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News Archive
Public Health Officials In O'Brien County Are Putting Out An Urgent Plea
Fri 10-30-2020
Public health officials in O'Brien county are putting out an urgent plea as that county currently has the highest positivity rate in the state of Iowa. As of today (Friday) it stood at 23.4 percent.
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Applications for LIHEAP to be accepted starting November 1
Fri 10-30-2020
1575 18th St,Spirit Lake,IA
(Spirit Lake)-Program helps defray costs of heating bills during Winter months
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Firefighters Battle Grain Dryer Fire At Poet Bio Refining Near Ashton
Fri 10-30-2020
Ashton Fire Chief Andy Gacke says the fire was located in the upper portion of the dryer upon their arrival
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Minor Injuries Reported After Vehicle Goes Airborne And Lands In A Pond
Fri 10-30-2020
Minor injuries were reported Thursday in a single vehicle crash near George.
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SL Man Running For 5th District Bd. Of Supervisors Seat Discusses The Issues
Fri 10-30-2020
Our series of profiles of the candidates running for the District 5 seat on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors continues. Today (Fri.) we hear from Jeff Thee
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Kossuth County Man Found Guilty In Death Of His Girlfriend
Fri 10-30-2020
A Kossuth County man faces up to 50 year prison for the March 2018 stabbing death of his girlfriend.
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Northwest Bank accepting donations for the Backpack Program in November
Thu 10-29-2020
46 US-71 Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Program supports both Okoboji and Spirit Lake School Districts
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COVID Cases, Hospitalizations In Iowa Surge To New Record Highs; 28 New Cases Reported In Dickinson Co. Since Wednesday With One More Death
Thu 10-29-2020
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to soar, with 2,469 new cases confirmed in Iowa for the previous 24 hour period ending at 10:00 am this (Thurs.) morning. 11 more deaths were reported
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Milford Woman Arrested In Connection With Burglaries From Vehicles
Thu 10-29-2020
A Milford woman has been arrested in connection with several car burglaries that took place between September 26th 2020 and September 29th in Emmetsburg and Graettinger.
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Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Issues Reminder Of Election Laws
Thu 10-29-2020
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is reminding voters about various laws to help protect the integrity of November 3rd election.
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Early Voting Continues At Frantic Pace; Election Officials Say They're Also Getting A Lot Of Questions
Thu 10-29-2020
Jordan Moyer of the Dickinson County Auditor's Office says they've been hearing quite a bit from people who voted by mail who forgot to put their ballot in a secrecy sleeve when they were getting ready to mail them back.
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Iowa Secretary Of State Confident Rejected Ballots Won't Be An Issue
Thu 10-29-2020
Across the U.S. absentee ballots are being mailed in at historic levels. That's created questions about more rejected ballots because of mistakes, and whether that will affect the election outcome in battleground states like Iowa.
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Two Vehicle Collision Results In One Person Being Airlifted To A Sioux Falls Hospital
Thu 10-29-2020
The Iowa State Patrol says 59-year-old Sheila Janssen of Orange City was westbound and 52-year-old Lynn Knobloch of Larchwood was northbound
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Woman Running For District 5 Seat On The Dickinson Co. Board Of Supervisors Sounds Off On The Issues
Thu 10-29-2020
With the election now just days away, KUOO news will be highlighting candidates for the seat representing the 5th district on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors.
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Spirit Lake Woman Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft, Willful Injury & 2nd Degree Burglary Charges In Plea Deal
Thu 10-29-2020
In exchange, charges of criminal mischief, drug charges and various traffic offenses will be dismissed.
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Hundreds of Boxes of food to be Distributed in Clay County on November 1
Wed 10-28-2020
800 W 18th St., Spencer, IA
(Spencer)-Similar program taking place in Dickinson County on October 31
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Northwest Bank Named A Top Workplace For 6th Consecutive Year
Wed 10-28-2020
The recognition is based on the results on an employee feedback survey regarding workplace environment, improvement, culture, and organizational health.
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Boy Scout Troop 168 holding Annual Holiday Greenery Fundraiser
Wed 10-28-2020
Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Online orders being accepted through November 15, no contact delivery slated for first week in December
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State Of Iowa Reporting Another Record High Number Of COVID Hospitalizations
Wed 10-28-2020
The state's website was showing that number stood at 596 as of 10:00 am this (Wed.), up from 564 on Tuesday.
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Recent Snow, Cold Puts Harvest On Hold For A Bit
Wed 10-28-2020
Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says producers should be able to resume the harvest in another couple of days, if not even sooner.
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Arnolds Park Public Library Temporarily Closed Due To COVID-19
Wed 10-28-2020
The Arnolds Park Public Library is temporarily closed due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19.
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City Of Spirit Lake Moving Forward With Re-Financing An Outstanding Water Revenue Bond
Wed 10-28-2020
City Attorney/Administrator Gregg Owens told the city council Tuesday the city already has the funds available to cover the cost of the refinancing
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Domestic Disturbance Investigations Result In Arrests
Tue 10-27-2020
An investigation into a report of a domestic disturbance this past Friday in Sibley resulted in an arrest.
