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News Archive
Graettinger Man Wanted On Theft Charges Taken Into Custody
Mon 11-30-2020
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Troy Petersen was wanted on two warrants.
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Seasons Center Awarded $50,000 Grant
Mon 11-30-2020
Kim Scorza, CEO/President of Seasons Center, says the funds will go toward the purchase of a 15-passenger van to support mobile behavioral health clinics that will serve counties within their service area.
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Spencer Community Theatre presents Elf the Musical December 4-6 and 11-13
Mon 11-30-2020
518 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA
Spencer-Performances to be offered in-house and online
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Spencer Chamber of Commerce launches Shine the Light Bingo Campaign
Mon 11-30-2020
1805 Hwy Blvd,Spencer,IA
(Spencer)-Event encourages residents to support local businesses and organizations during the Holiday Season
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Head Of Iowa Restaurant Association Gives A Dire Warning
Mon 11-30-2020
Jessica Dunker says a thousand bars and restaurants will close by March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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State Of Iowa Reporting Slight Decrease In Covid Hospitalizations However Positivity Rate Continues To Increase
Mon 11-30-2020
The state of Iowa is reporting 1,200 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 for the previous 24 hours ending at 10:00 am this (Mon.) morning, along with 28 additional deaths.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Returns To Work Following Quarantine
Mon 11-30-2020
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has returned to his office in Washington, D.C upon completing a quarantine after testing positive a couple weeks ago for COVID-19.
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Homeless Man Facing Multiple Charges After Leading Authorities On A Pursuit Driving A Stolen Vehicle
Mon 11-30-2020
Multiple charges have been filed against a homeless man accused of leading authorities on a pursuit Friday in southern Clay county while driving a stolen vehicle vehicle.
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Authorities Say Charges Are Pending In Clay County Crash That Sent One Person To The Hospital
Mon 11-30-2020
The Sheriff's Office says 41-year-old Gregory Hoover was driving a 2005 Ford pickup northbound in the 3500 mile of 280th Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle, which came to rest in a ditch.
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Thanksgiving Day Motorcycle Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
Mon 11-30-2020
Police say Kevin Loewenberg of Spirit Lake was operating a 2011 Harley Davidson in the 500 block of Hill Avenue at a high rate of speed.
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Interstate 90 Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital
Mon 11-30-2020
The Minnesota State Patrol says 72-year-old Dean Christopherson of Worthington was driving a 2005 Ford pickup eastbound when the vehicle left the road and rolled in the ditch.
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Planned Maintenance To Result In Water Service Disruption And Boil Advisory For Some Orleans Residents
Mon 11-30-2020
Planned maintenance on the water distribution system will result in a disruption of service for some Orleans residents on Tuesday.
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No Injuries Reported In Wahpeton House Fire
Sat 11-28-2020
The Milford Fire Department was called a little after 8:30 am to 1113 Harpen Street after what was initially reported as an explosion in the basement.
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Single Vehicle Crash Results In Minor Injuries, Citations
Fri 11-27-2020
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded shortly before 7:00 pm Tuesday to a report of an unoccupied vehicle in the ditch near the intersection of 180th Street and Pierce Avenue.
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New Order From Chief Justice Of The Iowa Supreme Court Extends COVID Restrictions Through June
Fri 11-27-2020
The latest order from the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court says the high number of COVID cases will keep normal operations from resuming in the court system until at least June 30th.
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Iowa Posting Slight Decline In Virus-Related Hospitalizations
Fri 11-27-2020
1,226 hospitalizations were reported for the 24 hour period ending at 10:00 am this (Fri.) morning. That was down from 1,269 on Thursday.
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Service Of Remembrance To Be Held Virtually This Year
Fri 11-27-2020
Susan Zulk, Vice President of Marketing and Fund Development at Spencer Hospital, says the annual event is a special time to celebrate the lives of loved ones we have lost over the past year and honor their memories
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Worthington Man Wanted On Warrant For Fugitive From Justice Taken Into Custody
Fri 11-27-2020
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says 31-year-old Kamphone Thammalong was wanted out of that county for violation of probation.
