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Investigation Results In Arrest Of Man On Burglary And Drug Charges

September 24, 2021

(Estherville)– An investigation earlier this week into a burglary at a garage in Estherville resulted in an arrest. Estherville police say they were called shortly after 9:30 am Monday and met with the owner, who reported several items had been taken over the last two to three weeks. Access was made by prying a door […]

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Emmet County Authorities Release Details Into Several Unrelated Arrests Recently

September 24, 2021

(Estherville)– The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office has released information into several recent arrests in that county. Authorities say a traffic stop in the early morning of September 12th on a vehicle being driven erratically led to the arrest of 36-year-old Genaro Juarez who was charged with operating while under the influence, operating a motor vehicle […]

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Announces He is Running For An 8th Term

September 24, 2021

(New Hartford)– U-S Senator Chuck Grassley is running for an eighth term next year.  The 88-year-old Iowa Republican announced his re-election early this (Friday) morning.  Grassley’s campaign account on Twitter features a GIF of the Senator running, plus a photo of Grassley in a corn field, with a sentence quoting Grassley as saying he “has a […]

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Associate Judge Applicants Announced

September 24, 2021

(Sioux City)– The Buena Vista, Cherokee, Crawford, Ida and Woodbury County Magistrate Nominating Commissions have received nine applications for the District Associate Judge vacancy in District 3. The person that’s selected will fill an upcoming vacancy created by the retirement of Associate Juvenile Judge Mary Timko on November 11th of this year. Attorneys that have […]

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Local Housing Projects Awarded Tax Credits

September 24, 2021

(Des Moines)– Some local housing projects have been awarded funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Workforce Housing Tax Credit program. They include Berkley Heights, a 15-unit development in Spirit Lake; Westfield by IGL Phase Two, a 24-unit development in Spencer; and Sunrise Pointe, a 94-unit development in Storm Lake. Daniel Hansen oversees the Workforce […]

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Southern Minnesota Crash Injures Two People

September 24, 2021

(Fairmont, Mn.)– A single vehicle Thursday near Fairmont sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 66-year-old Douglas James of Otho, Iowa was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound on a county road at the intersection with Highway 15 when he failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle then collided […]

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Iowa D.O.T Seeking Input On Proposed Improvements To Hwy 18

September 24, 2021

(Sioux City)– The Iowa Department of Transportation will soon be seeking public comment on a study for possible improvements to Highway 18 between Spencer and Garner. Dakin Schultz of the D.O.T’s District 3 Office in Sioux City says the study looks at what would be some long term improvements to the roadway… Schultz says the […]

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Motorists urged to exercise caution during University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Bike Ride

September 23, 2021

Heads up for bicyclists on Saturday morning, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Celebration will feature a full line up of activities on Saturday, including the 30th Annual Bike Ride Around West Okoboji.Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber Director of Membership and Events, Kylie Zankowski says, motorists are urged to exercise caution […]

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Public Informational Meeting Held On Proposed Pipeline

September 23, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– The proposed construction of a pipeline that would carry carbon dioxide through a portion of Dickinson county was the topic of an informational meeting today (Thurs.) in Spirit Lake. Representatives of Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC, the company that wants to build the line, and the Iowa Utilities Board addressed questions and concerns. Josh […]

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Physician At Spencer Hospital Receives Special Recognition

September 23, 2021

(Spencer)– A physician at Spencer Hospital is getting some special recognition. Dr. Sonia Sather is a recipient of the 2021 Hospital Hero Awards through the Iowa Hospital Association. She will be honored at the association’s annual meeting which will be held virtually next month. The Iowa Hospital Association initiated the Hospital Heroes Award in 2007 […]

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