

May 2, 2022

(Estherville)-There are several concerts on tap at Iowa Lakes this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will present several concerts this week on the Estherville campus. Instrumental Music Professor Carol Ayres says, the Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday evening. “The Spring Concert has all of our […]

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Two Will Vye For Republican Nomination For Dickinson Co. Supervisors District 2 Seat

May 2, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– Two people are vying for the Republican nomination for the district two seat on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors in the June 7th Primary Election. Barb Clayton today (Monday) officially announced her candidacy. She’ll be squaring off against fellow Republican Bill Leupold, who currently serves as the board’s chairman. District 2 includes […]

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Iowa Boat Registration Stickers From 2019 Have Expired

May 2, 2022

(Webster City)– Iowans who own boats are being warned that their state registration stickers on the hull may now be expired. Nate Carr, an Iowa D-N-R conservation officer, says those three-year stickers were only good through April 30th — so if you registered a boat in 2019, you could be cited. He recommends stopping by […]

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Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office To Be Closed This Wednesday (May 4th)

May 2, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public this Wednesday, May 4th. County Treasurer Kris Rowley says office employees will be attending Iowa Department of Transportation meetings. She says the closure will affect the property tax and motor vehicle office as well as the driver’s license station. Rowley says the […]

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O’Brien County Collision Results In Multiple Injuries

May 2, 2022

(Primghar)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Sunday near Sheldon. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Justin Van Grootheest of Sioux Center was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Northwest Boulevard and 40-year-old Evan Anema of Sioux Falls was driving a 2011 GMC Yukon westbound on 280th Street. Authorities say Anema […]

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Single Vehicle Crash Results In Minor Injuries & Citations

April 29, 2022

(Emmetsburg)– A single vehicle crash earlier this week in Palo Alto county resulted in minor injuries to a teenager. Authorities say the 17-year-old juvenile was driving a 2003 Ford Escape northbound in the 3800 block of 440th Avenue near Emmetsburg when she lost control of the vehicle while using a cell phone. The vehicle went […]

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Man Wanted On Federal Warrant Taken Into Custody

April 29, 2022

(Emmetsburg)– A man wanted on a federal warrant was taken into custody Thursday evening by authorities in Palo Alto county. The Sheriff’s Office says 42-year-old Eric Young of St. Ansgar, Iowa, was arrested at a residence west of Fenton. Authorities say Young was wanted on the warrant charging him with distribution of a controlled substance […]

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Youth In Philanthropy Announces 2022 Grant Recipients

April 29, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– The 2022 Youth In Philanthropy program of the Okoboji Foundation has concluded its run for another school year. The group raised $53,000 for this year, surpassing their goal of $41,000. The group awarded $3,000 to the Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing Center for sonar motors; $24,000 is going to the Lakes Area Hockey Association […]

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Iowa Lakes Students Earn Top Rankings At 2022 Iowa Skills USA Competition

April 29, 2022

(Emmetsburg, Iowa) Seven students attending Iowa Lakes Community College received top rankings at the 2022 Iowa SkillsUSA competition held in Ankeny, Iowa, on April 7 and 8. The annual Iowa SkillsUSA competition showcases the best-of-the-best in career and technical education students when they put their skills to the test and compete in more than 50 […]

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