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State Board Of Education Discusses Teacher Shortage In Iowa
November 18, 2021
(Des Moines)– The shortage of teachers in Iowa was a key issue at Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting in Des Moines. Some districts have had to cancel classes due to a lack of teachers or substitutes, and some are looking at extending the Thanksgiving break due to shortages. Department of Education director Ann Lebo […]
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Northwest Iowa Woman Arrested On Two Counts Of Child Endangerment
November 18, 2021
(Orange City)– A Sioux county woman was taken into custody this past Sunday on two counts of child endangerment causing serious injury. The Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Christina Fivecoate-Champion was arrested following an investigation after an Orange City hospital contacted them about an 11 month-old child who was brought there with a dislocated elbow. A […]
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Covid Cases In Iowa Increase For Second Straight Week
November 18, 2021
(Des Moines)– The number of COVID patients in Iowa hospitals is up for the second straight week. The Iowa Department of Public Health’s weekly report shows 544 patients are hospitalized and more than a fifth are in intensive care units. Ninety-nine COVID-positive patients were admitted in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed cases […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Hear Update From RIDES
November 17, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday heard an update from RIDES. Chief Operating Officer Cindy Vos says their numbers are back on an upward trajectory after being impacted by the pandemic. Vos says they’re looking at the possibility of expanding some of their services. She was asked about the possibility of offering […]
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Estherville City Council Reviews Preliminary Plans For Proposed Upgrade Of Wastewater Treatment Facility
November 17, 2021
(Estherville)– Some upgrades are in the works for Estherville’s wastewater treatment facility. The City Council Monday reviewed some preliminary plans for the proposed project. City Administrator Penny Clayton says one of the primary goals behind the project is to meet new limits for the amount of phosphorous the plant can release once the water is […]
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Asking For Public’s Assistance
November 17, 2021
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from anyone in Jackson who lives in the area of West Street to U.S. Highway 71 between White Street and North Highway and has a home surveillance system. Authorities say they’re looking for any video of a 2009 white Chevrolet Impala four door sedan […]
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Hwy 86 Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
November 17, 2021
(Wahpeton)– The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office has released details into a two vehicle collision October 29th at the intersection of Highway 86 and 190th Street near Wahpeton. Deputies say 25-year-old Sarah Yotter of Cottonwood, Minnesota was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze southbound and 67-year-old Marilyn Dirks of Sergeant Bluff was driving a 1999 Nissan Altima. […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Preliminary And Final Plats Of Crandall’s Beach Second Addition
November 16, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to accept the preliminary and final plats of Crandall’s Beach Second Addition on the north shore of Big Spirit Lake. David Lawrence, a property owner in the affected area, spearheaded the effort. He told the supervisors it became an […]
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Estherville Chamber of Commerce to hold annual Chocolate Walk and Parade of Lights November 18
November 16, 2021
It’s time for the Parade of Lights in Estherville, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their Chocolate Walk and Holiday Parade of Lights on Thursday evening.Executive Director Lexie Ruter says, area businesses will offer specials and treats during the Chocolate Walk. “From 4-7, you can head to downtown […]
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Spencer Man Arrested On Multitude Of Charges
November 16, 2021
(Estherville)– A Spencer man faces multiple drug charges as the result of an investigation into the fraudulent use of a vehicle registration. Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens says a deputy on patrol in Armstrong Monday evening observed a vehicle in the Casey’s General Store parking lot with a license plate not assigned to it. It […]
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