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Execution Of Search Warrant Results In Two Arrests
March 22, 2022
(Rock Rapids)– Two people from George were arrested on multiple charges Monday following the execution of a search warrant. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Michael Stofferan was charged with dominion/control of a firearm by a prohibited person; assault while participating in a felony; aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon; harassment in the 1st […]
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Accident Involving A School Bus Results In Injuries
March 22, 2022
(Ireton)– Minor injuries were reported in a crash late Monday afternoon involving a school bus in Sioux county. Authorities say 74-year-old Robert Van Gelder of Alton was driving a 2016 school bus owned by Unity Christian High School westbound on a county road and a 16-year-old was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger eastbound. Deputies say […]
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Estherville City Council Hears Updates From D.O.T On Highway 9 & 4 Projects
March 22, 2022
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening received an update on improvements planned for Highway 9 on the city’s west side and Highway four both north and south of Highway 9. Dakin Schultz of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office told the council both projects were bumped up in the timeframe thanks to […]
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Spencer Area Activity Center May Be About To Close
March 22, 2022
(Spencer)– The days could be numbered for the Spencer Area Activity Center. Scott Tenkley, President of the center’s board of directors, told the city council Monday evening increasing costs and a decrease in attendance that was compounded in recent years by covid have forced them to make some difficult decisions. He says utility costs alone […]
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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Clay & O’Brien Counties
March 21, 2022
(Des Moines)– Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in two more northwest Iowa counties. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach says the invasive pest was found in samples collected from ash trees in Spencer in Clay county and near Paullina, in O’Brien county. Officials with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the […]
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ELC Job Fair to be held March 23 in Estherville
March 21, 2022
A job fair is on tap Wednesday in Estherville. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: (Estherville)-Fillenwarth Beach is presenting the 1st Annual Job Fair at Estherville Lincoln Central High School on March 23. Spokesperson Rachel Fandel says the event will be open to students as well as the general public. “There will be several businesses that […]
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Blood Drives Planned For Spirit Lake & Milford
March 21, 2022
(Des Moines)– LifeServe Blood Center will be holding a couple of blood drives in the area in the coming weeks. One is scheduled for Monday, March 28th from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Dickinson County Community Building at the fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. The other is set for Friday, April 1st from 9:30 […]
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Time Once Again To Brush Up On Severe Weather Awareness
March 21, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– This week marks the observance of severe weather awareness week in the state of Iowa. Mike Ehret, Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator, says the emphasis this year is to make sure you have more than just one source of getting watches and warnings… Ehret says having a weather radio is also important… And […]
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