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Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Checks & Writing Them To Himself
April 21, 2022
(Orange City)– A northwest Iowa man was arrested Wednesday on charges connected with the alleged theft of some checks. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Austin Vink is accused of stealing checks from various locations while he was employed with a cleaning service. An investigation was initiated earlier this month when a bank reported […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center Family Nature Night to feature Earth Day Theme
April 20, 2022
(Okoboji)-Family Nature Night falls on Earth Day this month. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center’s Family Nature Night will feature an Earth Day theme on Friday evening. Environmental Education Coordinator Bryanna Kuhlman says, activities will depend on the weather. “If the weather is cooperating, we do plan to go outside and […]
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New ILCC President Outlines Some Of His Goals
April 20, 2022
(Estherville)– Scott Stokes says he’s excited and honored to become the next President at Iowa Lakes Community College. Stokes, who’s currently the Executive Dean at the Estherville campus, tells KUOO news he plans to build on that experience in his new role… Stokes says he’s proud of the history at Iowa Lakes Community College and […]
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Round-A-Bout Is Among Options Being Explored For Safety Improvements At North Y In Spencer
April 20, 2022
(Spencer)– Some major changes could be coming to a dangerous intersection on the north side of Spencer. Dakin Schultz, a district transportation planner with the Iowa Department of Transportation, says they’ve been in talks with city and county officials about several possible options for the north intersection of U.S. Highways 71 and 18, or the […]
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Some Wahpeton Residents Are Under A Boil Advisory
April 20, 2022
(Wahpeton)– A boil advisory is in effect for some residents of Wahpeton due to a water main issue. City officials say the affected area extends along Lakeside from Hill St to West Street; Hill Street to Oak Street; Oak Street from Hill Street to Kansas; All of Miller Street, and All of Bay West Street. […]
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Work Continues On Some Major Projects In Estherville
April 20, 2022
(Estherville)– Progress continues on a couple of major projects in Estherville. One of those includes the extension of infrastructure to a new industrial park on the city’s south side. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council earlier this week work is now underway in the area of South 19th Street and 9th Avenue South, […]
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Lack Of Bids Puts Planned Improvements To Tennis Court In Spencer On Hold
April 20, 2022
(Spencer)– A project to renovate a tennis court in Spencer has been put on hold. The city council this week voted to delay the project at the Fairview Tennis Court after no bids were received. An engineer on the project told the council the lack of bids is likely due to some unique specifications… It […]
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No Injuries Reported, But Single Vehicle Crash Results In Arrest Of Driver
April 20, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– No injuries were reported but the driver in a single vehicle crash Monday in Palo Alto county faces several charges. The Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Lee Wegener of Fenton was driving a 2018 Chevrolet pickup eastbound in the 5400 block of 380th Street when he lost control of the vehicle. It struck a guardrail […]
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Trinity Health to Acquire MercyOne
April 20, 2022
(Des Moines)– Michigan-based nonprofit Trinity Health has announced an agreement to acquire all MercyOne health care facilities in Iowa. MercyOne C-E-O Bob Brits says they reached a point with the infrastructure where they need to have one I-T system, one billing system, and one accounting system. MercyOne’s Iowa network includes 16 medical centers and 27 […]
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ILCC Trustees Announce New President
April 19, 2022
(Estherville)– The next President at Iowa Lakes Community College is coming from within. The college’s board of trustees announced late today (Tues.) Scott Stokes has been hired to the position. Stokes currently serves as Executive Dean at the Estherville campus. He begins his new role this coming July 1st. In a statement, Janice Lund, President […]
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