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Jackson Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Home Invasion And Robbery

November 11, 2021

(Jackson, Mn.)– A Jackson man faces multiple charges following an incident on Monday at an apartment in Jackson. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says an 84-year-old woman reported a man had forced his way into her apartment, duct taped her mouth shut, duct taped her wrists together and stole her cell phone and $60 in […]

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Arnolds Park City Council Sets Public Hearing For Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions

November 11, 2021

(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening set a date for a public hearing on some proposed changes to the city’s Zoning Ordinance. City Clerk Linda Nase tells KUOO news one of those is a change to some wording… A public hearing on the proposed revisions is set for the council’s December 8th […]

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Food Pantries Experiencing Challenges With Supply Issues And Rising Costs

November 11, 2021

(Undated)– From supply-chain issues to rising food costs, local food shelves are navigating a sea of obstacles in gathering enough supplies for those needing help. Iowa locations say in order to meet the nutritional needs of clients, the public could help in a variety of ways. The Food Bank of Siouxland, which covers several counties […]

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Cost Of Lifetime Fishing License In Iowa Will Increase

November 11, 2021

(Des Moines)– The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has approved the rules for a small increase in the cost of the lifetime fishing license.  Fisheries Bureau Chief Joe Larschied says the change comes after they heard more 310 comments of public input.  He says the comments suggested fees ranging from zero to 200 dollars and the vast […]

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New Guidelines Will Likely Impact Governmental Contributions To Nonprofit Groups

November 11, 2021

(Arnolds Park)– Nonprofit groups that rely heavily on contributions from local governments will likely be facing some new challenges. Officials say the State Auditor’s Office is out with some new rules on that. Rod Meendering is a CPA with Winther Stave and Company in Spencer… He says there are a few very well defined exceptions […]

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Red Cross: Blood Supply In Iowa Is Critically Low Right Now

November 10, 2021

(Des Moines)–  There’s a major blood shortage in the U-S and Iowa.  A quarter of the blood centers in the Midwest have just a day’s supply or even less on hand.  Emily Holley with the American Red Cross in Iowa says our blood supply is at the lowest it has been this time of year […]

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Spencer Man Wanted On Several Active Warrants Taken Into Custody

November 10, 2021

(Spencer)– A Spencer man wanted on several active warrants was taken into custody Tuesday. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Alexander Vrieze was wanted on charges of operating while intoxicated…3rd offense, driving while barred, violation of a restricted license and failure to maintain control. Vrieze was being held in the Clay county jail on […]

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Milford’s Mayor Looking Forward To Another Term

November 10, 2021

(Milford)– Steve Anderson was indeed re-elected Mayor of Milford in last week’s election, even though the incumbent didn’t take out papers seeking re-election, and no one else filed. Anderson says he looks forward to continuing to serve as Mayor, adding the city of Milford will have a lot going on in the next couple of […]

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Spirit Lake City Council Denies In Towne Suites Rezoning Request

November 10, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening voted unanimously to deny a re-zoning request for In Towne Suites at 1514 Hill Avenue in the city’s downtown area. The action followed a public hearing. Dan Moore, a Sioux City attorney representing the owner of the property, told the council they’re requesting the zoning be […]

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Public invited to Veterans Day Program at Spirit Lake High School on November 11

November 9, 2021

Veterans and the Public are welcome to attend a Program at the Sami Center on Thursday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The public is invited to attend a Veterans Day program at Spirit Lake High School. Commander Denny Perry of the American Legion Timpe Post 23 explains. “The Spirit Lake High School and the Middle […]

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