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Northwest Financial Corp. Earns Top Workplace USA
March 2, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– Northwest Financial Corporation has been named a 2022 Top Workplaces USA. The award honors nationally recognized companies that put an emphasis on having people-centered cultures. It is based on feedback from employee surveys. Northwest Financial Corporation is family-owned with over $2.6 billion in assets, including two bank charters, Northwest Bank and First National […]
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Potential New Uses Being Explored For Soon To Be Vacant County-Owned Storage Buildings In Spirit Lake
March 2, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Some potential new uses are being explored for some county-owned storage facilities near the current secondary roads facility in Spirit Lake. That operation will soon be moving to a new location on the city’s east side, which will leave those buildings vacant. Bill Leupold, Chairman of the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors, says […]
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Special Election Held To Fill Vacancy On Ruthven City Council
March 2, 2022
(Ruthven)– A special election was held Tuesday to fill a vacant seat on the Ruthven City Council. The seat has been empty since the first of the year when councilman Dustin Johnson took over his elected position as Mayor. Two people filed for Johnson’s city council seat: Casey Pomeroy and Adam Kreutner. Unofficial results from […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association announces St. Patrick’s Day “Rock the Pavilion” Concert March 17
March 1, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-A St. Patty’s Day Dance is on tap at the Majestic Pavilion. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced a St. Patrick’s Day “Rock the Pavilion” Concert. Executive Director Clay Norris says the event will feature a popular regional act. “The Itty Bitty Boji Band is Bill […]
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No Injuries Reported In Structure Fire On North Side Of Spencer
March 1, 2022
(Spencer)– Fire has destroyed a building at Hurst Auto Salvage on the north side of Spencer. Firefighters were called to the scene around 12:30 this (Tues.) afternoon and found smoke billowing from the structure that reportedly contained some automobiles, petroleum products, empty welding tanks and other items. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were still on […]
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New Group Founded To Restore Abbie Gardner Cabin & Museum
March 1, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– A new organization has been formed with the goal of raising funds to restore the Abbie Gardner Cabin and Museum in Arnolds Park. Anita Bomgaars is President of the Friends of the Abbie Gardner Cabin. She and a group of friends and neighbors came up with the idea and have been in contact […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Hold Continued Hearing On Pipeline/Utility Ordinance
March 1, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A Des Moines attorney representing one of the carbon dioxide pipelines proposed to run through the area is taking issue with a proposed ordinance by the Dickinson County Board of supervisors that would place special requirements on pipelines and other utility companies looking to construct lines through drainage districts. James Pray, an attorney […]
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A Second Suspect Has Been Arrested In A 2020 Palo Alto Co. Homicide Case
March 1, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– An Emmetsburg man has been charged in a homicide case dating back to 2020 in Palo Alto county. 22-year-old Brice Colling was arrested Monday evening and charged with 1st degree murder in the July 22nd, 2020 death of Rollin Bontrager. A second suspect, Allan Schwidder of Emmetsburg had been previously arrested in the case. […]
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NW Iowa Man Found Guilty On Meth Charge
March 1, 2022
(Sioux City)– A northwest Iowa man has been convicted on a federal meth charge in a case with ties to Dickinson county. 35-year-old Carmelo Valdez Romero of Sioux City was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The verdict was returned this past Friday following about three hours of jury deliberations in U.S. District […]
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