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Pursuit Through Clay & Dickinson Counties Results In Arrest Of Spencer Man
Fri 11-27-2020
Authorities say it began in Clay county where Spencer police and the Clay County Sheriff's Office were in pursuit of a 2019 Toyota Highlander driven by Tony Steece of Spencer.
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Surge In COVID Patients Has Spencer Hospital Implementing New Visitor Restrictions
Wed 11-25-2020
In a press release, the hospital says it's number of inpatients ill with COVID-19 surged to 22 Tuesday, which is triple the number of COVID-19 patients from just a week ago.
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Another Area School Transitioning To Online Learning; Staffing Issues Cited As Part Of The Reason
Wed 11-25-2020
The Martin County West School District announced Tuesday that due to the impact of COVID-19 on the Junior/Senior High School community and their ability to maintain appropriate levels of staff, they will be moving all students in grades 7-12 to full Distance Learning beginning Monday, November 30th through December 11th.
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Public Health Officials Say There Are Several Very Important Things To Do If Caring For Yourself Or A Loved One At Home With Covid
Wed 11-25-2020
Colette Rossiter, Clay County Public Health Coordinator, says one of the most important is to stay hydrated
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State Of Iowa Sets New Single Day Record For Covid-Related Deaths
Wed 11-25-2020
The Department of Public Health reported 47 Iowans died of virus-related causes in the past 24 hours ending at 10:00 am this (Wednesday) morning.
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Clay County Board Of Health Votes To Send Proposed Resolution Calling For Mask Mandate To Board Of Supervisors
Wed 11-25-2020
The Board of Health took the action following a public hearing that drew comments from both sides of the issue.
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Some Iowa Communities Will Be Getting More Than Expected In Local Option Sales Tax Revenue
Wed 11-25-2020
State chief economist Robin Anderson says it’ll be a boom to the budgets in quite a few towns and counties.
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Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalling Two Short Cuts Vegetable Mix Products
Tue 11-24-2020
West Des Moines-based Hy-Vee announced Tuesday it is voluntarily recalling two of its Short Cuts vegetable mix products across its eight state region due to a possible bacterial contamination.
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Investigation Into Disabled Vehicle Results In Arrest Of Woman On Drug Charges
Tue 11-24-2020
An Okoboji woman was arrested earlier this week in Lyon county on drug charges.
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SL City Council Approves 1st Readings Of Proposed Ordinance Revisions Including One That Would Outlaw The Use Of Fireworks In The City
Tue 11-24-2020
The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening approved the first readings of two proposed ordinance revisions.
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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association launches Four Seasons Fundraiser online
Tue 11-24-2020
243 West Broadway Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Iowa Rock 'n Roll Museum to remain open through holiday season
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Drug Charges (1)
Tue 11-24-2020
The Emmet County Sheriff's Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle around 8:30 am November 2nd near Dolliver after noticing it had no front license plate.
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State Of Iowa Reporting 3,860 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 With 19 Additional Deaths Since Monday
Tue 11-24-2020
The number of hospitalizations over the past 24 hours increased from 1,333 Monday to 1,351 today (Tues.).
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Hear Call From Public Health Officials For Universal Mask Mandate
Tue 11-24-2020
Dr. Zac Borus of Dickinson County Public Health told the supervisors additional mitigation measures are becoming more and more crucial as the pandemic starts to make more of toll on healthcare workers and facilities
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More Honors For An Okoboji Teen Who Saved The Life Of A Fellow Scuba Diver Earlier This Year In The Iowa Great Lakes
Tue 11-24-2020
18-year-old Calvin Grosvenor was recently honored by the National Association of Underwater Instructors, or NAUI, with their 2020 Albert Pierce Medal of Heroism.
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Okoboji City Council Sets Date For Public Hearing On G.O. Bonds; Discuss Water Rates
Mon 11-23-2020
The Okoboji City Council Monday evening voted to set December 8th as the date for a public hearing on the proposed issuance of some general obligation bonds.
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Dickinson County 4-H Youth Council launches Light Up the Town Campaign
Mon 11-23-2020
1600 15th Street Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Proceeds to be used to purchase food for local food pantries
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Dickinson Co. Public Health, LRH, Beginning To Make Preparations For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Mon 11-23-2020
There's no word yet as to when COVID-19 vaccine will arrive locally, but officials with Dickinson County Public Health and Lakes Regional Healthcare are starting to do some planning.
