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News Archive
Dickinson Co. Public Health Announces Next Phase Of COVID Vaccinations
Fri 1-22-2021
Dickinson County Public Health announced today (Fri.) it will follow in step with the state's plan to move to the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Dickinson Co. Conservation Bd. To Begin Accepting Reservations For New Maser Monarch Lodge
Fri 1-22-2021
The Dickinson County Conservation Board will begin accepting online reservations for the new Maser Monarch Lodge beginning February 1st, with the facility opening for events April 1st.
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Bridge Replacement Project Planned On Highway 10 In O'Brien County
Fri 1-22-2021
Engineers say a new bridge will be built over Mud Creek, 1.9 miles west of O'Brien County Road L-48
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Family Fest, Scheduled For March 6th At The Clay Co. Regional Events Center, Has Been Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Fri 1-22-2021
Organizers say Family Fest will return in 2022.
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Storm Lake Man Sentenced On Federal Meth & Gun Charges
Thu 1-21-2021
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 27-year-old Jacob Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in September of last year to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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California Woman Sentenced In Federal Court In Meth Conspiracy That Had Ties To NW Iowa
Thu 1-21-2021
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 34-year-old Marissa Weisbly of Los Osos, California pled guilty in August of last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park encouraging Winter Games Participants to follow Safety Guidelines
Thu 1-21-2021
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Masks and social distancing encouraged at outdoor events, capacity limited for indoor venues
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Osceola Regional Water System Lifts Boil Advisory
Thu 1-21-2021
A boil advisory that had been in effect previously for some customers of Osceola Regional Water System on the north side of West Lake Okoboji has been lifted.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Announces State Will Move To Next Tier Of Vaccinations Beginning Feb. 1st
Thu 1-21-2021
Reynolds says they're wrapping up with group 1A, which largely consists of healthcare workers, and will be moving to the next tier
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Palo Alto County Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital (1)
Thu 1-21-2021
A mishap around 5:30 pm Wednesday near Ruthven sent one person to the hospital.
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NW Iowa Man Sentenced For COVID-19 Related Unemployment Fraud
Thu 1-21-2021
55-year-old Dennis Chinn of Le Mars was sentenced Tuesday to three months in federal prison.
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Camp Foster YMCA Awarded Grant For Cabin Modernization Project
Thu 1-21-2021
Camp Foster YMCA has been awarded a grant through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund
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Spirit Lake Chamber Says This Year's Snowball Drop, Scheduled For Winter Games Weekend, Won't Be Held Due To Covid Concerns
Thu 1-21-2021
The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced in a post on their Facebook page that the Snowball Drop scheduled in conjunction with this year's U Of O Winter Games, won't be held and has been postponed to 2022.
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Additional Relief Appears On The Way For Local Businesses Negatively Impacted By The Pandemic
Thu 1-21-2021
(Spencer)-- Kylie Miller, CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, says it will come in the form of some micro-grants
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USDA Under Secretary And Spirit Lake Native Bill Northey To Return To NW Iowa
Wed 1-20-2021
An Iowan who served nearly three years in the Trump Administration is heading home.
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Final Preparations Being Made For This Weekend's Okoboji 100 Professional Snowmobile Races
Wed 1-20-2021
A Spencer man, Mitch Sebastian, and his father played a significant role in making the Cor Power Sports Okoboji 100 possible
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Sioux Falls Police Make Arrests In Connection With The Fatal Shooting Of A Spencer Native
Wed 1-20-2021
Three suspects have now been charged in the death of a Spencer native who's body was found December 30th on a Sioux Falls street.
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Bill In Iowa Legislature Would Increase Penalty For Accidents Caused By High Speeds
Wed 1-20-2021
Under the bill, a driver could be sentenced to a decade in prison if their vehicle was going 25 miles-an-hour or more above the speed limit and it directly or indirectly caused the death of someone else.
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CCCVB Issues Reminder Of New Grant Application Deadlines
Wed 1-20-2021
They have been changed to April 1st, 2021 and October 1st, 2021. Applications in previous years were due February 1st and August 1st.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Amended Recycling Agreement With City Of Orleans
Wed 1-20-2021
The city has been involved in a contractual agreement with the county for nearly a year now under which it receives a financial subsidy from the county in exchange for allowing residents in the unincorporated areas to use the drop off site.