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A Growing Number Of COVID Exposures Among Courthouse Staff Is Major Topic Of Discussion At Dickinson Co. Bd. Of Supervisors Meeting
Tue 10-27-2020
The county's Planning and Zoning, Environmental Health and Engineer's Offices, which share a common space, are the latest to be affected by someone testing positive for the virus
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City Of Milford Issues Halloween Proclamation
Tue 10-27-2020
The Mayor of Milford has issued a proclamation pertaining to trick-or-treating in the city this year.
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SLHS Music Students Selected For All State Honors
Tue 10-27-2020
Spirit Lake had a successful day at All State Auditions this fall.
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Car Vs. Semi Collision North Of Heron Lake Claims The Lives Of Two People
Tue 10-27-2020
The Minnesota State Patrol says 25-year-old Logan Like of Slayton was driving a 2018 Mack semi eastbound on Highway 62 and 30-year-old Hussein Noor of Waite Park, Minnesota was driving a 2014 Ford Focus southbound on a county road when the two collided in the intersection.
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Collision On Hwy 71 In Milford Sends One Person To The Hospital
Mon 10-26-2020
Milford police say it involved a semi driven by Nathaniel Miller of Beloit, Illinois and a vehicle driven by Steven Johnson of Spencer.
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Milford City Council Considers Revisions To Agreement With Humane Society Of NW Iowa
Mon 10-26-2020
The council Monday evening met with the Society's New Executive Director, Travis Hayenga.
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Clay Co. Fair General Mgr. Says He's Pleased With Today's (Mon.) Announcement Of The "Iowa County Fairs Relief Program"
Mon 10-26-2020
The state is allocating up to $6 million of federal CARES Act funds to provide short-term relief to eligible county and district fairs through what is known as the Iowa County Fairs Relief Program.
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Crash Near Graettinger Injures Terril Man
Mon 10-26-2020
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office says 52-year-old Timothy Ludwig of Terril was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado westbound in the 3800 block of 280th Street when he lost control of the vehicle.
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Man Wanted On Several Emmet County Charges Arrested In Clay County
Mon 10-26-2020
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Ronald Johnson was wanted on two counts of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree, two counts of lascivious acts with a child and two counts of indecent contact with a child.
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Restoration Of An Area Lake To Get Underway This Fall & Continue Through The Next Couple Of Years
Mon 10-26-2020
Rob Patterson, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says they'll be drawing down the water levels on Elk Lake, which is located near Ruthven
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Buena Vista University Announces New President
Mon 10-26-2020
It was announced today (Mon.) Dr. Brian Lenzmeier has been selected to serve as President effective immediately. He's already been serving in that position on an interim basis.
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Spencer Man Sustains Minor Injuries In Single Vehicle Crash
Mon 10-26-2020
The Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Cody Huckfelt of Spencer was driving a 2008 Dodge Ram eastbound in the 3100 mile of 430th Street.
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Dickinson Co. Engineer, Zoning & Environmental Health Offices Closed Until Wed. (Oct. 28th); Bd. Of Adjustment Meeting Postponed
Mon 10-26-2020
The Dickinson County Engineer, Zoning, and Environmental Health offices at the courthouse are closed until Wednesday, October 28th. Also, the Dickinson County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for tonight (Oct. 26th) has been postponed to 7:00 pm November 5th at the Dickinson County Courthouse.
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Estherville Woman
Mon 10-26-2020
Authorities say 18-year-old Melissa Hall of Superior lost control of a 2003 GMC while she was traveling eastbound on an ice-covered county road near Larchwood.
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Not Guilty Plea Entered In Deadly O'Brien County UTV Crash
Sat 10-24-2020
A northwest Iowa man will stand trial in January for a drunken driving crash that killed the driver of a utility terrain vehicle in O'Brien County.
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Changes Coming To Spirit Lake Test Iowa Clinic Beginning Monday (Oct. 26th)
Fri 10-23-2020
Effective Monday, the clinic will become a walk-in facility which will be located just inside Door D at Lakes Regional Healthcare.
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Okoboji City Council Discusses Lakeshore Drive Overlay & Other Projects To Include In $3 Million G.O. Bond
Fri 10-23-2020
Meeting in special session this (Fri.) afternoon, the Okoboji City Council authorized City Administrator Michael Meyers to begin the process with the city's bonding consultant of seeking a three million dollar general obligation bond.
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Dickinson County Hunger Coalition to distribute hundreds of food box as part of the USDA's Farmers to Families Program
Fri 10-23-2020
1600 15th St, Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-October 31 event open to all Dickinson County Residents, similar event in Clay County November 1
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Clay Co. Convention & Visitor's Bureau Committee Announces Grant Awards
Fri 10-23-2020
The Clay County Convention and Visitor's Bureau has awarded grants to six organizations in their fall grant cycle for this year.
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State Of Iowa Reports New Record High Number Of COVID Hospitalizations; SL Schools Gives An Update On Numbers
Fri 10-23-2020
The state's Public Health Department reported 536 Iowans were hospitalized with the virus as of this (Fri.) morning with 134 in intensive care units and 49 on ventilators.
