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Estherville Chamber to hold 73rd Annual Flight Breakfast on the 4th of July at the Estherville Airport

July 1, 2022

(Estherville)-The Annual Flight Breakfast will be held in Estherville on Monday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 73rd Annual Flight Breakfast on the 4th of July. Executive Director Lexie Ruter says the event features flights for purchase as well as free family activities. “You can get flights […]

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Experts urge Pet Owners to take precautions with Pets during 4th of July Fireworks

June 30, 2022

(Okoboji)-Animal experts are urging Pet Owners to take extra care with Pets during the holiday weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: With the extended holiday weekend, Pet Experts are urging owners to take precautions during the fireworks. Hailey Dirks, Shelter Director with The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa says, it’s important to have identification on […]

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Spencer Officials Put Out Final Call For Fireworks Donations As Fundraising Lags

June 30, 2022

(Spencer)– Officials in Spencer are putting out a last minute call for donations for that community’s 4th of July fireworks display. Organizers say just over $6,200 had been raised as of Wednesday, short of the $10,100 needed. Those interested in making a contribution can make checks payable to the Spencer Chamber Foundation, and specify by […]

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Sioux Co. Sheriff’s Office Hosting School Resource Officer Training Session

June 30, 2022

(Sioux Center)– The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) training course this summer. Sioux County School Resource Officer Waylon Pollema is part of the Iowa S-R-O Association, and he looks forward to the training. The course is a forty-hour block of instruction designed for law enforcement […]

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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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