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Spirit Lake Police To Once Again Participate In I-PLEDGE Program
Wed 1-20-2021
The Spirit Lake Police Department once again will be participating in an initiative to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of those who are underage.
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Crash On I-90 East Of Worthington Injures Missouri Man
Wed 1-20-2021
The Minnesota State Patrol says 51-year-old Matthew Parkhurst of Greenwood, Missouri lost control of a 2007 Ford F150 while traveling eastbound.
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Spencer Man Charged In Connection With Two State High Speed Pursuit
Wed 1-20-2021
A Spencer man is facing multiple charges following a Monday pursuit that spanned two states.
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Tickets selling quickly for Roof Garden Concerts scheduled during The University of Okoboji Winter Games
Tue 1-19-2021
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Safety protocols to be in place with limited seating at indoor events
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Discuss Possible Revision In Hotel/Motel Tax Allocations
Tue 1-19-2021
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors are considering a proposal pertaining to additional revenue coming into the county's Hotel-Motel Tax from property rentals such as VRBO's.
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Water Main Repair To Result In Boil Advisory Wednesday For Some Residents On North Side Of West Lake Okoboji
Tue 1-19-2021
Officials with Osceola Rural Water System say repair of a broken water main on the north side of West Lake Okoboji Wednesday will result in a boil order going into effect for that area.
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Spencer Chamber & Flagfest Committee Unveil New Logo
Tue 1-19-2021
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce and the Flagfest Committee have unveiled a new Flagfest Logo for the 37th annual event to be held in 2021.
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Spencer City Council Gives Final Approval To Ordinance Revision Pertaining To Exterior Wall And Roofing Materials
Tue 1-19-2021
City Manager Amanda Mack says it implements the universal building code and takes into consideration two concerns the city's Planning and Zoning Commission had
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O'Brien County Crash Results In Multiple Citations Against Driver
Tue 1-19-2021
Multiple charges have been filed against a Primghar man in connection with a single vehicle crash Sunday in O'Brien county.
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Estherville City Council Sets Date For Public Hearing On An Industrial Development Agreement
Mon 1-18-2021
City Administrator Penny Clayton told the council it would allow Farmer's Union Industries LLC, doing business as Redwood Farms, to add a cold storage facility to its operations in Estherville.
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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to hold Annual Jazz Band Contest February 3 & 4
Mon 1-18-2021
300 S 18th St, Estherville, IA
(Estherville)-Hundreds of students from area schools to participate with safety protocols in place
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Laurens Man Escapes Injury In Clay County Crash
Mon 1-18-2021
Authorities say 75-year-old Edwin Bouska was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram eastbound in the 3100 mile of Clay County Road B63 when he lost control of the vehicle on the snow covered road.
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Final Respects Given For Local Conservation Officer
Mon 1-18-2021
Members of the region's law enforcement community and others paid their final respects today (Mon.) to DNR Conservation Officer Steve Reighard, who passed away January 8th due to COVID-19.
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Man Faces Charges In Single Vehicle Crash That Also Sent Him To The Hospital
Mon 1-18-2021
The Sioux County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Brenton Delaney of Sheldon was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger southbound on Highway 60 about a half mile south of Alton when he lost control of the pickup.
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Mild Winter So Far Causing Concern For Ice Conditions
Mon 1-18-2021
Shane Aiken, a local outdoors expert, says it is very likely the lakes will not have nearly the thickness of ice on them this season when compared to past years.
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Locally Based Bank Making Significant Change To Its Online Presence
Mon 1-18-2021
Northwest Bank has announced it will be moving to a new web address and domain later this month.
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Jackson County I-90 Rollover Injures North Dakota Man
Sun 1-17-2021
The Minnesota State Patrol says 58-year-old Byron Reever of Sentinnel Butte, North Dakota was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger eastbound when he lost control of the vehicle on the snow and ice covered road.
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Arnolds Park Residents Will Soon Be Paying More For Water
Sun 1-17-2021
The city council last week voted to increase the minimum usage rate from $72 per quarter currently to $85 per quarter.