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Inclement Weather Expected For This Weekend Results In Postponement Of Fright Hike In Estherville
Fri 10-23-2020
Lexie Ruter, Director of the Estherville Chamber of Commerce, says the event will now be held Saturday, October 31st from 7:00 until 9:30 pm at Fort Defiance State Park
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Another Road Closure To Go In Affect Next Week As IGL Sanitary District Project Continues
Fri 10-23-2020
The contractor says a stretch of 220th Avenue from 165th Street south to Lakeshore Drive will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, October 28th.
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Dickinson County Nature Center Has A New Staff Member
Fri 10-23-2020
Daria Mather has joined the staff as the new Community Relations Coordinator.
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ILCC Awarded A Nearly $250,000 Grant To Start Up A New Apprenticeship Program
Fri 10-23-2020
Jolene Rogers, Executive Director of Community and Business Relations at Iowa Lakes tells KUOO news they'll use the funds to create a new apprenticeship program at the Algona campus.
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TEDxYouth Event To Be Held Nov. 6th At Superior Drive In Theatre
Fri 10-23-2020
Lucy Androski is involved with the No Boundaries program at the Okoboji Middle School. She tells KUOO news they'll be holding a watch party in a rather unique setting due to COVID
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Jackson County Central Schools Adjusting In-Person Learning
Fri 10-23-2020
The Jackson County Central School District is increasing in-person learning based on recent COVID numbers for Jackson county.
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I90 Crash At Worthington Results In Multiple Injuries
Fri 10-23-2020
Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Thursday on Interstate 90 at Worthington.
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Hwy 60 Crash Injures Jackson Man
Fri 10-23-2020
A Jackson man was injured in a single vehicle rollover Thursday near Madelia.
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Chair, Co-Chair Announced For 41st U Of O Winter Games
Fri 10-23-2020
The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the chair and co-chair of the upcoming University of Okoboji Winter Games.
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Rapid Antigen Testing For COVID-19 Now Being Made Available To Preschool Through 12th Grade Students In Clay County
Thu 10-22-2020
Public health officials say the testing is being made available to those students showing signs and symptoms consistent with the virus and are seven days or less from the start of those symptoms.
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Palo Alto Co. Authorities Arrest Man Wanted On Charges From Alleged Incident Earlier This Month In Ruthven
Thu 10-22-2020
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Gabriel Sanculi was arrested shortly after 4:00 pm Wednesday
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Lake Park Man Taken Into Custody On Multiple Warrants From Palo Alto County
Thu 10-22-2020
A Lake Park man wanted on multiple warrants from Palo Alto county was taken into custody around 10:45 last (Wed.) night.
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Dickinson County Sees Substantial Increase In COVID Cases
Thu 10-22-2020
The state of Iowa continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 1,401 being reported over the past 24 hour period ending at 10:00 am this (Thurs.). There were 15 additional deaths
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Several Counties In SW Minnesota Designated As Primary Ag Disasters Due To Drought
Thu 10-22-2020
Farmers in Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, and Rock counties are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the USDA Farm Service Agency.
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DNR Seeking Bids On East Lake Okoboji Island Restoration Project & Fish Hatchery Pond Filtration System
Thu 10-22-2020
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids on a couple of projects in the Iowa Great Lakes.
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Seasons Center Granted Renewal Of License To Continue Providing Substance Abuse Services
Thu 10-22-2020
Seasons Center has been awarded a three-year certificate of license to continue providing substance use disorder services through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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Emmet County Lifts Burn Ban
Wed 10-21-2020
A ban on open burning in Emmet county that had been previously in effect has been lifted effective immediately.
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Dickinson County Relay for Life launches Online Auction
Wed 10-21-2020
Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Auction runs through Sunday, October 25 at 9 pm
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State Of Iowa Again Sets New Record For Hospitalizations Related To COVID-19
Wed 10-21-2020
The agency says as of this (Wed.) morning, 534 Iowans were hospitalized with the virus, up from the previous record high of 501 set just yesterday (Tues.)
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Postpones Business Recognition Luncheon; Quarterly Investor Meeting Set For Nov. 18th
Wed 10-21-2020
Petersen says the keynote speaker is no stranger to the Corridor.
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HLP School Board Has A New Member
Wed 10-21-2020
The board voted Tuesday evening to appoint Evan Bensley to fill a vacancy.
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Single Vehicle Crash On Hwy 86 North Of Lakefield Sends One Person To The Hospital
Wed 10-21-2020
The Minnesota State Patrol says 49-year-old Jonathan Salzer of Luverne was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Express Van northbound when he lost control of the vehicle on the snow and ice covered road.
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Lakefield Awarded $24,000 Through USDA Rural Development's Community Facility's Grant Program
Wed 10-21-2020
The money will go toward the purchase of new turnout gear for the city's Fire Department.
