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AARP Warns Of Holiday Scams
December 15, 2021
The Christmas holiday is a little more than a week away, and shoppers are making their best efforts to finish up their gift lists. Whether it’s in-store or online, they’re are getting helpful reminders to steer clear of scams. With shipping windows closing, in-person shopping is more of a likely option at this point. Brad […]
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Iowa Farmland Values Rise 29% in ISU Annual Survey
December 15, 2021
(Ames)– Iowa State University Extension’s annual survey shows a surge in the estimated value of farmland that hasn’t been seen in a decade. I-S-U economics professor Wendong Zhang (WHEN’-dong john) says the statewide average as of November is up 29 percent. The nominal land value of nine-thousand-751 dollars an acre is a record since I-S-U […]
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What Happens Next With Any Planned Improvements To Hwy 71 In Lakes Corridor Is Now Up To Local Leaders
December 15, 2021
(Okoboji)– Planned improvements to Highway 71 through the lakes corridor now appear to be in the hands of the cities of Okoboji and Arnolds Park following a special meeting of the Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening with representatives of the Department of Transportation present. Okoboji Mayor Mary Vanderwoude… Shane Timkowicz, an Assistant District Engineer with […]
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Dave Rowley Elected To Senate District 1 Seat
December 15, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Dave Rowley of Spirit Lake has been elected to fill the vacant Iowa Senate District 1 seat. Unofficial results show Rowley, the Republican candidate, receiving 2,690 votes while Mark Lemke of Spirit Lake, who ran as a Democrat, received 864 votes. Rowley will fill the remaining one year left in the term of […]
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One Of Two Suspects Pleads Guilty In Death Of Lake Park Woman
December 15, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– One of the two suspects charged in the death of a Lake Park woman last year has pleaded guilty in the case. Court documents show Justice Berntson has changed his plea and has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempt to commit murder in the death of Angel Bastman of Lake Park. Berntson […]
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RiseFest announces addition of For King & Country to 2022 Festival Lineup
December 14, 2021
Rise Fest has announced a major act for next year’s festival, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Rise Ministries has announced the latest addition to the 2022 RiseFest line-up, with the popular group For King & Country set to appear at the festival in Sheldon. Festival Founder Rob Roozeboom says he’s excited to see them perform […]
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Authorities Investigating Death Of A Woman Who Wandered From Assisted Living Facility
December 14, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– An investigation is underway into the death of a woman last week who wandered from an assisted living facility in Spirit Lake. A press release from the Spirit Lake Police Department says officers were called to Keelson Harbour Assisted Living Facility December 9th after getting a report of a woman who had been […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Officially Adopt New Precinct Maps
December 14, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) officially adopted a revised map of voting precincts in the county, based on the results of the 2020 census. The action followed a public hearing that drew no opposition. County Auditor Lori Pedersen says a newly re-drawn map of supervisors districts will be produced once […]
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West Bend Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
December 14, 2021
(Emmetsburg)– An investigation this past Sunday into an incident in West Bend resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple charges. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called around 12:02 am to a residence on 3rd Avenue Southwest in West Bend. An investigation resulted in the arrest of 21-year-old Juan Carlos […]
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