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Iowa Dept. Of Public Health Reporting 1,661 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Since 10:00 AM Sunday With 13 Additional Deaths
Mon 11-23-2020
The state's death toll now stands at 2,205.
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Paullina Man Dies After Vehicle He Was Driving Crashed While Being Pursued By Authorities
Mon 11-23-2020
A Paullina man has died after a vehicle he was driving crashed while being pursued by authorities Friday night in Cherokee county.
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Okoboji Foundation Awards $75,000 To Dickinson County Trails For Rail Trail Project
Mon 11-23-2020
Dickinson County Trails have been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Okoboji Foundation to assist in the development of a phase of the rail trail between Spirit Lake and Highway 86.
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Collision Of Semi & S-U-V Results In Serious Injuries
Mon 11-23-2020
The Iowa State Patrol says it involved a 2014 GMC Acadia driven by 41-year-old Michelle Schwarz of Paullina and a 2015 Peterbilt semi driven by 48-year-old Ricky Obbink of Ireton.
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Water Main Repair To Result In Disruption Of Service Monday, Nov. 23rd For Some Residents Of Arnolds Park
Sat 11-21-2020
City officials in Arnolds Park say repair of a water main will result in a disruption of service for some residents of that city this coming Monday, November 23rd.
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Spencer Hospital & Avera Clinic Establish Drive Through, Appointment Only COVID Testing Site
Fri 11-20-2020
Officials with Spencer Hospital and Avera Clinic have announced plans for a covered drive-through, appointment only COVID testing site.
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Spirit Lake Chamber launches Shop Local-Motive Campaign
Fri 11-20-2020
1710 Lincoln Avenue,Suite D P.O. Box 155 Spirit Lake,Iowa,
(Spirit Lake)-Weekly and Grand Prizes to be awarded
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Mayor Of One Area Town Says There's A Fine Line Between Enforcement Of Public Health Mandates And Individual Rights; Signs Proclamation To That Affect
Fri 11-20-2020
Citing constitutional freedoms, the Mayor of one area town says his Police Chief and officers will not actively enforce public health mandates.
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Clay County Public Health To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Face Mask Recommendation
Fri 11-20-2020
It would require appropriate face coverings be worn when a distance of six feet or greater between people cannot be maintained.
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Spencer Bank Undergoing Major Facelift & Expansion
Fri 11-20-2020
Mike Bryan, President and CEO of Farmers Trust and Savings Bank, says the 2nd phase of the project included the construction of a new drive up facility along with a secure walk-in area next to the drive up.
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Jackson County Central Schools Transitioning Entirely To Online Learning Effective Nov. 30th & Continuing Through Fri. Dec. 11th
Fri 11-20-2020
A letter released last (Thursday) night states that there will be school as normal today (Friday) and there will be no school next week, November 23-27.
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Spencer Festival of Trees modified due to new Public Health Measures
Thu 11-19-2020
7 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA
(Spencer)-Evening Gala and Tour of Homes will now be Virtual Events
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Gov. Reynolds Announces Availability Of CARES Act Funds To Long Term Care Facilities In Iowa
Thu 11-19-2020
Governor Kim Reynolds announced today (Thurs.) she is making $14 million in funding available to nursing homes through the state's allocation of the federal CARES Act
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Governor Kim Reynolds Modifies Latest Public Health Proclamation
Thu 11-19-2020
Governor Kim Reynolds has modified a Public Health Disaster Proclamation issued earlier this week as it pertains to recreational activities and fitness centers.
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Two Spirit Lake Residents Arrested On Numerous Charges Following Investigation Into A Report Of Multiple Gunshots
Thu 11-19-2020
Spirit Lake Police say officers were called to 1502 Memphis Avenue Lot 23 a little before 10:30 pm
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We Now Know The Identity Of A Victim Found In A West Okoboji House Fire
Thu 11-19-2020
He has been identified as 63-year-old Dennis Flanagan.
