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New Elder Abuse Law In Iowa Takes Affect Friday (July 1st)

June 30, 2022

(Des Moines)– This Friday (7/1), Iowa’s new elder abuse law goes into effect. Those who pushed for its passage hope victims are aware of the added protections and will speak up about their situation. Supporters say the law covers a lot of gaps in state statute dealing with elder abuse. The changes include a new […]

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Milford Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Meth Charge

June 30, 2022

(Sioux City)– A Milford man has pled guilty to a federal meth charge. 46-year-old Justin Haubrich entered the plea Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. Haubrich admitted being involved in a conspiracy that distributed at least five pounds of methamphetamine supplied by sources in Denison and Council Bluffs. During a traffic stop in […]

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ILCC Announces New Executive Dean At Estherville Campus

June 30, 2022

(Estherville)– A new Executive Dean has been announced for the Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. Erin Latona will begin serving in that capacity July 18th, pending board approval. Latona most recently has been the Executive Dean of Student and Academic Services at Northwest Iowa Community College and was chosen for the job at […]

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SLYA Triple Play Project Gets Financial Boost

June 30, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– A major upgrade of the little league fields in Spirit Lake is getting a financial boost. Scott Trautman, an agent for State Farm Insurance in Spirit Lake, has contributed $10,000 toward the Spirit Lake Youth Athletics Association’s “Triple Play Project”. Trautman tells KUOO news the donation is through a grant program from State […]

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Wahpeton Residents Asked To Conserve On Water

June 29, 2022

(Wahpeton)– Wahpeton residents are being requested to conserve water when possible. City officials today (Wednesday) issued a “water watch”, citing a chapter in city code that allows such a designation. In a statement, the city says “all customers of the city water supply are encouraged to limit all non-essential uses of water between the hours […]

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City Officials In Spirit Lake Remind Residents It’s Illegal To Shoot Off Fireworks In City Limits

June 29, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– It may be legal to buy fireworks in Spirit Lake, but it is illegal to shoot them off in the city. That message from Police Chief Shane Brevik… Anyone caught shooting off fireworks on private property will be subject to a minimum fine of $250; on public property the minimum fine is $500. […]

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Woman Accused Of Ramming Her Vehicle Into Another One During Altercation

June 29, 2022

(Spencer)– A Dickens woman is accused of ramming her vehicle into another one during an altercation Tuesday. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to 209 3rd Street in Dickens early Tuesday afternoon after getting a report of a disturbance. Upon arriving they determined 38-year-old Jessie Lynn Vaquero-Mendez had intentionally rammed her 2012 […]

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Milford City Council Discusses Trail Routes

June 29, 2022

(Milford)– There was discussion at Monday’s Milford City Council regarding plans for a recreational trail south of that city that would connect with the trail in Clay county. Current plans call for the trail in Clay county to cross Highway 71 on the north edge of Fostoria. From there it would run along the east […]

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Expect Additional Patrols On The Roads Over Upcoming 4th Holiday

June 29, 2022

(Undated) — Iowa law enforcement officers are launching a special traffic enforcement program as we approach the holiday weekend. State Trooper Paul Gardner is a public resource officer based in Fort Dodge and says this Independence Day is expected to break travel records, so the roads will be very busy. They’ll specifically be targeting intoxicated […]

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Authorities Investigating Illegal Tire Dumping

June 29, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of illegal tire dumping. A post on the department’s Facebook page says the tires found near the Little Sioux River southwest of Milford. The post doesn’t say when the dumping is believed to have occurred. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the […]

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