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Spirit Lake Man Announces Candidacy For Iowa Senate District 1 Seat

November 1, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake resident and a longtime advocate of the local Republican party has announced he’s running for the State Senate District 1 seat. That seat is currently held by Zach Whiting who announced last week he’ll be resigning to move to Texas. Dave Rowley announced his candidacy this (Monday) morning… Rowley says […]

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General Sign Up For Home Heating Assistance In Iowa Begins

November 1, 2021

(Undated)– The application period for Iowa’s Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) begins today (Monday, Nov. 1st). Iowa Utilities Board spokesman Donald Tormey says the program provides a payment to help with heating bills. He says it is not a free ride and recipients are encouraged to pay something toward their utility bill in addition […]

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Redistricting Map Puts Two Representatives Megan Jones And Gary Worthan In Same District

November 1, 2021

Governor Kim Reynolds this week could approve new redistricting plans approved by lawmakers in last week’s special session. The new maps establish political boundaries for the next 10 years. The Senate approved the plan 48-to-1 with one senator absent; the House approved it 93-to-2. In the new House District 6, Republican Representative Megan Jones, who […]

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Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association to present Rock 4 Vets November 11 featuring Galaxy at the Roof Garden Ballroom

October 29, 2021

The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present Rock 4 Vets on Veterans Day. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present Rock 4 Vets at the Roof Garden Ballroom on November 11. Executive Director Clay Norris says the event will feature live music by Galaxy. “Galaxy is […]

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Discovery House Says Farewell To Long Time Executive Director And Welcomes New One

October 29, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– Discovery House in Spirit Lake is saying farewell to its longtime Executive Director Julie Scheib, who is retiring after 15 years… Scheib says there’s one thing in particular she’s enjoyed the most about her work at Discovery House… Scheib says she plans to stay in the area and looks forward to spending more […]

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Estherville Police Looking For Missing Teen

October 29, 2021

***UPDATE*** Police say the Karsten has been found and was reunited with his family… (Estherville)– Police in Estherville are looking for a missing juvenile male. Officers say Karsten Gardner was last seen at his home around 8:30 am Thursday, and that he hasn’t returned home since. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call Estherville […]

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Seasons Center Awarded Community Mental Health Center Grant

October 29, 2021

(Spencer)– Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a substantial grant to expand mental health services. Dan Riese, interim CEO and Vice President of Finance, says they’ll be receiving $1.5 million a year over the next two years as part of the Community Mental Health Center Grant… As part of that, Riese says […]

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Spencer Man Sentenced In Tax Evasion Case

October 29, 2021

(Spencer)– A Spencer man accused of tax evasion has pleaded guilty to reduced charges as part of a plea deal. Christopher Burg was originally charged with three counts of fraudulent sales practices under $10,000, 10 counts of sales tax evasion, four counts of sales tax violation-permit revoked and one count of ongoing criminal conduct. Online […]

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State Senator Zach Whiting Of Spirit Lake Announces Resignation

October 29, 2021

(Des Moines)– State Senator Zach Whiting of Spirit Lake has announced he’ll be stepping down from his District 1 seat to move to Texas. Whiting made the announcement at the statehouse at the end of Thursday’s special session. Whiting is serving his first term in the Iowa Senate. He was elected in November 2018, having […]

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RiseFest Extends Price Slide through Friday night

October 28, 2021

RiseFest has extended their “Price Slide” through Friday night, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: RISE Ministries has announced that they are extending their Price Slide through midnight on Friday. RiseFest Founder Rob Roozeboom explains, that it’s part of the early bird pricing for the festival. “So, the price slide is the way that we always […]

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