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Informational Program Next Month In Iowa Great Lakes Will Focus On Human Trafficking
April 9, 2025
(Milford)– According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, human trafficking is tied with arms dealing as the second largest criminal industry in the world, generating about $32 billion each year. Stacy Besch of Algona talks about why she has made it her mission to inform Iowans about the dangers of human trafficking […]
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City Of Spencer Denied Federal Funding For New Wastewater Treatment Plant
April 9, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer has been denied funding through FEMA to replace its wastewater treatment facility damaged in last year’s flood. City Manager Kevin Robinson made the announcement at Monday’s City Council meeting… Similar to previous years, Robinson says city crews have once again been cleaning out intakes throughout the city this spring. He […]
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Boy Critically Injured In A Spencer House Fire Has Passed Away
April 9, 2025
(Spencer)– A four-year-old boy critically injured in a house fire last week in Spencer has passed away. Todd Watson was still in the residence at 101 De Loss Court when the fire broke out Friday. People on the scene attempted to go into the burning home to rescue the child but were turned back by […]
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Jackson County Sheriff Supporting ICE Agents In Arresting Undocumented Immigrants
April 9, 2025
(Undated)– Five Minnesota sheriffs are agreeing to support ICE agents in arresting undocumented immigrants. The Jackson County Sheriff is among them. They will work with ICE agents to identify and sometimes even arrest those undocumented immigrants. President Donald signed an executive order giving local and state agencies multiple options to support ICE.
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City Of Okoboji Expresses Concern Over Accessory Dwelling Bill
April 9, 2025
(Okoboji)– Local zoning officials are expressing concern over a bill that would prevent them from prohibiting accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s. Most cities in the Iowa Great Lakes don’t allow them. City Administrator Michael Meyers says that’s been the case in Okoboji 50 years now… He notes two other specific concerns… Meyers says while the […]
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City Of Spencer Has A New Finance Dir./Deputy City Mgr.
April 8, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer has a new Finance Director/Deputy City Manager. The city council voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Perry Borchard to the position. He says he’s excited for his new job and looks forward to helping Spencer re-build from last year’s disaster… Borchard is a native of Hartley and worked previously as […]
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Milford Police Issue Reminder Of Golf Cart, ATV, UTV Ordinances
April 8, 2025
(Milford)– A lakes area city is reminding residents of its ordinance pertaining to ATV’s, UTV’s and golf carts. Milford Police Chief Shilo Brevik says golf carts can be operated on that city’s streets but are NOT allowed on Highways 71 and 86 as well as County Road A-34, or 13th Street, and 28th Street. He […]
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Proposal To Eliminate Tax Credits For Wind Turbines In Dickinson County Fails
April 8, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A proposed ordinance that would have revoked tax credits for wind turbines and other similar projects in Dickinson county went down to defeat at today’s (Tues.) Board of Supervisors meeting. Mike Fergen of Spirit Lake was among those advocating the proposal, saying it would help ease the burden on property tax payers… Supervisor […]
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Grandstand Lineup Finalized For This Year’s Clay County Fair
April 8, 2025
(Spencer)– The lineup has been finalized for this year’s Clay County Fair Powered by SMU. Fair officials are announcing today (Tues.) The Roots and Boots Tour will take the stage Tuesday, September 9th, featuring country stars Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin performing together. They join Oliver Anthony (Sat. Sept. 6th), comedy legend Jeff […]
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