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Settlment Lets Closed Emmetsburg Ethanol Plant Off The Hook For Millions
Wed 10-21-2020
The plant received millions of dollars in tax incentives based on its promise to produce millions of gallons of ethanol from crop waste.
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Dickinson County Nature Center to hold family Nature Night October 23
Tue 10-20-2020
22785 Nature Center Road Okoboji,IA
(Okoboji)-Registration required for free, non-spooky event
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IGL Chamber Seeking Nominations For Businesses To Be Recognized In Various Categories During Annual Meeting
Tue 10-20-2020
As we reported previously this year's annual meeting of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is going to be held virtually due to COVID-19.
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Collision Claims Life Of A Lakefield Man
Tue 10-20-2020
A two vehicle collision Monday afternoon on Highway 169 near St. Peter claimed the life of a Lakefield man.
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Minor Injuries Reported When Pickup Crashes Into A Tree
Tue 10-20-2020
Minor injuries were reported Saturday when a vehicle collided with a tree in Sheldon.
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Hospitalizations Related To COVID-19 In Iowa Are Now At The Highest Levels Since The Pandemic Began
Tue 10-20-2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported that as of this (Tues.) morning, 501 Iowans were in the hospital with the virus.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Vote To Purchase Electronic Air Filtering System For Courthouse; Hear Interest In Some Land At A County Owned Gravel Pit
Tue 10-20-2020
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this (Tues.) morning to purchase two electronic filtration systems, one for each air handler in the courthouse, for a total cost of $71,198 as part of a COVID-19 mitigation effort for the facility.
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Major Fundraising Event For Seasons Center Will Be Held Online This Year
Tue 10-20-2020
The organization's annual Dessert Auction will be held November 6th online, with proceeds going toward the scholarship fund for Camp Autumn.
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Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and Imagine Iowa Great Lakes launch new Artist in Residence Program
Mon 10-19-2020
1838 Highway 86, Milford, IA
(Milford)-Initial application period open through November 9
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Trial For A Man Accused In A Stabbing Earlier This Year In Milford Is Being Delayed
Mon 10-19-2020
29-year-old Darrel Pounds was charged with attempted murder, willful injury and 2nd degree theft.
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Minor Injuries Reported In Early Morning Garage & House Fire In Lake Park
Mon 10-19-2020
Fire Chief Brandon Ehret says the Lake Park Fire Department was called to 604 Market Street around 3:18 am.
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Fundraiser To Benefit Lakefield Businessman Afflicted By A Serious Illness
Mon 10-19-2020
Organizer Nichole Kruse says the proceeds from the November 8th event will go to help offset medical expenses for Syd Malchow, who along with his wife Nadine, own the Hi-Lo Club in Lakefield.
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Local Health Officials Say It's Extremely Important To Get A Flu Shot This year
Mon 10-19-2020
If there was ever a year to get your flu shot, Katy Burke, Dickinson County Public Health Director of Population and Public Health says this would be it.
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New Proclamation Signed By Gov. Kim Reynolds Affects Driver's License Expirations & Temporary Tags
Mon 10-19-2020
Governor Kim Reynolds Friday issued a new Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, continuing the noncommercial driver's license expiration date suspensions through Sunday, November 15th.
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Authorities Investigating Death Of An Inmate At The Kossuth County Jail
Sun 10-18-2020
An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Kossuth county jail in Algona.
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Another Area Hospital Is Sounding The Alarm As COVID Cases Continue To Soar
Fri 10-16-2020
In a post on their Facebook page, Spencer Hospital President Bill Bumgarner pleads with area residents to their part in trying to get a handle on the situation.
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Dickinson County Treasurer's Office & Driver's License Station To Remain Closed Mon. & Tues., Oct. 19th & 20th
Fri 10-16-2020
It comes after at least one worker in the office tested positive for COVID-19.
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Collision Involving A Pickup And Cement Truck Sends Two People To The Hospital
Fri 10-16-2020
Collision Involving A Pickup And Cement Truck Sends Two People To The Hospital
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Applications being accepted for Upper Des Moines Opportunity 2020 Adopt a Family Program
Fri 10-16-2020
1575 18th Street Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Program helps brighten the holidays for Dickinson County families in need
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Hill Avenue Near The Pump House At Orleans To Be Closed A Few Days Next Week
Fri 10-16-2020
Officials say the closure is scheduled to take place Monday (Oct. 19th) and will continue through Wednesday (Oct. 21st).
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Okoboji Foundation Youth In Philanthropy Program Is Off & Running For Another School Year
Fri 10-16-2020
Foundation Director Mindy Gress tells KUOO news 25 students from Okoboji and Spirit Lake High Schools are involved this year.
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Iowa Lakes Community College Awarded $100,000 Employer Innovation Grant
Fri 10-16-2020
Officials with Iowa Lakes Community College say they want to enroll 100 people in 100 days in courses providing industry-recognized certifications.
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Dickinson Co. Treasurer's Office & Driver's License Station To Be Closed Today (Fri.)
Fri 10-16-2020
Treasurer Kris Rowley says a staff member in the office has tested positive for COVID-19 and that out of an abundance of caution, the rest of the staff in the office is being tested.