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Collision On Hwy 60 In Jackson County Sends One Person To The Hospital
Sun 1-17-2021
One person was sent to the hospital Saturday in a two vehicle collision on Highway 60 east of Wilder.
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Jackknifed Semi Sends One Person To The Hospital
Sun 1-17-2021
One person was injured Saturday when a semi jackknifed on Interstate 90 just west of Highway 86 in Jackson county.
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Announces Winter Games Activities
Fri 1-15-2021
The Arnolds Park Amusement Park has announced its list of activities for this year's University of Okoboji Games.
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Jackson County Authorities Make Arrest In Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Collision
Fri 1-15-2021
Authorities say 50-year-old Roy Sutherland of Jackson was arrested and charged with 3rd degree assault.
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Sioux County Collision Claims Life Of A Teen
Fri 1-15-2021
The Sioux County Sheriff's Office says 18-year-old Josiah Gonzalez of Granville was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu westbound on Highway 10 about three miles east of Alton.
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Reports Of Neglected Animals Lead Kossuth County Authorities To A Residence In Whittemore
Fri 1-15-2021
The Sheriff's Office says eight dogs and 10 chickens were removed earlier this month from 407 Clay Street after getting a complaint of possible animal abuse.
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Murder Trial For Emmetsburg Man Accused Of Killing Another Man With A Bolt Cutter Tool Is Pushed Back To June
Fri 1-15-2021
Allan Schwidder was charged with 1st degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Rollin Bontrager of Washington, Iowa. His body was found July 22nd of last year in Virgin Lake near Ruthven.
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Authorities Say Many More People Heeded Advice This Time Around Compared To Last Month's Blizzard
Fri 1-15-2021
Law enforcement and rescue crews were kept extremely busy in the December 23rd storm rescuing stranded motorists. They say things have been very quiet so far, atleast, in that regard when it comes to this blizzard.
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Local Authorities Are Advising No Travel As A Blizzard And Whiteout Conditions Continue
Fri 1-15-2021
Local authorities say they want everyone to STAY OFF THE ROADS due to whiteout conditions which will continue through the day today (Friday).
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Hy-Vee To Begin Offering COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Testing At 250 Of Its Pharmacy Locations
Thu 1-14-2021
Hy-Vee has announced it will be offering COVID-19 rapid antibody testing at more than 250 of its pharmacy locations beginning Monday, January 18th.
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Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp/Lakes Area Dog Park Renew Partnership
Thu 1-14-2021
The Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp and the Lakes Area Dog Park have renewed their partnership for another 10 years.
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Spencer Chamber Announces Cancellation Of This Year's Ag Outlook
Thu 1-14-2021
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce and the Ag Outlook Committee have announced the cancellation of this year's Ag Outlook due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Martin County Sheriff Issues Stern Warning For Anyone Who Travels When Roads Are Closed
Thu 1-14-2021
Martin County Sheriff Jeffrey Markquart says if you're caught out in that county after roads are closed, you better have your wallet handy
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Brian Dalziel To Become Interim CEO Of Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Effective Next Month
Thu 1-14-2021
Dalziel tells KUOO news he's honored by the appointment.
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Predicted Blizzard Has One Area Sheriff's Office Issuing A Warning About Travel
Thu 1-14-2021
With a possible blizzard in the forecast, one area Sheriff's Office is urging those with travel plans, especially tonight (Thurs.) and tomorrow (Fri.) to reconsider them.
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New Full Time Physician Joins E-R Staff At Lakes Regional Healthcare
Thu 1-14-2021
A new full time physician as joined the Emergency Room staff at Lakes Regional Healthcare.
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We're Starting To Learn More About The Impacts COVID Had On Tourism This Past Season In The Iowa Great Lakes
Thu 1-14-2021
Rebecca Peters of Okoboji Tourism told the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors earlier this week that the lakes area actually fared better than the state as a whole.
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Changes Being Made To SMU Cable T.V. Lineups
Thu 1-14-2021
Spencer Municipal Utilities cable television subscribers are noticing some changes in their lineups.
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A Collision Involving A Pickup And Pedestrian In Jackson Sends One Person To The Hospital
Thu 1-14-2021
A man was injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday in Jackson.
