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State Representative John Wills says He will seek Reelection In 2022
November 3, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– State Representative John Wills announced today (Wed.) he’ll be seeking reelection to the Iowa House in 2022… Wills, who currently represents House District 1, will be running for the new House District 10… The new House District 10 will consist of Dickinson and Palo Alto along with portions of northern Clay and western […]
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Mild Fall Weather Allowing Farmers To Get A Lot Of Field Work Done
November 3, 2021
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The relatively nice weather for early November is allowing producers to finish up what’s left of the harvest. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says it’s also allowing them to get a jump start on next year by getting some tillage done yet this season… Nesseth says the rains this fall […]
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Estherville City Council Hears Preliminary Plans For Replacement Of Des Moines River Dam
November 3, 2021
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council was updated Monday evening on a possible alternative regarding the possible removal of the dam on the Des Moines River. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the council the dam was breached several years ago. She says the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has come up with a preliminary design that […]
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Results From Contested City And School Races In Dickinson County
November 3, 2021
Results in contested races in city elections Tuesday in Dickinson county: For Mayor in West Okoboji, incumbent Barb Lynch was defeated by challenger Craig Miner. Miner received 68 votes while Lynch had 28. In Milford, no one filed for Mayor, however incumbent Steve Anderson had indicated he would accept the position again if he receives […]
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False Report Of Active Shooter At Business Draws Heavy Law Enforcement Presence To Downtown Spencer
November 2, 2021
(Spencer)– What turned out to be a false report brought a heavy law enforcement presence to downtown Spencer this (Tuesday) afternoon. Police say the Clay County Communications Center began receiving multiple calls a little after 2:30 pm regarding an active shooter at Maxwell Food Equipment at 512 Grand Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and […]
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BV Supervisors Approve Final Rezoning Reading for Proposed Soybean Crushing Plant
November 2, 2021
(Storm Lake)– The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors today (Tues) unanimously approved the third and final reading to rezone a section of land between Storm Lake and Alta for a proposed soybean crushing plant. Supervisor Rhonda Ringgenberg called it the first step in the process, and pointed out that building permits and financial incentives […]
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City Of Spencer Considering Meat Processing In City Limits
November 2, 2021
(Spencer) — The city of Spencer is considering an ordinance that could permit a meat locker or other business within city limits to process more types of meat. City attorney Don Hemphill says the only thing you can process right now in city limits is chickens, so the question is would you consider allowing beef […]
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Spencer City Council Hears Update On Dangerous Intersections
November 2, 2021
(Spencer)– An update was given at Monday evening’s Spencer City Council meeting regarding two dangerous intersections in the city. Public Works Director Mark White told the council he and Police Chief Mark Warburton continue to be in contact with the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the intersections on Highway 71 near McDonalds and Menards, on […]
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Orleans Flushing Hydrants And Valves This Week
November 2, 2021
(Orleans)– The city of Orleans is flushing hydrants and valves this week. City officials say residents may experience issues with water pressure and periods of cloudy water while the work is underway.
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City And School Elections Being Held Today, Tues., Nov. 2nd, Across Iowa
November 2, 2021
***REVISED TO CORRECT THE FACT THERE IS A CONTESTED RACE FOR MAYOR IN WEST OKOBOJI*** (Des Moines, IA) — Today (Tuesday) is the final day for Iowa voters to cast their ballots in city and school board elections. Polls open at 7:00 a-m and will remain open until 8:00 p-m for in-person voting. Eight p-m […]
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