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Emmetsburg Man Accused In Death Of A Washington, Iowa Man To Go On Trial In March, 2021
Thu 10-15-2020
29-year-old Allan Schwidder is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Rollin Bontrager.
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Family Fall Fun Fest October 18 to raise funds for J-Term Trip to Haiti
Thu 10-15-2020
2430 320th Street, Spencer, Iowa
(Spencer)-Event is one of several fundraisers for student trip slated for january
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YMCA Of The Okobojis Awarded $4,000 Okoboji Foundation Disaster Recovery Grant
Thu 10-15-2020
The organization plans to use the funds for supplies and sanitation supplies for youth programs.
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COVID Numbers Statewide & Locally Spiking Further
Thu 10-15-2020
COVID-19 numbers locally and statewide in Iowa continue to spike.
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Woman With A Loaded Gun
Thu 10-15-2020
70-year-old David Grethen of Mallard was arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault displaying or use of a weapon...1st offense.
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Iowa Lakes Community College Awarded $20,000 Grant To Provide Mental Health Services To Students
Thu 10-15-2020
Julie Williams, Executive Dean of Students at ILCC, says it will allow them to provide students access to mental health services through two different providers.
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Bedell Family YMCA To Participate In National Campaign To Protect Children From Sexual Abuse
Thu 10-15-2020
Cindy Rosa, Director of Development and Engagement for the local YMCA says the “Five Days of Action” will be held October 26th-30th.
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Grape Tree Medical Staffing To Hold "Trunk Or Treat" Event
Thu 10-15-2020
Erin Stevens says it's one of several events Grape Tree Medical Staffing is doing as part of their way of giving back to the community
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Some Large Power Poles In Several Areas Of Arnolds Park Will Be Coming Out
Thu 10-15-2020
The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday approved an agreement that will result in the removal of some large power poles in several parts of town.
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Two Vehicle Collision Sends One Person To A Hospital
Thu 10-15-2020
One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday at an intersection on Highway 60 near Hospers.
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Suspects In A Convenience Store Robbery Earlier This Year In Spencer Turn Themselves In
Wed 10-14-2020
Spencer police say 31-year-old Coty Wolthuis and 40-year-old Jason Archer, both of Spencer, turned themselves in around 1:00 pm today (Wed.).
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Pearson Lakes Art Center to present 23rd Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival October 15
Wed 10-14-2020
2201 Highway 71,Okoboji,IA
(Okoboji)-Audience asked to wear masks while not seated in socially distanced setting
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Shoulder Work Next Week On Hwy 86 Through Lakefield Not Expected To Impact Traffic
Wed 10-14-2020
Motorists traveling on Highway 86 through Lakefield will see some shoulder closures starting on Monday.
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Surveillance Operation Results In Arrests Of Two People Wanted On Warrants
Wed 10-14-2020
A surveillance operation set up October 10th after an O'Brien county sheriff's deputy located a vehicle that he knew was associated with two subjects that had active warrants resulted in their arrests on multiple charges.
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COVID-19 Cases In Iowa Surging At An Alarming Rate; Hospitalizations Reach All Time High
Wed 10-14-2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Wed.) reported 1,180 new, confirmed cases of the virus as of 10:00 am, along with 11 additional deaths.
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This Year's Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber Of Commerce Will Look A Lot Different
Wed 10-14-2020
Executive Director Blaine Andera says the event will be held in a virtual setting.
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Spirit Lake Mayor Issues Statement Regarding Halloween & Trick Or Treating & Concerns Related To The Pandemic
Wed 10-14-2020
Mayor Bruce Keenan says the City of Spirit Lake does not have specific ordinances regarding Halloween and can't officially allow or "cancel" Trick or Treating on October 31st this year.
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Okoboji City Council Adopts Several New Ordinances; Sets Date For Public Hearing On Proposed Increase In Water Rates
Tue 10-13-2020
City Administrator Michael Meyers says one of them prohibits parking along one side of a busy street in the community.
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Spencer Chamber Of Commerce Unveils New Logo
Tue 10-13-2020
Executive Director Sheriffa Jones says it's symbolic of several things the organization stands for.
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Dickinson County Officials Say A Hostage Alert That Some People Received On Their Devices Was Sent By Mistake
Tue 10-13-2020
Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret tells KUOO news the alert accidentally got pushed to a twitter feed by a company demonstrating a new emergency alert system for county officials.
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SL School Bd Hears Update On COVID; Decides To Seek Bids On Former Admin. Building Site
Tue 10-13-2020
The Spirit Lake School Board heard an update on COVID-19 matters at their monthly meeting Monday evening.
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Dickinson Supervisors Adopt Trails Resolution; Hear Update On Construction Of Spirit Lake Road Maintenance Facility
Tue 10-13-2020
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a resolution supporting future grant applications for a project that would connect the county's trail system to one being built north out of Clay county.
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Execution Of Search Warrant Results In Multiple Arrests (1)
Tue 10-13-2020
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says deputies executed the warrant on October 4th after getting a report that a man was chasing his ex-girlfriend with a chainsaw, threatening her.