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Project To Connect Trail Systems In Clay & Dickinson Counties Awarded Funding
Wed 1-13-2021
The Iowa Transportation Commission today (Wed.) approved $285,690 in funding through that program for the first phase of a project connecting the Clay county trail system with Dickinson county's.
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Registration deadline looms for University of Okoboji Winter Games activities
Wed 1-13-2021
Arnolds Park, Ia
(Arnolds Park)-Registrations starting to fill up for various events
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No Injuries Reported In Jackson, Mn. Apartment Fire
Wed 1-13-2021
The Jackson Fire Department responded around 7:45 pm Monday to 113 5th Street.
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Some Dixon Beach Residents & City Of Okoboji Are At Odds With DNR Over Dock Regulations
Wed 1-13-2021
Some Dixon Beach property owners on West Lake Okoboji and the city of Okoboji are at odds with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources over the spacing of some docks in that area.
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Mason City Lawyer & Businessman Elected To Seat On Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Board Of Directors
Wed 1-13-2021
Vance Jorgensen was elected to an at-large seat on the board.
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Iowa DNR Announces Assignment Of A New State Conservation Officer To Dickinson County
Wed 1-13-2021
The agency says Blake Mills has been assigned to Dickinson county.
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Okoboji City Council Decides To Proceed With Lakeshore Drive Project & To Refinance Some Existing Debt
Wed 1-13-2021
Lakeshore Drive was once again a major topic of discussion at last (Tues.) evening's Okoboji City Council meeting.
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SL City Council Gives Final Approval To Ordinance Banning Usage Of Fireworks In The City; Approves Wage Increases For City Employees
Tue 1-12-2021
The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening gave final adoption to a couple of ordinance revisions pertaining to fireworks. One bans the use of fireworks altogether in the city while another pertains to who can be held responsible for violating that ordinance.
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Storm Lake Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Meth Charge
Tue 1-12-2021
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 31-year-old Christian Javier Ramirez entered the plea today (Tues.) to a charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
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2021 University of Okoboji Winter Games Cheerleaders announced
Tue 1-12-2021
Arnolds Park, Ia
(Arnolds Park)-Eight Cheerleaders selected via online voting this year
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Funeral Procession This Fri. (Jan. 15th) Between Estherville & Okoboji To Result In Lengthy Traffic Delays
Tue 1-12-2021
Area law enforcement agencies say a funeral procession this Friday (Jan. 15th) for DNR Officer Steve Reighard will likely result in some lengthy traffic delays on Highways 9 and 71.
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Sudden Increase In Volume Has City Of Orleans Re-Evaluating A Recycling Agreement With Dickinson County
Tue 1-12-2021
The city of Orleans is re-visiting an agreement it has with Dickinson county regarding a recycling drop-off site the city operates.
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Lack Of Snow So Far This Season Resulting In Significant Savings To Dickinson County Secondary Roads Dept.
Tue 1-12-2021
County Engineer Dan Eckert says the savings on wear and tear with equipment, fuel and materials has been very significant
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Northwest Financial Corp. Announces New President And CEO
Tue 1-12-2021
It was announced Monday Greg Post will serve in that capacity.
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Officials Now Say A House Fire Jan. 2nd In Estherville Claimed The Life Of A Man
Mon 1-11-2021
In a press release this (Monday) evening, Estherville police say the victim of the January 2nd fire has been identified as 69-year-old Paul Ostendorf, who was in the house at the time.
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Milford City Council Hears From City Attorney Regarding Donation Agreements With Non-Profit Groups
Mon 1-11-2021
The Milford City Council Monday evening decided to go along with a recommendation from City Attorney David Stein, Jr. when it comes to the city making contributions to non profit entities.
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Okoboji School Bd. Approves Adding Esports As An Extra Curricular Activity
Mon 1-11-2021
A new program is joining the offerings of extra curricular activities at Okoboji High School.
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RSVP seeking Volunteers for Pen Pal and Virtual Programs
Mon 1-11-2021
Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Volunteers opportunities offered for those who wish to work from home
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Single Vehicle Crash On I-90 At Fairmont Sends Two People To The Hospital
Mon 1-11-2021
Two people were injured in a one vehicle accident this morning on Interstate 90 in Fairmont.