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A Recently Completed Project To Increase Water Capacity In Jackson Has Already Had A Major Impact
Thu 11-19-2020
A recent City of Jackson project has already had a major payback in less than one year.
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Bars, Indoor Dining, Theatres, Bowling Alleys, Adult & Youth Sports Among Those To Temporarily Shut Down Under New COVID Restrictions In Minnesota
Wed 11-18-2020
Some new restrictions to try to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will go into affect at 11:59 pm Friday in Minnesota.
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Spirit Lake Community School District Gives Update On COVID Numbers
Wed 11-18-2020
The report shows that as of 8:00 am this (Wed.) morning, there was only one active case among the district's 1,248 students with no active cases among 202 staff members.
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Covid Restrictions Result In Changes To Some Private Pesticide Applicator Training Sessions
Wed 11-18-2020
The private pesticide applicator trainings originally scheduled for Dec. 8 in Paullina and Dec. 9 in Rock Rapids have been postponed in response to the governor’s latest COVID-19 guidance.
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A Longstanding Holiday Event In Spencer Won't Be Held This Year; Changes Being Made To Others
Wed 11-18-2020
Nancy Naeve of Spencer MainStreet says they've canceled the Grand Meander for this year.
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This Week Marks The Observance Of "Utility Scam Awareness Week"
Wed 11-18-2020
Amanda Gloyd of Spencer Municipal Utilities says they're taking the opportunity to alert the public to the various types of utility-related scams making the rounds right now.
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Head Of Polaris Industries Stepping Down At The End Of The Year
Wed 11-18-2020
Scott Wine has served as the company's Chief Executive Officer since 2008.
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BVU Awarded Online Learning Grant
Wed 11-18-2020
Buena Vista University has received nearly $75,000 in grant funds to purchase software, devices and internet connectivity to facilitate online learning.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Tue 11-17-2020
The 87-year-old Grassley says he is quarantining in accordance with orders from his doctor.
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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association announces cancellation of Rock the Roof Concerts
Tue 11-17-2020
243 West Broadway Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Iowa Rock 'n Roll Museum to remain open, Online Auction slated for December
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Covid-Related Deaths In Iowa Surpass 2,000
Tue 11-17-2020
The Department of Public Health this (Tues.) morning reported an additional 33 deaths related to the virus, bringing the death toll in Iowa to 2,024.
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Dickinson Supervisors Approve Pay App & Hear Update On Francis Sites Project; Hear Request For Funding From Silver Lake Improvement Association
Tue 11-17-2020
Dickinson County Supervisors this (Tues.) morning approved a second pay application for the Francis Sites wetland & drainage project in the amount of $187,790.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Says He's Been Exposed To COVID
Tue 11-17-2020
In a statement, Grassley says he is following his doctor's orders and quarantining while waiting for test results.
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City Facilities In Spencer Are Closed To The Public Until Further Notice Due To COVID Concerns
Tue 11-17-2020
Mayor Kevin Robinson informed the city council Monday evening the action was taken after conferring with department heads
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City Of Spencer To Contribute $100,000 Toward Housing Rehab Project
Tue 11-17-2020
City Manager Amanda Mack said a similar amount of funding will be put forth by two other participating entities, including Spencer Municipal Utilities and the SEDC.
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H-M-S School Board Adopts Mask Mandate
Mon 11-16-2020
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board this (Mon.) evening adopted an update to the district's return to learn plan, which will now include a mandate that masks be worn when social distancing isn't possible.
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Governor's New Order Has Bedell Family YMCA & Milford HLPC Suspending Some Programs
Mon 11-16-2020
New restrictions announced Monday evening by Governor Kim Reynolds in response to the worsening pandemic is resulting in the suspension of a number of programs offered by the Bedell Family YMCA and the Healthy Living Program Center it operates in Milford.
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GT/RA Schools Transitioning To Hybrid Learning
Mon 11-16-2020
The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire School Districts are transitioning to a hybrid learning model due to increasing COVID numbers.
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Concerned Iowa Hospitals Are Nearing Their Breaking Point, Gov. Reynolds Issues Additional Mandates
Mon 11-16-2020
The Governor's new order prohibits indoor gatherings of 15 or more people. It includes social, community, business and leisure gatherings. Outdoor gatherings of more than 30 people are also prohibited.
