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Arnolds Park City Council Refers Zoning Matter Back To P & Z
March 10, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening tabled action on a proposal to establish a new R-4 zoning district in an area just north of the Gardner Cabin. City official Ron Walker told the crowd the primary intent is to make it easier for the owners of small homes in that area to […]
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Okoboji Job Fair to be held April 8 at Roof Garden and Majestic Pavilion
March 9, 2022
(Milford)-There’s still time for Businesses to sign up for the Okoboji Job Fair. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Okoboji High School will hold their annual Job Fair on April 8. Principal Brian Downing says it’s a way for area students to find summer jobs. “Friday, April 8th, we’re going to have our 6th Annual Okoboji […]
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Fire Results In Evacuation Of A Spencer Assisted Living Facility
March 9, 2022
(Spencer)– A fire Tuesday morning resulted in the evacuation of an assisted living facility in Spencer. Firefighters responded to Cobble Creek Assisted Living shortly after 10:00 am. Flames could be seen coming from some siding and a deck. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Residents of the facility were temporarily housed […]
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Milford Man Arrested On Drug Charges
March 9, 2022
(Rock Rapids)– A Milford man has been arrested on drug charges in Lyon county. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says 55-year-old Thomas Dotson was arrested Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, possession of a controlled substance…marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked […]
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Okoboji Council Hears Plans For Mixed Use Apartment & Business Complex
March 9, 2022
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening heard plans from developer Marc Steffes for a 26-unit mixed use apartment and business complex being proposed for some land just north of McDonalds. Steffes said he plans to apply for an Iowa Workforce Development Grant to help fund the 7 million dollar project. Steffes said local support […]
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Okoboji Council Approves Hwy 71 Agreement
March 9, 2022
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening approved a pre-construction agreement for the Highway 71 re-surfacing project. City Administrator Michael Meyers says some beautification with some pavers and sod is also a major part of the project from north of the bridge to Stakeout Road… Shane Tymkowicz, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of […]
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Spirit Lake High School Music Department seeks Volunteers for IHSMA Contest March 26
March 8, 2022
(Spirit Lake)-The Spirit Lake Music Department is seeking volunteers for an upcoming event. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake High School Music Department will be hosting the Iowa High School Music Association’s Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 26. Band Director Tyler Pedersen says hundreds of students will be participating. “The Solo/Ensemble Contest […]
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Investigation Into Suspicious Activity At An Emmet County Farmstead Leads To Two Arrests
March 8, 2022
(Estherville)– An investigation into suspicious activity at a farmstead in rural Emmet county has resulted in two arrests. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the scene northeast of Armstrong a little after 8:00 am March 3rd after getting a report of a person in a farm yard and the owner was out of town. […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Discuss Hiring A Drainage Attorney
March 8, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Supervisors today (Tues.) authorized Assistant County Attorney Steve Goodlow to draw up a letter of engagement with drainage attorney Jim Hudson of Pocahontas. Goodlow said it makes sense for the county to retain those services siting some things that could be coming up… Hudson, who was at today’s (Tues.) meeting, said […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Bump Up Plans To Pave A Couple Of Roads Southwest Of Milford
March 8, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A couple of gravel roads southwest of Milford will be paved in the near future as a result of action today (Tues.) by the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors. It followed a public hearing pertaining to 213th Avenue and 230th Street. County Engineer Dan Eckert estimated the cost at roughly $1.25 million… A […]
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