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Dickinson County Named A Finalist For 2021 Community Award Through The Heathiest State Initiative
Mon 1-11-2021
The Healthiest State Initiative has announced Dickinson county is among seven finalists for its 2021 Community Award.
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New Session Of Iowa Legislative Session Has Some Issuing A Call For Tougher Elder Abuse Protections
Mon 1-11-2021
As the new Iowa legislative session kicks off today (Monday), advocates for seniors hope lawmakers will take another look at elder abuse and do more to prevent it.
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Suspension Of Noncommercial Driver's License Expirations Comes To An End In Iowa
Mon 1-11-2021
If you're driving with an expired driver's license, you should know of some important changes that went into affect with Governor Reynolds' latest update of proclamation of Disaster Emergency related to COVID-19.
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Utility Officials Say It's Important To Keep An Eye On Natural Gas Meters This Time Of Year
Mon 1-11-2021
Officials with Black Hills Energy say it's important to keep an eye on natural gas meters this time of year.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Flown At Half Staff
Mon 1-11-2021
Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff through sunset this Wednesday, January 13th, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood who died in this past Wednesday's uprising in Washington, D.C.
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Two OHS Debate Team Members Are State Champions
Mon 1-11-2021
Haley Harms and Lexi Duffy entered Saturday's elimination rounds as a number two seed after going 5-0 in the preliminary rounds. They finished the tournament 8-0.
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Local DNR Enforcement Officer Passes Away
Sat 1-9-2021
An enforcement officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who served the Iowa Great Lakes Area has died of complications from COVID-19.
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Spirit Lake Chamber to hold Snow Ball Drop January 30
Fri 1-8-2021
Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Hundreds of prizes awarded during annual event during U of O Winter Games
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Three Area Departments Battle House Fire East Of Spirit Lake
Fri 1-8-2021
Chris Hoerichs of the Spirit Lake Fire Department says no injuries were reported
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High Profile Snowmobile Racing Event Coming To The Iowa Great Lakes
Fri 1-8-2021
Jantina Carney of the Dickinson County Snowhawks says the Okoboji 100 will be held January 23rd and 24th on East Lake Okoboji.
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Traffic Stop Results In Arrests (1)
Fri 1-8-2021
A traffic stop Thursday in George resulted in charges being filed against several people.
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First Baby Of 2021 Delivered At Spencer Hospital
Thu 1-7-2021
Reba Jayne Schulz was born Wednesday, January 6th to Patty and Dave Schulz.
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Single Vehicle Crash In Palo Alto County Results In Minor Injuries
Thu 1-7-2021
A single vehicle crash around 9:00 am Wednesday in Palo Alto county resulted in minor injuries to a Fenton man.
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Porch Pirate Investigation Results In Multiple Arrests
Thu 1-7-2021
An investigation into a report of a porch pirate in Ruthven resulted in the arrests of multiple people on drug and other charges.
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Major Indoor Events For 2021 Winter Games Are Cancelled Due To COVID; Outdoor Events Still On
Thu 1-7-2021
COVID-19 is going to result in some big changes for this year's University of Okoboji Winter Games.
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Aerator Systems Now In Use On Some Area Lakes
Thu 1-7-2021
Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news the systems have recently gone into service for the winter on Center Lake and Silver Lake in Dickinson county and Ingham Lake in Emmet county.
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Citations Issued Against Everly Man In Connection With A Collision In Sioux County That Injured A Teen
Thu 1-7-2021
The Sioux County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Trevor Engeltjes of Everly was driving a 2006 Ford pickup pulling a livestock trailer and 17-year-old Pieter Westerbeek V of Sioux Center was driving a 2007 pickup westbound when the two collided at an intersection.
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ISU Extension of Dickinson County to offer Family StoryWalk in Spirit Lake January 16
Wed 1-6-2021
Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Extension partnering with Local Businesses for free event
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Authorities Trying To Figure Out How A Grove Fire Near Wallingford Got Started
Wed 1-6-2021
Fire Chief Jarod Fischer says they were called to 457 St. James Avenue a little before 9:30 pm Tuesday and found a large pile of debris and other items on fire.