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Vehicle Collides With Postal Drop Box Sending It Through A Window At The Mallard Post Office
Mon 11-16-2020
No injuries were reported in a crash Saturday afternoon at the Mallard Post Office.
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State Of Iowa Sets Yet Another Record For Daily Hospitalizations Related To COVID-19
Mon 11-16-2020
The Department of Public Health reported that for the previous 24 hours ending at 10:00 am this (Mon.) morning, 1,392 Iowans were hospitalized due to the virus, up from 1,279 in Sunday's report.
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Water To Be Off Intermittently Today (Mon. 11/16) In Part Of Orleans For Emergency Replacement Of Fire Hydrant
Mon 11-16-2020
An emergency involving a fire hydrant means water will be turned off intermittently today (Monday 11/16) in a portion of Orleans.
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The Pandemic Has Been Going On Now Since March, But The Head Of One Area Healthcare Provider Says Some Still Aren't Taking It Seriously Enough
Mon 11-16-2020
The head of one area healthcare provider says some residents in the area still aren't taking COVID-19 seriously enough, equating it with the flu.
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Okoboji Foundation's Youth In Philanthropy Program Sets Fundraising Goal
Mon 11-16-2020
Mindy Gress of the Okoboji Foundation says the 25 high school students will be raising the money now through early March
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Fire Destroys Jackson Burger King
Sat 11-14-2020
Multiple fire departments, including Spirit Lake, battled the blaze.
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Deadline extended to apply for Adopt a Family Program
Fri 11-13-2020
1575 18th Street Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Families are encouraged to apply to help brighten their Holiday Season
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Storm Lake Man Dies Of Injuries Sustained When A Vehicle Collided With A Motorcycle He Was Operating
Fri 11-13-2020
The Iowa State Patrol says a Storm Lake man who was seriously injured after a pickup collided with a motorcycle he was driving has died.
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Clay Co. Officials Address Local COVID Concerns At Press Conference
Fri 11-13-2020
They pleaded with the public to take the necessary public health measures, including wearing masks and social distancing, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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State Of Iowa Reporting More Than 5,000 New Cases Of Covid For Previous 24 Hrs. Ending At 10:00 AM This (Fri.) Morning
Fri 11-13-2020
Iowa has set yet another daily record for coronavirus infections.
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Vehicle Narrowly Misses Colliding With A Stopped School Bus That Was Dropping Off A Student
Fri 11-13-2020
Multiple citations were issued against a Paullina man after a vehicle he was driving narrowly missed colliding with a school bus Thursday afternoon.
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Man Wanted On Dickinson County Warrant Taken Into Custody In Lyon County
Fri 11-13-2020
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to an apartment in Inwood to investigate a domestic incident.
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Surging COVID-19 Cases Has One Area School District Transitioning Some Grade Levels To Hybrid Learning
Thu 11-12-2020
As of Wednesday, the Emmetsburg Community School District had over 100 students and staff in quarantine or isolation
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Northwest Iowa STEM to host Virtual Coffee on November 20
Thu 11-12-2020
Estherville, IA
(Estherville)-Discussion to focus on Education and Business Partnerships
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Man Charged With Obstruction In Milford Stabbing Pleads Not Guilty
Thu 11-12-2020
Online court records show 42-year-old Patrick Miles of Milford entered the plea November 1st in Dickinson County District Court.
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Tuesday's Proclamation Signed By Gov. Kim Reynolds Extends Noncommercial Driver's License Expiration Dates
Thu 11-12-2020
A proclamation of Disaster Emergency signed by Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday of this week also extends noncommercial driver's license expiration dates
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Representatives Of Various Clay County Governmental Entities To Hold A Joint Address On Worsening COVID Situation
Thu 11-12-2020
Spencer Mayor Kevin Robinson, Clay County Supervisor Chairman Dan Skelton, Spencer School Superintendent Terry Hemann and Hospital CEO Bill Bumgarner will address the public and media.
