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City Officials Closely Monitoring Bill That Could Impact Local Option Sales Tax Collections
February 10, 2022
(Okoboji)– Local communities are keeping a close eye on a bill in the Iowa Legislature that could have a potential impact on local option sales tax revenue. They’re concerned it could take the distribution of that money out of the hands of local officials. Okoboji City Administrator Michael Meyers… Whether or not the measure will […]
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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Child Porn Charge
February 10, 2022
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on a child porn charge. 30-year-old Anthony Martin was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty in September of last year to receiving child pornography. As part of a plea deal, Martin admitted to receiving and possessing about 13 videos and 162 images […]
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Hartley Man Faces Charges In Palo Alto County
February 10, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A Hartley man faces burglary and drug charges in Palo Alto county. Authorities say 25-year-old Ryan Manwarren was wanted for possession of burglary tools and unlawful possession of a prescription drug. He was being held on a $5,000 cash only bond. Authorities say Manwarren was already in jail on other charges.
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Man Wanted For Burglary Served Warrants
February 10, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A man wanted on Palo Alto county warrants for burglary has been taken into custody in Kossuth county. Authorities say 24-year-old Troy Petersen of Emmetsburg was wanted on charges of 2nd degree burglary and 3rd degree burglary of a motor vehicle 2nd or subsequent offense. Bond was set at $12,000. Petersen was being held […]
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Harris-Lake Park Looking For A New Superintendent
February 10, 2022
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School District is looking for a new Superintendent. Meeting in special session Wednesday evening, the school board accepted the resignation of Andy Irwin who served as Superintendent and Elementary Principal at H-L-P for five years. His resignation is effective July 1st. He’s accepted the Superintendent’s position with the Underwood Community […]
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Grammy Award Winner Melissa Etheridge to headline Okoboji Blue Water Festival August 13
February 9, 2022
The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has revealed the headliner for this year’s festival. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has announced that Melissa Etheridge will headline the annual event in August. Festival Co-Chair Julie Peterson notes that the singer will perform on the new stage at Preservation Plaza. “We’ll have a […]
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Avalanche Claims Life Of Algona Man
February 9, 2022
(West Yellowstone, Mont.)– An avalanche in Montana has claimed the life of an Algona man. He’s identified as 30-year-old Bradie Becker. Authorities say Becker had been snowmobiling Sunday west of Yellowstone National Park when the slide occurred. They say Becker had been snowmobiling with a group but became separated. An avalanche air bag he was […]
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Charges Against Two Teens
February 9, 2022
(Spencer)– A traffic stop Tuesday in Clay county resulted in the arrests of two teens. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle in the 2900 mile of Highway 18 and observed a green leafy substance in it. A subsequent search turned up marijuana, drug paraphernalia and several tobacco products. 18-year-old Navaeh Armstrong […]
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Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Money Laundering Charge
February 9, 2022
(Sioux City)– A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to a federal money laundering charge that has ties to northwest Iowa. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 31-year-old Benjamin Sakyi entered the plea Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. Prosecutors say evidence at plea hearings show Sakyi fraudulently received more than $900,000 in federal CARES […]
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