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Spencer City Council Gives Formal Approval To Street Closure/Conveyance For Hospital Project
January 4, 2022
(Spencer)– A request to vacate and convey portions of East 11th Street and 1st Avenue East in Spencer to Spencer Hospital received final approval at Monday’s City Council meeting. It clears the way for an extensive renovation of the hospital’s Emergency Department. Spencer Hospital President and CEO Bill Bumgarner told the council they hope to […]
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles ADA Dispute With Spencer YMCA
January 3, 2022
(Spencer)– The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it has reached a settlement agreement with the Spencer YMCA over an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act that resulted in the exclusion of a child diagnosed with autism from its programs. U.S. Attorney Sean Berry says the Spencer YMCA cooperated in the investigation and commended them […]
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Lake Park Awarded Funds For Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
January 3, 2022
(Des Moines)– The city of Lake Park has been awarded $300,000 through the state of Iowa for the construction of a $7.1 million wastewater treatment plant. The funding is through the state’s Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program created as part of Iowa Senate File 512 signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center to kick off 2022 Nature Tots Program January 12
January 3, 2022
Dickinson County Conservation has announced an upcoming Nature Tots Program. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center will kick off their Nature Tots Program on Wednesday, January 12th. Community Relations Coordinator Jessica Bode says registration is now online: “Nature Tots is a monthly program that the Nature Center offers. It’s the second […]
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Festival of Giving Trees Winners Announced
January 3, 2022
The pantry at Upper Des Moines Opportunity has received a boost from the Festival of Giving Trees. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The winners from the recent Festival of Giving Trees at the Great Lakes Mall in Spirit Lake have been announced. Organizer Kim Olander says the annual event helps fill the pantry at Upper […]
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Dave Rowley Officially Announces His Candidacy For Iowa Senate District 5 In Nov., 2022 Election
January 3, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Senator-Elect Dave Rowley announced today (Monday) his candidacy for the new Iowa Senate District 5 in the November, 2022 election. Rowley, who’s from Spirit Lake, was elected in a special election for Senate District 1 on December 14th following the resignation of Zach Whiting and will be taking his oath of office January […]
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Palo Alto County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Spirit Lake Man
January 3, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A traffic stop last week in Palo Alto county resulted in the arrest of a Spirit Lake man. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy conducted the stop shortly before midnight Thursday. Authorities say 30-year-old Matthew Krogman-Meyer of Spirit Lake was charged with driving while revoked, violation of a no-contact order and […]
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Execution Of Search Warrant Results In Arrest Of A Man On Multiple Charges
January 3, 2022
(Rock Rapids)– The execution of a search warrant earlier today (Monday) resulted in the arrest of a George man. Authorities in Lyon county say 62-year-old Mark Kruse was charged with possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine…2nd offense; possession of drug paraphernalia; and a probation violation. Authorities say Kruse was also wanted on a six-day jail mittimus […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Review DNR Plans For Wetland Project In Spring Run Complex
January 3, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Monday) reviewed plans for the proposed restoration of some wetlands in the Spring Run complex. Chris LaRue of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources said some of the work would be done within the confines of Drainage District 27… LaRue added the surrounding landowners have been […]
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Dickinson Supervisors Hear Proposed Revisions To County’s COVID Policy
January 3, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A possible revision to a COVID policy for county employees was a major topic of discussion at today’s (Monday’s) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors reviewed a draft proposal that would largely reflect updated guidelines recently issued by the Center For Disease Control, which reduces a quarantine requirement from 10 days […]
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