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Temperatures Are Finally Above Freezing But There Are Travel Issues Today (Monday)

February 22, 2021

A gusty southwest wind has been causing issues in some areas with snow blowing and sticking to the road pavement, then melting and re-freezing.

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ISU Extension Clay County To Hold Free Story Walk For Families

February 22, 2021

ISU Extension of Clay County is inviting families with preschool and elementary children to participate in a family story walk on March 6th.

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City Of Spencer To Remove Snow Tonight (Mon. 2/22) From Downtown Area

February 22, 2021

City officials say all vehicles will need to be out of that area by midnight.

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Broken Water Main To Result In Service Disruption For Spirit Lake Residents On Gary Ave. Between 14th & 16th Streets

February 22, 2021

A broken water main will result in a temporary disruption of service today (Mon. 2/22) for some Spirit Lake residents living on Gary Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets. 

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Spencer Chamber Gearing Up For Second Legislative Forum Of The Session

February 22, 2021

Due to COVID-19 precautions, attendance by the general public will be limited to 15 people and is by reservation only. Those attending will be required to wear a mask and social distance.

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Four Of The Five Current & Former City Officials Charged In Armstrong Corruption Investigation Are Free After Posting Bond

February 20, 2021

Online records show Mayor Greg Buum, Police Chief Craig Merrill and former City Clerks Connie Thackery and Mary “Kate” Staton were released earlier this week.

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The Head Of A Local Rural Electric Cooperative Says The Rolling Blackouts They Were Forced To Implement Earlier This Week Was Truly Historical

February 19, 2021

Rick Olesen of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative tells KUOO news it was the first time in the 80 year history of the Southwest Power Pool that that’s happened

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Seasons Center To Hold Snowman Building Contest This Saturday (Feb. 20th)

February 19, 2021

Seasons Center is hosting a snowman building contest Saturday (Feb. 20th) outside of Spencer Hospital. 

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Minor Injuries Reported In Collision In O’Brien County Involving A Car And A Semi

February 19, 2021

Deputies say the semi was attempting to pass the car when the two collided.

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Senate Republican Committee Approves Shortening Early Voting in Iowa

February 18, 2021

Republicans on a Senate committee voted to shorten Iowa’s early voting period from 29 to 18 days today (Thursday) and make other absentee balloting changes. 

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