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Spencer Officials Address Grand Ave. Railroad Crossing Concerns
May 3, 2022
(Spencer)– An incident last week at the Grand Avenue railroad crossing in downtown Spencer was a topic of discussion at Monday’s City Council meeting. The issue arose when the crossing arms were in the downward position for an extended period even when no train was in sight, causing traffic to back up. Police Chief Mark […]
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Survey: Iowa’s Economy Falters During April, As Does Midwest Economy
May 3, 2022
(Omaha, NE)– A monthly survey of supply managers and business leaders in Iowa and eight other states finds the economies in Iowa — and the Midwest — slowed during April. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the regional economy is still in the “healthy” category but dropped from being considered “very strong” in March. Goss […]
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Spencer City Council Hears Update On Planned Improvements At Spencer Hospital
May 3, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening heard an update from Spencer Hospital CEO Bill Bumgarner on plans to renovate the facility’s Emergency Department. Bumgarner says final plans for the project are in the process of being drawn up… Bumgarner says some other improvements are planned as well… Bumgarner says they’ve dropped plans to connect […]
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H-LP School Board Hires Interim Superintendent
May 3, 2022
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School Board approved the hiring of an interim superintendent during a special meeting Monday evening. School Board President Doug Stahly tells KUOO news Les Douma of Orange City was hired following an interview with him in closed session… Stahly says Douma brings a lot to the table that will fit […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to present Concerts this week
May 2, 2022
(Estherville)-There are several concerts on tap at Iowa Lakes this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will present several concerts this week on the Estherville campus. Instrumental Music Professor Carol Ayres says, the Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday evening. “The Spring Concert has all of our […]
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Two Will Vye For Republican Nomination For Dickinson Co. Supervisors District 2 Seat
May 2, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Two people are vying for the Republican nomination for the district two seat on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors in the June 7th Primary Election. Barb Clayton today (Monday) officially announced her candidacy. She’ll be squaring off against fellow Republican Bill Leupold, who currently serves as the board’s chairman. District 2 includes […]
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Iowa Boat Registration Stickers From 2019 Have Expired
May 2, 2022
(Webster City)– Iowans who own boats are being warned that their state registration stickers on the hull may now be expired. Nate Carr, an Iowa D-N-R conservation officer, says those three-year stickers were only good through April 30th — so if you registered a boat in 2019, you could be cited. He recommends stopping by […]
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Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office To Be Closed This Wednesday (May 4th)
May 2, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public this Wednesday, May 4th. County Treasurer Kris Rowley says office employees will be attending Iowa Department of Transportation meetings. She says the closure will affect the property tax and motor vehicle office as well as the driver’s license station. Rowley says the […]
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O’Brien County Collision Results In Multiple Injuries
May 2, 2022
(Primghar)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Sunday near Sheldon. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Justin Van Grootheest of Sioux Center was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Northwest Boulevard and 40-year-old Evan Anema of Sioux Falls was driving a 2011 GMC Yukon westbound on 280th Street. Authorities say Anema […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Results In Minor Injuries & Citations
April 29, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A single vehicle crash earlier this week in Palo Alto county resulted in minor injuries to a teenager. Authorities say the 17-year-old juvenile was driving a 2003 Ford Escape northbound in the 3800 block of 440th Avenue near Emmetsburg when she lost control of the vehicle while using a cell phone. The vehicle went […]
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