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Road Work On Hwy 18 Between Ruthven & Emmetsburg To Result In Delays
Tue 10-13-2020
The Iowa Department of Transportation says a shoulder widening project through that area will result in traffic being limited to one lane with a pilot car.
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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Meth & Firearms Charges
Tue 10-13-2020
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District Of Iowa says the sentence against 44-year-old Christopher Frerichs was handed down last week in U.S. District Court in Sioux City.
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An Ongoing Project By The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District Will Result In Additional Road Closures
Tue 10-13-2020
Motorists will notice some additional road closures over the next couple of months as a project by the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District to improve its collection system continues.
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Iowa D.O.T Seeking Public Input On Bridge Replacement Project
Tue 10-13-2020
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project to replace a bridge on Highway 169 4.2 miles north of U.S. Highway 18 in Kossuth county.
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Downtown SL Trick Or Treating Event Won't Be Held This Year Due To Covid-19 Concerns
Mon 10-12-2020
The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced its Halloween Trick or Treating event that was scheduled for October 31st from 2:00 until 4:00 pm has been cancelled for this year.
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A Former Deputy With The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office Passes Away
Mon 10-12-2020
Robert Bringle passed away this past Thursday, October 8th, at the age of 70.
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DNR Announces New Conservation & Recreation Division Administrator
Mon 10-12-2020
Pete Hildreth began his career with the DNR in 1999. He was hired in 2004 as a Natural Resource Technician at the Prairie Lakes Wildlife Unit in Ruthven.
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The Number Of Absentee Votes Cast So Far In Dickinson County Has Already Surpassed The TOTAL Number Of Absentees In 2016 Election
Mon 10-12-2020
Jordan Moyer oversees elections for the Dickinson County Auditor's Office. She says there's been a steady volume of people voting early in person at the former Paul's Body Shop building south across the street from the courthouse in Spirit Lake.
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Woman Wanted On Several Outstanding Warrants Taken Into Custody In O'Brien County
Mon 10-12-2020
A Spencer woman wanted on warrants was taken into custody Saturday by authorities in O'Brien county.
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Minor Injuries Reported In Single Vehicle Crash Near Fostoria
Mon 10-12-2020
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 18-year-old Taylor Ginger of Spencer was driving a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix northbound when a tire reportedly blew out.
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Waterloo Man Wanted On Warrants From Pocahontas County Taken Into Custody In Ruthven
Mon 10-12-2020
The Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Gabriel Sanculi was wanted on a valid Pocahontas county warrant for a probation violation on three counts of domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury.
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Lyon County Traffic Stop Results In Several Arrests
Mon 10-12-2020
A traffic stop Sunday in Lyon county resulted in several arrests and citations being issued against two others in the vehicle.
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Weekend Food Drive In Milford Described As A Big Success
Mon 10-12-2020
Organizers of this past Saturday's “Scouting For Food” says the drive brought in more than 1,000 items that were donated to the Upper Des Moines Opportunity food pantry in Spirit Lake.
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Spencer Community Schools Clarifies Mask Policy
Mon 10-12-2020
The district says gaiters and face shields are not as effective as wearing a mask properly and will not keep someone from being exposed and required to quarantine for 14 days.
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Man Wanted In Connection With High Speed Pursuit Taken Into Custody On Numerous Charges
Sat 10-10-2020
A man wanted on warrants from O'Brien county in connection with a high speed pursuit has been taken into custody.
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Collision Involving A Fire Truck And Semi Sends Both Drivers To The Hospital
Sat 10-10-2020
A collision late Thursday afternoon involving a Sanborn fire truck and a semi sent both drivers to the hospital.
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Spirit Lake Man Accused In Boat Crash To Go On Trial Next Month
Sat 10-10-2020
20-year-old Zachary Kruse was charged with failure to provide aid at the scene of the crash. He recently pled not guilty to the charge.
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Portion Of Hill Ave. In Spirit Lake To Be Closed To Traffic Beginning Monday, Oct. 12th
Sat 10-10-2020
The road will be closed in the area of Kabeles Trading Post, or 500 Hill Avenue.
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Some New History Was Made Today (Fri.) On The Site Of The Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin
Fri 10-9-2020
The hard work and diligence of some Graettinger-Terril students and their teacher was culminated today (Fri.) during a special ceremony on the grounds of the Abbie Gardner Sharp cabin in Arnolds Park.
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Area Hospitals Seeing Surges In Patient Numbers, Sparking Concern Over Capacity
Fri 10-9-2020
Jason Harrington, CEO of Lakes Regional Healthcare, says while most of the increases are due to COVID-19, there are other factors driving it as well
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National Study Identifies Little Sioux River Watershed As "Resilient To Climate Change"
Fri 10-9-2020
Amy Crouch of The Nature Conservancy of Iowa tells KUOO news the multi-year assessment was conducted by scientists from around the country.
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Single Vehicle Crash Near Harris Sends Two People To The Hospital
Fri 10-9-2020
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has released details into a single vehicle crash this past Sunday near Harris that sent two people to the hospital.