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Governor Kim Reynolds Denies Reports Hospitals In Some Areas Of The State Are Nearing Capacity As COVID Cases Continue To Soar
Thu 11-12-2020
The state of Iowa today (Thurs.) is reporting 4,337 new cases of COVID-19 along with 30 additional deaths related to the virus with the state's death toll at 1,988.
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A Portion Of Rohr Street In Arnolds Park To Be Closed To Traffic Several Weeks Starting Monday (Nov. 16th)
Thu 11-12-2020
The closure will be between the intersections with Oak Street and Sandy Lane, in the vicinity of Oar's Campground.
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SLHS Band Students Selected For NWIBA Honor Band
Thu 11-12-2020
The Honor Band Festival which would normally be held early January in Sioux City has been cancelled for this year but that in no way diminishes the accomplishments of these amazing student musicians.
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Alliant Energy Foundation Awards Funds To Several Area Nonprofits
Thu 11-12-2020
Several area nonprofits have been awarded funding through the Alliant Energy Foundation.
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Van Crash Results In Minor Injuries
Thu 11-12-2020
A single vehicle rollover Tuesday near George sent one person to the hospital.
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Festival of Trees gets underway November 17 in Spencer
Wed 11-11-2020
7 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA
(Spencer)-Festival of Trees also includes a Christmas Tea, Evening Gala, Morning with Santa and Tour of Homes
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ILEC Announces Power Has Been Restored To All Its Customers
Wed 11-11-2020
Officials with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative say power was restored to all of their customers as of earlier this (Wed.) afternoon.
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Local Authorities Warn Of Gift Card Scam
Wed 11-11-2020
Arnolds Park police say they've had reports from people over the last couple of days that have received calls trying to get them to purchase gift cards to pay for goods over the phone
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State Of Iowa Reporting 4,764 New Cases Of COVID-19 As Of This (Wed.) Morning; Dickinson Co. Reporting 43 New Cases
Wed 11-11-2020
26 additional deaths related to the virus were reported.
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Officials Pleading For Donations Of Convalescent Plasma As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Increase Substantially
Wed 11-11-2020
Danielle West, Director of Public Relations and Marketing for LifeServe Blood Center tells KUOO news supplies of convalescent plasma are getting critically low in the region.
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Just Released Book Highlights Local Man Who Was Killed In Action In WWII On His 34th Birthday
Wed 11-11-2020
Cynthia Davis of the Spirit Lake Public Library tells KUOO news they played an integral role in assisting the author of the book on Private Sydney Weaver who was from Spirit Lake
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Spencer Schools Reporting Positive COVID Cases In Several Buildings Over Last Two Days
Wed 11-11-2020
District officials say the cases were reported Monday and Tuesday at Johnson, Fairview, the Spencer Middle School and Spencer High School.
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Iowa Supreme Court Suspends All Jury Trials Until Feb. 1st Due To Surging COVID Cases
Wed 11-11-2020
The high court is also postponing grand jury proceedings until February.
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Water To Be Turned Off Thurs. In Portion Of Arnolds Park
Wed 11-11-2020
The area that will be affected includes Oak Street, Sandy Lane and Fehrway Drive.
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ILEC Warning Some Of Its Customers May Experience Power Outages Due To Ice Build Up On Lines
Tue 11-10-2020
Officials with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative are warning some of their customers of the potential for power outages due to heavy amounts of ice on power lines and transmission equipment.
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Spirit Lake City Council Tables Action On Proposed Ordinance Revisions
Tue 11-10-2020
With two members absent, the Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening tabled action on proposed changes that could link fireworks violations with the city's disorderly house ordinance.
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COVID May Have Impacts On Plowing Operations In Spirit Lake
Tue 11-10-2020
Speaking during this (Tues.) evening's Spirit Lake City Council meeting, councilman Jerry Harbst said he wanted to make sure residents are aware of the impacts the virus is currently having on the city's Street Department
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Several American Red Cross Blood Drives scheduled in Northwest Iowa in November
Tue 11-10-2020
Okoboji,IA
(Okoboji)-Need traditionally increases during Holiday Season
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Extends Public Health Proclamation; Adds New Restrictions As Cases & Hospitalizations Continue To Surge
Tue 11-10-2020
The new restrictions come as the state of Iowa today (Tues.) reported 4,441 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period ending at 10:00 am.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Request From Emmet County To Join Sioux Rivers Mental Health Services Region; Canvass Election Results
Tue 11-10-2020
The addition of Emmet county is dependent upon the approval of a majority of the other member counties also approving the request
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Possible Injuries Reported In Single Vehicle Crash (1)
Tue 11-10-2020
Citations have been filed in a single vehicle crash in O'Brien county this past Saturday.
