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Childcare Market Study Underway In Spencer
February 10, 2025
(Spencer)– A child care market study is underway in Spencer. The Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, has contracted with First Children’s Finance to complete the study, which is underway through March 10th. The study will gauge the supply and demand for child care. Input will be gathered from parents with children ages 12 or […]
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Spencer City Official Weighs In On Flood Impact On Property Valuations
February 10, 2025
(Spencer)– The true impact of last June’s flood on valuations and property taxes in Spencer remains somewhat uncertain, however City Manager Kevin Robinson says he’s received information indicating the overall impact may not be as severe as first thought… Robinson gave the update at last week’s Spencer City Council meeting.
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First Significant Snowfall Of The Season May Finally Occur
February 10, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– It took until February for it to happen, but it appears the first significant snowfall of the season may finally be here. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the region, including the Iowa Great Lakes, from 8:00 am this (Mon.) morning until 9:00 pm this (Mon.) evening. Forecasters […]
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Sioux County Crash Results In Multiple Injuries
February 10, 2025
(Hull)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision Sunday at the intersection of Highways 18 and 75 east of Rock Valley. The Iowa State Patrol says 73-year-old James Kooima of Rock Valley was driving a 2019 Buick Envision northbound on Highway 75 and 63-year-old Gaylene Hultman of Cherokee was driving a 2018 Ford […]
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Head-on Collision Just North Of Spencer Claims Two Lives
February 8, 2025
(Spencer)– Two people died in a head-on crash early this (Friday) afternoon on Highway 71 just north of Spencer, about a half mile north of the North Y. The Iowa State Patrol says 70-year-old Randall Dykstra of Everly was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado northbound and 45-year-old Bridget Baird of Milford was driving a 2017 […]
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Local Care Center To Begin Accepting VA Benefits
February 7, 2025
(Ruthven)– A northwest Iowa nursing home has been approved as a Veterans Affairs approved facility. The Ruthven Community Care Center has received the designation in a partnership with the Veterans Affairs Office in Sioux Falls. The designation is subject to renewal every five years. The status is based on several factors including site assessments and […]
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H-LP School Board To Hold Public Hearings On Construction Projects
February 7, 2025
(Lake Park)– Some public hearings are on the agenda for a special meeting Monday (Feb. 10th) of the Harris-Lake Park School Board. They pertain to two proposed construction projects that would be funded through an $18.6 million bond issue voters approved in November, 2023. The main part of the bond is funding the construction of […]
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Okoboji 1st Graders Participate In Teddy Bear Clinic/Hospital Tour
February 7, 2025
(Spencer)– First-grade students from the Okoboji Community School District recently participated in a Teddy Bear Clinic and tour at Spencer Hospital. They were welcomed by a giant teddy bear and toured various interactive stations throughout the hospital. They also visited a medical-surgical inpatient room, the pre-op and recovery areas in same-day surgery, the rehabilitative services […]
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Iowa State Patrol: Plan Your Big Game Party Responsibly
February 7, 2025
(Undated)– The big game is this weekend, and even some people who aren’t into football that much will be watching the game and celebrating or commiserating with their friends, depending on the outcome. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull says there’s a lot of planning that goes into the parties… He says if you are […]
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