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Semi Vs. Train Collision
February 13, 2025
(Fonda)– A man was injured when a train crashed into a semi Wednesday in Pocahontas County. The crash reportedly happened around 10am two miles west of Fonda. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the semi was headed northbound and was struck on the side by a train as it was crossing railroad tracks. The semi […]
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Lake Park Seeing Growing Interest In Hometown Pride Program
February 12, 2025
(Lake Park)– Lake Park’s involvement in an initiative to encourage community involvement among it’s citizens is just getting started. Mayor Matt Carstensen says the Hometown Pride program seems to be garnering quite a bit of interest among Lake Park’s residents… Carstensen says they’ll be holding their next meeting February 26th at 6:30 pm at the […]
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Clay County Tourism Awarded Grant
February 12, 2025
(Spencer)– Clay County Tourism has been awarded an Iowa Tourism Grant through the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Olivia Baxter, Tourism Coordinator for Clay county, says they’re thrilled to receive it… Baxter says the funds will go specifically toward three key components of their “Capture Clay County” project… Baxter says the Capture Clay County project is […]
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Hill Ave. Boulevards In Spirit Lake Will Undergo Some Renovations
February 12, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The boulevards along Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake will be getting a facelift. The city council Tuesday evening awarded a bid for the work to be done this summer. City Administrator Greg Owens says they’ll have an entirely different look… The contract on the approximately $500,000 project was awarded to Diamond Concrete of […]
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Milford Holds Meeting For Those Interested In Serving As RAGBRAI Volunteers
February 12, 2025
(Milford)– An informational meeting detailing the various committees and volunteers that will be needed as Milford begins its preparations for being the first overnight stop on this year’s RAGBRAI route was held Tuesday evening. Mayor Steve Anderson says a number of logistical needs are starting to be addressed… Anderson says there are a number of […]
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Orleans City Council Awards Bid On 1st Phase Of 140th Street Project
February 11, 2025
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council Monday evening awarded a bid for the first phase of a project to reconstruct 140th Street along the south side of Big Spirit Lake. Mayor Bill Maas says the low bid from Beck Excavating of Spirit Lake came in well below the engineer’s estimated cost of a little more than […]
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Dickinson Supervisors Hear Request For Tighter Conflict Of Interest/Transparency Policies
February 11, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Members of the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors are being urged to adopt stricter resolutions on transparency and conflicts of interest. Dan Croft, a board member of the Dickinson County Taxpayer’s Association, presented the request at this (Tues.) morning’s Board of Supervisors meeting, saying they feel the existing policies should be beefed up… […]
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Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum To Be Held Saturday
February 11, 2025
(Spencer)– The next Eggs and Issues Legislative forum will be held this Saturday, February 15th in the council chambers at Spencer City Hall. A breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 am, with the forum itself starting at 9:00 am. State Senators Lynn Evans and David Rowley are scheduled to on hand, along with Representatives […]
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City Of Spencer To Conduct Snow Removal Operations In Downtown Area
February 11, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer will be picking up snow in the Downtown Commercial District beginning at 12:01 am Wednesday, February 12th. City officials remind everyone that all vehicles need to be out of that area by midnight. They add that sidewalk snow from the Downtown Commercial District is to be placed not less than […]
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