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Iowa Senate Republicans Announces Leadership For 89th General Assembly
Tue 11-10-2020
Senator Zach Whiting of Spirit Lake is among four Senators selected as Assistant Majority Leaders.
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Milford City Council Meets In Joint Session With MMU Trustees
Tue 11-10-2020
Among the topics discussed was the possibility of city crews mowing and spraying MMU properties
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Spirit Lake High School's Newsbreak producing special Veterans Day Video
Mon 11-9-2020
Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Deadline to submit photos extended to Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
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New Cases & Hospitalizations Associated With COVID-19 Continue To Surge In Iowa
Mon 11-9-2020
The Department of Public Health today (Mon.) is reporting 4,212 new cases of the virus with three additional deaths for the previous 24 hours ending at 10:00 am this (Mon.) morning.
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ILCC Veteran's Day Program To Be Held Virtually This Year
Mon 11-9-2020
Tim Ireland, Career/Veteran/Military Services Coordinator says the program will be made available starting at 11:00 am Wednesday through a link on the college's website.
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Car Vs. Bicycle Collision Claims Life Of An Estherville Teen
Mon 11-9-2020
An Estherville teen has died of injuries he sustained after being struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle Friday evening.
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Sheldon Woman
Mon 11-9-2020
A single vehicle crash Friday morning on Highway 18 two miles west of Boyden injured a Sheldon woman.
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Vehicle Crashes Into River
Mon 11-9-2020
A single vehicle crash Friday night near Alton injured an Orange City man.
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Truck Vs Motorcycle Collision Results In Multiple Injuries
Mon 11-9-2020
Multiple injuries were reported Saturday in a collision of a truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of O'Brien County Road B-40 and Highway 59 in Primghar.
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The Roof Garden Ballroom and Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association to present Maddie Poppe's Acoustic Christmas December 15
Fri 11-6-2020
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)- American Idol Season 16 Winner to perform at The Roof Garden Ballroom
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Death Of Kossuth County Jail Inmate Ruled A Suicide
Fri 11-6-2020
Authorities say 44-year-old Mark Brunsvold of Wesley, Iowa was found unresponsive in his jail cell around 7:12 am October 17th, 2020
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Hwy 71 Bridge Beautification Between East & West Lakes Okoboji Put On Hold
Fri 11-6-2020
Plans for another major beautification project in the Iowa Great Lakes are temporarily being put on hold
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Clay County RSVP Program Has A New Coordinator
Fri 11-6-2020
Dorothy DeGroot begins in that capacity this coming Wednesday, November 11th and will be working out the office located on the Spencer campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.
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Ribbon Cutting Held On East Lake Park In Okoboji
Fri 11-6-2020
The project was a joint effort of Imagine Iowa Great Lakes, the city of Okoboji, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the 17 Oaks Condominium Association.
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State Of Iowa Reporting Another Record High Of New Confirmed Cases & Hospitalizations Of COVID
Fri 11-6-2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Fri.) is reporting 3,533 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for the previous 24 hour period ending at 10:00 am, along with 14 additional deaths related to the virus. The state's death toll now stands at 1,815.
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RSVP seeks Volunteers for Pen Pal Program
Thu 11-5-2020
Spirit Lake,IA
(Spirit Lake)-Program connects Senior Volunteers with Elementary Students
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Iowa Coronavirus Cases Soar To New Record Levels
Thu 11-5-2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Thurs.) is reporting the largest single day increases in covid cases since the pandemic began.
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Another Reminder Of A Special TEDxYouth Event Fri. (Nov. 6th) At Superior Drive In Theatre
Thu 11-5-2020
It's being held in conjunction with the No Boundaries program at the Okoboji Middle School
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AP City Council Discusses Special Zoning District; Approves Architectural Agreement For Design Of New Stand Alone Fire Station
Thu 11-5-2020
The city of Arnolds Park is looking at establishing a special zoning district that would allow so-called “tiny houses” to be located in certain areas of the city.
