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Spencer 2nd Ward Councilman Bill Orrison Says He Won’t Seek Re-election When His Present Term Expires
November 16, 2021
(Spencer)– The man who represents Spencer’s 2nd ward on the city council says he won’t seek re-election when his term comes up in a couple of years from now. Bill Orrison made the announcement at Monday’s City Council meeting… Orrison says he’s grateful to have had the opportunity to serve, adding that he’ll have some […]
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UDMO Officials Say Some Of Their Program Eligibility Guidelines Will Soon Be Changing
November 16, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Eligibility guidelines for several programs offered by Upper Des Moines Opportunity will soon be changing. CEO Jamie Whitney says it’s the result of federal CARES Act money that will soon be phased out… Whitney says that is likely going to cause some issues for those currently receiving assistance from those programs… Whitney adds […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Decide To Seek New Bids On Bridge Projects
November 16, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) rejected bids received last week on some bridge strengthening projects that came in much higher than expected. A project by the county Conservation Board for a new pedestrian bridge at Horseshoe Bend Park was a part of the package. County Engineer Dan Eckert said it’s […]
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Spencer City Council Hears Update On Street Project
November 16, 2021
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening heard an update on the 4th Street Overlay Project. The City Engineer reported some final asphalt work is scheduled to be done today, but he says some other unfinished parts of the project may not get completed now until this coming spring… He added supply issues and a […]
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No Injuries Reported In Structure Fire
November 16, 2021
(Estherville)– No injuries were reported late Monday afternoon and evening in a machine shed fire just south of Estherville. Firefighters were called to 4003 200th Street and found the west side of the building on fire. Fire Chief Dick Beaver says the cause is being attributed to woodburner. Firefighters from Estherville, Wallingford, Graettinger, Gruver, and […]
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Special Election Will Be Held To Decide Who Will Be Next Mayor Of Estherville
November 16, 2021
(Estherville)– A special election will be held to determine the next Mayor of Estherville. On a four-to-one vote Monday evening, the city council opted to go with that option instead of making an appointment. Councilman Brandon Carlin vast the lone no vote. It followed a lengthy discussion. Councilman Roy Gage was among those supporting a […]
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Garner Man Arrested On Drug Charges Following Emmet County Traffic Stop
November 15, 2021
Fleming Arrest 11/15/2021 SRS (Estherville)– A Garner man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop this past Thursday in Armstrong. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over the vehicle after discovering the driver, 41-year-old Raymond Fleming, had a suspended license. Further investigation revealed Fleming was in possession of what’s alleged […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Multiple Charges Against Minnesota Man
November 15, 2021
(Estherville)– A traffic stop Sunday in Emmet county landed a West St. Paul, Minnesota man in jail. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy on routine patrol on Highway 9 near Gruver pulled over a vehicle going 73 mph shortly after 3:30 am. An investigation resulted the department’s K-9 unit being deployed on the […]
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Northwest Iowa Concert and Jazz Bands to perform at the Estherville VFW tonight
November 15, 2021
Regional Musicians will perform this evening in Estherville, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Northwest Iowa Concert and Jazz Bands will present their holiday program at the Estherville VFW Monday evening. Concert Band Director Rich Nicklay says, the groups are comprised of musicians from around the region. “We have members from at least 10 different […]
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DNR Seeking Bids On Shoreline Projects On Two Northwest Iowa Lakes
November 15, 2021
(Undated)– Some shoreline stabilization work is being planned for 2022 on Silver Lake near Lake Park and Storm Lake in Buena Vista county. The project planned for Silver Lake will affect about 3,280 feet of shoreline and has a completion date of September 15th, 2022. It’s part of an overall restoration of the lake. The […]
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