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White House Coronavirus Task Force Report Shows NW Iowa Continues To See Big Increase In COVID Transmission
Thu 10-8-2020
A White House task force report focusing on the coronavirus pandemic has told Iowa leaders that many of the deaths caused by the high level of virus spread in Iowa were preventable.
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Lakes Area Hockey Association Awarded $4,000 Grant Through Okoboji Foundation's Disaster Recovery Fund
Thu 10-8-2020
The $4,000 will be used by the association to purchase cleaning and sanitation supplies.
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Drive-in Fundraiser October 11 for Spirit Lake High School J-Term Trip to Haiti
Thu 10-8-2020
2701 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Trip is planned for the January 2021 J-Term
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Iowa Lakes Community College offering Free Help with the FASFA on October 17
Thu 10-8-2020
300 S 18th St, Estherville, IA
(Estherville)-Virtual appointments aimed at High School Seniors
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Spirit Lake 7th Graders Attending Classes This School Year At Lutheran Lakeside Camp
Thu 10-8-2020
Brittney Swanson, the camp's Executive Director, says she approached school officials with the idea already back in March.
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National Weather Service Warns Of Elevated Fire Danger In Coming Days
Thu 10-8-2020
Forecasters say a combination of gusty wind, low relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in elevated fire danger today (Thursday).
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Spencer Schools Implementing A Mask Mandate
Thu 10-8-2020
The Spencer Community School District will be implementing a mask mandate effective Monday, October 12th.
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Ribbon Cutting Held For New Okoboji Middle School
Thu 10-8-2020
Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says the $20 million project took just 18 months to complete, adding that it came in on time and on budget
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NW Iowa Businessman Originally Charged For Stealing Campaign Sign Also Charged In Thefts Of Newspapers From Stores
Thu 10-8-2020
70-year-old Peter De Yager, owner of the Foreign Candy Company in Hull, was charged in mid-September with 5th degree theft after being identified from security video stealing newspapers from atleast one of the stores.
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Milford Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Burglaries
Wed 10-7-2020
Estherville police say they were notified in the early morning of September 27th that three vehicles had been entered and that wallets, identification cards, money and other items had been taken.
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Efforts By Organization To Acquire Land For Habitat, Recreation & Water Quality In Iowa Great Lakes Receive A Financial Boost
Wed 10-7-2020
The Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation has announced it's contributing $750,000 to Ducks Unlimited to help protect some 160 acres of land.
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Governor Kim Reynolds Addresses Increased COVID Hospitalizations, Which Are Reaching New Highs In Iowa
Wed 10-7-2020
Governor Kim Reynolds today (Wed.) addressed increasing hospitalization rates in Iowa as COVID-19 infections continue to increase, especially in northwest Iowa.
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Milford Boy Scouts Holding Annual Scouting For Food Event This Saturday (Oct. 10th)
Wed 10-7-2020
Milford Boy Scouts will be doing their part to help stock the local food shelf at the Spirit Lake Upper Des Moines Opportunity location
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Another NW Iowa County Puts A Burn Ban In Place
Wed 10-7-2020
Add O'Brien county to the list of counties in northwest Iowa that have banned open burning until further notice.
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Six Area Counties Reporting Two-Week Covid Positivity Rates Above 15 Percent
Wed 10-7-2020
They include Emmet, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth and Sioux counties.
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No Injuries Reported In Collision Of Two Semis
Wed 10-7-2020
Two semis were totaled in a collision Monday on Highway 9 at Jay Avenue in Lyon county.
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Single Vehicle Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital (6)
Wed 10-7-2020
A single vehicle crash this past Friday in Palo Alto county sent one person to the hospital.
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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association announces Fall Rock the Roof Concert Series (1)
Tue 10-6-2020
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Limited ticketing, mask requirements will be part of safety precautions implemented at Roof Garden Ballroom
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IGL Chamber Announces Cancellation Of Fall Festival
Tue 10-6-2020
The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce announced today (Tues.) the cancellation of this year's Fall Festival, which had been scheduled for Saturday, October 17th.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Hear Update From New Owner Of Three Waters Wind Farm Project
Tue 10-6-2020
As we reported previously, NextEra Energy recently acquired the Three Waters Wind Farm from Scout Clean Energy, which has turbines in Dickinson, Jackson and Osceola counties.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Grant Application For Phase 2 Of Francis Sites Drainage Project
Tue 10-6-2020
John Wills of the Cleanwater Alliance told the board this will be the second attempt at applying for some federal funding for the second phase of that project.
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Clay County Pheasants Forever Holding Alternative Fundraisers Following Cancellation Of Annual Banquet Due To Covid Concerns
Tue 10-6-2020
Paul Daniels of the Clay County Pheasants Forever says it's forced them to cancel their annual banquet for this year. He says they'll be holding a membership drive and raffled in its place.
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Okoboji School Board Adopts Mask Mandate During Three Hour Plus Meeting
Tue 10-6-2020
The Okoboji School Board last (Mon.) night unanimously approved a measure requiring faculty and students in 1st through 12th grades, as well as visitors, when within six feet of another during the school day, wear an approved face mask.