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Additional Details Being Released Into Body That Was Found In A House In West Okoboji Following A Fire
Wed 11-4-2020
The fire was brought under control around 8:43 am and a deceased male was located in the residence.
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Spencer Chamber Announces Dates For 2021 Eggs & Issues Legislative Forums
Wed 11-4-2020
The first of the session is set for Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, and officials say there will be a major change in that there will NOT be an audience.
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Iowans Set All-Time Record For Turnout In Tuesday's Election
Wed 11-4-2020
More than 1,697,000 Iowans voted, smashing the previous record of 1,589,951 set in 2012.
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Investigation Is Underway Into A House Fire In West Okoboji; Body Found In Residence
Wed 11-4-2020
Assistant Milford Fire Chief Doug Hanna tells KUOO news firefighters were called to 1213 Okoboji Boulevard, just east of Boys Town in the Terrace Park area, a little after 8:30 this (Wed.) morning.
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Unofficial Results Are In From City & School Elections In SW Minnesota
Wed 11-4-2020
(Jackson, Mn.)-- Voters in southwest Minnesota Tuesday decided races for city council and school boards.
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Single Vehicle Crash In SW Minnesota Sends Two People To The Hospital
Wed 11-4-2020
Two people were injured in a single vehicle crash Tuesday in Nobles county.
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Jeff Thee Elected To Dickinson Co. Bd. Of Supervisors District 5 Seat
Tue 11-3-2020
Thee received 1,558 votes while Angela Kofoot received 750
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Spencer High School to present Fall Production "Upstaged by a Pandemic" November 6-8
Tue 11-3-2020
800 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA
(Spencer)-Performances can be viewed in person or on live stream
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Woman On Multiple Charges
Tue 11-3-2020
The Emmet County Sheriff's Office says a deputy observed a vehicle a little before 3:00 pm Thursday being operated by a person believed to have a suspended driver's license.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Vote To End Engineer Sharing Arrangement With Osceola County; Hear Update On Endowment Fund
Tue 11-3-2020
Dickinson county supervisors say they want the county's engineer back working full time in Dickinson county, and they passed a motion to that affect at today's (Tues.) meeting.
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Local Election Officials Remind Voters Of Some Things To Keep In Mind Before Heading Out To Polling Sites
Tue 11-3-2020
Jordan Moyer of the Dickinson County Auditor's Office says those voting today (Tues.) will need to do so at their respective precinct polling site
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Election Day 2020 Arrives
Tue 11-3-2020
Polls are open until 9:00 tonight (Tues.) statewide in Iowa.
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Estherville City Council Authorizes G.O. Bond & Awards Bid On Pool Project
Mon 11-2-2020
The council received some good news on the bonds in that the interest rate will be much lower than originally thought.
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Spencer Rotary Club Book Sale November 5-8 at Clay County Regional Events Center
Mon 11-2-2020
800 W 18th St., Spencer, IA
(Spencer)-Precautions being taken to help keep event safe this year
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Iowa Secretary Of State's Office Releases Voter Registration Numbers
Mon 11-2-2020
A record number of Iowans are registered to vote in this election, according to information released today (Mon.) by Secretary of State Paul Pate.
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Local Habitat For Humanity Chapter Looking For Help With Its Latest Build
Mon 11-2-2020
The Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity is looking to complete work soon on its latest build in the area
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Erratic Driving Complaint Leads To Pursuit, Arrest On I-90 Near Sherburn
Mon 11-2-2020
A driving complaint on Interstate 90 in Jackson County led to the arrest of a Sioux Falls Man.
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Ribbon Cutting On East Lake Park Project To Be Held Friday (Nov. 6th)
Mon 11-2-2020
Imagine Iowa Great Lakes is wrapping up another project.
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Spirit Lake Public Library Closing To Public Until Further Notice Due To Rising COVID Numbers
Sun 11-1-2020
The Spirit Lake Public Library is closed to the public effective immediately due to rising COVID numbers.
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