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The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association’s Rock-o-Ween to feature Vinyl Nights and The Surf Zombies October 29 at The Roof Garden Ballroom
October 27, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-There’s a big Halloween Bash on tap at The Roof Garden Saturday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present Rock-o-Ween Saturday evening at The Roof Garden Ballroom.Executive Director Clay Norris says the event will feature two bands. “We wanted to have a big costume party. You […]
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Good Neighbor Fund Is In The Midst Of Its Annual Fundraising Campaign
October 27, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Good Neighbor Fund of the Okoboji and Spirit Lake Territory is in the midst of its annual fundraising campaign. Committee Chairman Luke Donnenwerth says their goal again this year is to raise at least $87,500… Donnenwerth adds fliers were recently mailed to residents… Donnewerth says you can specify your donation go to […]
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Excellent Progress Being Made On Legend Roller Coaster
October 27, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– Crews re-building a section of the Legend Roller Coaster at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park continue to make good progress thanks to the favorable weather. Arnolds Park CEO Jon Pausley says a lot has been accomplished in recent weeks… Pausley says most of the lift hill is actually constructed already and just needs […]
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Spencer Man Arrested Following Short Pursuit On A Bicycle
October 27, 2022
(Spencer)– A Spencer man wanted on a warrant was taken into custody Wednesday evening after leading officers on a short pursuit on his bicycle. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Thaddeus Currans was eventually apprehended in the 10 block of West 3rd Street in Spencer and was served with the warrant. A subsequent search […]
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Shoreline Work About To Get Underway On Ingham Lake
October 27, 2022
(Wallingford)– A project to improve the shoreline along the north side of Ingham Lake in Emmet county is about to get underway. Rob Patterson, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news the work will be taking place along a quarter mile section where wind and wave action have caused some […]
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Testimony Continues In Emmet County Murder Case
October 27, 2022
(Estherville)– The 1st degree murder trial for 19-year-old CeJay Van Der Wilt continues in Emmet county. Van Der Wilt is one of two men charged in the October 2021 death of David McDowell of Estherville. Most of Wednesday’s testimony was centered around events the evening of October 1st, 2021, when McDowell was picked up and […]
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NW Iowa Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To Shoot Hospital Staff Members
October 27, 2022
(Orange City)– A northwest Iowa man is in jail after allegedly threatening to shoot hospital staff members. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 60-year-old Ryan Betcke of Granville was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. Betcke is accused of calling Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls allegedly threatening to shoot employees with an AK47 rifle. Due to […]
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ILCC Construction Technology Program Receives Over $13,000 In Tools
October 26, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– The Construction Technology program at Iowa Lakes Community College has been selected as the winner of the “One in a Million Tool Giveaway” held by Kyle Stumpenhorst, owner of Rural Renovators Buildings in Franklin Grove, Illinois. It was through a contest Stumpenhorst held on his YouTube channel. The tools are worth $13,000. Those interested […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Approves Re-Zoning Request
October 26, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening voted unanimously to rezone land where the Homestead Cooperative is located, just off Highway 71 south. The action was based on a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, reverting it from Highway Commercial to R-3, which is a multi-family residential classification. City Attorney/Administrator Gregg […]
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