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Assault Investigation Lands Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
Tue 10-6-2020
An investigation Sunday by Estherville police into a report of an assault has resulted in the arrest of an Estherville man on multiple charges.
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In- Person Early Voting Now Underway In Iowa; Absentee Ballots Also Now Going Out In The mail
Mon 10-5-2020
Today (Monday) is the day Iowa election officials begin mailing out absentee ballots for the November presidential election. It is also the first day you can go to your county auditors’ offices – or, satellite locations – to vote early in person.
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Sioux County Authorities Release Additional Details Into Death Of Man Who's Body Was Found In Burned Out Vehicle In A Cornfield
Mon 10-5-2020
Sheriff Dan Altena identifies the victim as 78-year-old Rudolph Martinez of Hawarden.
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Jackson County Attorney Appointed District Court Judge
Mon 10-5-2020
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Jackson County Attorney Sherry Haley as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District yesterday.
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Okoboji School Board Will Consider Mask Mandate During Special Meeting This Evening (Mon. 10/5)
Mon 10-5-2020
The board will consider a proposal that would require all students and staff to wear a face covering when six feet or more of social distancing can't be maintained, such as on a bus and during the school day.
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National Fire Prevention Week Is Being Observed This Week
Mon 10-5-2020
Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says the theme this year is "Serve Up Fire Safety in The Kitchen".
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Sibley-Ocheyedan School Bd. Approves New Mask Requirement
Sat 10-3-2020
Meeting in special session Friday, the Sibley-Ocheyedan School Board voted to revise the district's return to learn policy. It now includes a requirement that all students in grades 7-12 wear face masks whenever social distancing isn't possible.
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Promenade Arches at Arnolds Park Amusement Park to be lit October 13 for National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Fri 10-2-2020
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Lighting of the Arches one of more than 115 lightings across the country that day
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Palo Alto County Crash Results In Minor Injuries (1)
Fri 10-2-2020
Authorities say 36-year-old Andrew Beenken of Emmetsburg was driving a 1998 Jeep Wrangler westbound on 380th Street when he became distracted and failed to see a semi ahead of him which had slowed to turn onto 470th Avenue.
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Two Men Arrested On Various Charges Following A Physical Altercation
Fri 10-2-2020
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called shortly before 1:30 am Tuesday to the 300 block of South Jackson Avenue in Graettinger.
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Parks Marina & Barefoot Bar Donate To Abben Cancer Center
Fri 10-2-2020
The funds were raised through the sales of a limited edition t-shirt and drink that was sold at Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Local Physician Talks About The Importance Of Mammography Screenings Now That Breast Cancer Awareness Month Is Underway
Fri 10-2-2020
Dr. Craig Cunningham, a physician at Lakes Regional Healthcare, says one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease over their lifetime, and that it's the second leading cause of cancer death among women
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Seasons Center Awarded $4,100 Grant From Emmet County Community Foundation
Fri 10-2-2020
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health say they've been awarded a grant from the Emmet County Community Foundation that will allow them to hold two special events for children and their families in Emmet county.
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Local Election Official Says There's A Real Important Item To Remember If You've Requested A Ballot In The Mail, But Decide Instead To Vote In Person
Fri 10-2-2020
In person early voting for the November election gets underway Monday, October 5th and continues through November 2nd
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Nobles County I-90 Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
Fri 10-2-2020
A single vehicle crash late Thursday afternoon on Interstate 90 in Nobles county sent one person to the hospital.
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Two Vehicle Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital (1)
Thu 10-1-2020
The Minnesota State Patrol says 69-year-old Carolyn Paulson of Windom was driving a 2014 Buick southbound on 470th Avenue and 69-year-old Sandra Torke of Lakefield was driving a 2017 Ford eastbound on Highway 60 when the two collided.
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Alliant Energy Announces Milestone In Renewable Energy Production
Thu 10-1-2020
The utility announced Thursday construction of its 130 megawatt Richland Wind Farm in Sac county is now complete and in operation.
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Governor Kim Reynolds Makes Stop In Spirit Lake As Part Of A Swing Through Northwest Iowa
Thu 10-1-2020
The Governor spoke with staff members and clients at Lakes LifeSkills, which provides behavioral health therapy services and counseling.
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park to present Boji Scare, A Haunting Experience throughout October
Thu 10-1-2020
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-New event to feature Haunted Mirror Maze, Tormented Tipsy House, Demon Falls, Haunted Chamber, and Terror on the Tracks
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Sioux County Authorities Trying To Figure Out Who Hung Items From A Railroad Overpass
Thu 10-1-2020
Authorities say someone intentionally hung some boards, steel and rocks from the BNSF Railroad bridge over Highway 18 about two and-a-half miles west of Hull.
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Several Area Fire Departments Respond To Field Fire
Thu 10-1-2020
Several area fire departments responded to a field fire Wednesday evening near the Iowa-Minnesota border north of Lake Park.
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