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The Son Of A Late Clay County Attorney Has Been Identified As The Victim Of A Fatal Shooting In Sioux Falls
Wed 1-6-2021
Police say 27-year-old Mitchell Houchins was found dead of a gunshot wound to the chest last Wednesday night.
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Dickinson Co. Public Health Official Gives Update On Local COVID Trends & Vaccinations
Wed 1-6-2021
After being on a downward trend recently, the number of coronavirus cases in Dickinson county is headed back up.
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The First Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum Of The Session Will Have A Much Different Look And Feel To It
Wed 1-6-2021
“Eggs and Issues” legislative forums are scheduled for January 23rd, February 27th and March 20th.
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Linn Grove Man Escapes Serious Injury In Single Vehicle Crash
Wed 1-6-2021
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Martin Trierweiler was driving a 2000 Dodge Dakota northbound in the 3700 mile of 170th Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle.
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Pickup Vs Semi Collision Sends Woman To The Hospital
Wed 1-6-2021
A collision Monday in O'Brien county involving a pickup and a semi sent one person to the hospital.
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Palo Alto Co. Voters To Head To The Polls March 2nd On Proposal To Build A New $5.625 Million Public Safety Center
Wed 1-6-2021
It would house the Sheriff's Office, an 18-bed jail with expansion capabilities, Emergency Management Office, communications center and state probation facilities.
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LifeServe Blood Drives to be held in Spirit Lake January 12 & 15
Tue 1-5-2021
1602 15th Street, Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Need for Blood Donations highlighted during National Blood Donor Month
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Okoboji High School Student Earns Highest Possible ACT Composite Score
Tue 1-5-2021
William Alexander earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.
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Blazing Pines Still To Be Held This Saturday (Jan. 9th) But With Some Changes Due To Covid
Tue 1-5-2021
Spencer's “Love Where You Live” organization will be putting on their “Blazing Pines” event for a second year.
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Okoboji Foundation Now Accepting Applications For Its Next Grant Cycle
Tue 1-5-2021
Mindy Gress of the Okoboji Foundation says the application period opened January 1st and continues until March 1st.
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One Area Law Enforcement Agency Says It Saw A Reduction In Calls For Service In 2020
Tue 1-5-2021
One area law enforcement agency says its calls for service in 2020 were down from previous years, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dickinson County Treasurer: Previously Extended Deadlines For Driver's Licenses Will Likely Run Out Soon
Mon 1-4-2021
Some deadlines for driver's licenses that had been previously extended through proclamations from the Governor of disaster emergency due to the pandemic are likely about to run out.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Wage Increases For Elected & Non-Elected Employees
Mon 1-4-2021
The increase for elected officials is lower than what was recommended by the County's Compensation Board.
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Milford Man Escapes Injury In Single Vehicle Crash
Mon 1-4-2021
A Milford man escaped injury in a single vehicle crash Saturday in Clay county.
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New Exhibit About To Open At Clay County Heritage
Mon 1-4-2021
Director Stephanie Horsley says it gives a depiction of what life was like for the Plains Native Americans.
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Spencer Fire Dept. Called To Early Morning Garage Fire
Mon 1-4-2021
Firefighters were called around 3:00 am this (Monday) morning to 1705 4th Avenue East on a report of a fully engulfed garage.
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Dickinson County Water Quality Commission Announces Recipients Of Its Latest Round Of Grants
Mon 1-4-2021
Among them is a project in Minnesota.
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Fire Destroys House In Estherville
Sat 1-2-2021
Fire Chief Dick Beaver says they were called to 1414 North 6th Street a little before 4:00 am and found the structure completely engulfed.
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Mn. Governor Tim Walz Hints He May Relax Restrictions On Bars & Restaurants
Sat 1-2-2021
Governor Tim Walz is hinting that he might ease some COVID-19 restrictions on Minnesota bars and restaurants.
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Sanborn Woman
Sat 1-2-2021
A single vehicle crash Wednesday injured a Sanborn woman.
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Spirit Lake Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of A Royal Man
Sat 1-2-2021
The Spirit Lake Police Department say it started a little after midnight when an officer observed a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling westbound on Highways 9 and 71 near the courthouse.
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