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Clay County Fair Wins Some International Awards

November 24, 2021

(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair has received some international recognition. The fair won awards in nine different categories during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. The event was held virtually last week. The awards are based on competitive exhibits, agriculture, sponsorship, non-fair events an communications. Judging is based on criteria established by IAFE committees. […]

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City Of Milford, Iowa D.O.T Enter Talks Regarding Highway 71 Through The City

November 24, 2021

(Milford)– The main thoroughfare in Milford could soon look a lot different. Mayor Steve Anderson says the city has entered talks with the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding some possible changes to Highway 71 through the city. Anderson says they had a discussion on the phone with D.O.T representatives in the last week or so […]

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Concerns Over Proposed Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Major Source Of Discussion By Dickinson County Supervisors

November 23, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– There are growing concerns and questions regarding two proposed liquified carbon dioxide pipelines that would pass through portions of Dickinson county. Those concerns were a major topic of discussion at today’s (Tues.) Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Kim Wermersen even questioned if it’s time for the board to express formal opposition to the […]

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Sibley Man Arrested On Drug Charges

November 23, 2021

(Sheldon)– A Sibley man was arrested on drug charges in connection with an incident Sunday in Sheldon. Authorities say 34-year-old Joseph Daggett was found in a vehicle by a deputy who was doing a welfare check. A sobriety check was done and a pat down of Daggett resulted in the deputy detecting a pipe in […]

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NW Iowa Man Sentenced On Federal Meth Charge

November 23, 2021

An Ida Grove man who conspired to distribute over five kilograms of methamphetamine was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison Monday in Sioux City Federal Court. In June, 34-year-old Cory Mackey pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. Evidence showed that from February of 2019 through early July last year, Mackey conspired to […]

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Disturbance Results In Multiple Charges Against Graettinger Man

November 23, 2021

(Graettinger)– A Graettinger man was arrested on multiple charges in connection with a disturbance that took place this past Thursday evening in Graettinger. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called around 8:30 that evening to the 600 block of North Van Gordon Avenue. An investigation into the incident resulted in the arrest […]

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Milford City Council Votes To Hold Special Election To Fill Vacancy; Tables Action On A Snow Plowing Agreement

November 23, 2021

(Milford)– Voters in the city of Milford will head to the polls to fill a vacancy on the city council. The council took the action Monday evening in place of making an appointment. Mayor Steve Anderson says the city was going to have to have a special election anyway… The special election will cost the […]

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Estherville Chamber to hold Chamber Bucks Sale November 23

November 22, 2021

A special sale is on tap in Estherville Tuesday evening, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce is hoping to encourage local shopping with their Chamber Bucks Sale Tuesday night. Executive Director Lexie Ruter explains. “We started this last year and it was a big success so we’re going to do […]

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Informational Meeting For Second Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Proposed For Dickinson County Set For December 2nd

November 22, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– The Iowa Utilities Board has scheduled a series of public informational meetings for a second carbon dioxide pipeline being proposed to run through a number of northwest Iowa counties, including Dickinson. Midwest-based Navigator Heartland Greenway, LLC has proposed a nearly 1,300 mile pipeline through five states. Similar to the line proposed by Summit […]

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Seasons Center For Behavioral Health Announces New CEO

November 22, 2021

(Spencer)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has a new CEO. It was announced today (Monday) Dan Ries (reese) has been appointed to the position effective immediately. Ries has been serving in that capacity on an interim basis since September. Ries has been with Seasons Center since 2010 serving as VP of Finance. He has a […]

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