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News Archive
Spencer Police Make Arrest In Bogus Money Case
Sat 2-29-2020
40-year-old Jeremy Gayle has been charged with five counts of forgery...all of them class “D” felonies.
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Head On Crash On Hwy 9 Injures Worthington Woman
Fri 2-28-2020
A head-on collision Thursday on Highway 9 near the intersection with Highway 60 injured a Worthington woman.
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Okoboji Schools to celebrate Respect Week March 2-8
Fri 2-28-2020
901 H Ave, Milford, IA
(Milford)-Unified Champions Schools program promotes inclusion of students of all abilities.
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SAFCO Of Milford Contributes $700 To Dickinson County Voluntary Action Center
Fri 2-28-2020
Scott Bergland of SAFCO in Milford tells KUOO news the donation was made possible through a companywide incentive program that gives employees an opportunity to give back to their community.
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Collision At Hwy 71 & 34th Street In Spirit Lake Sends One Person To The Hospital
Fri 2-28-2020
A two-vehicle collision Thursday at the intersection of Highway 71 and 34th Street in Spirit Lake sent one person to the hospital.
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Worthington, Mn. Man Arrested On Charges Associated With Burglaries & Thefts At Businesses In Dickinson County
Fri 2-28-2020
A Worthington, Minnesota man wanted on a warrant for some burglaries and thefts in Dickinson county was taken into custody Thursday.
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Headline Entertainer Announced For Worthington Windsurfing Regatta
Fri 2-28-2020
Casey Donahew will perform Friday, June 12th.
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Jackson Farm & Home Show Coming Up This Saturday (Feb. 29th)
Fri 2-28-2020
It will be held from 9am to 2pm at the Jackson County Central High School in Jackson.
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Fake Money Again Making The Rounds In The Area
Fri 2-28-2020
Police in Spencer say they've had reports from numerous businesses that received bogus twenty dollar bills.
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Dickinson Co. Driver's License Station Will Expand Its Hours Effective March 2nd
Fri 2-28-2020
The driver's license station at the Dickinson County Treasurer's Office will be expanding its hours effective March 2nd.
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Lakes Area Businessman Submits Highest Bid On Existing Okoboji Middle School Property
Thu 2-27-2020
Meeting in special session Thursday evening, the Okoboji School Board acknowledged the successful bidder on the existing middle school site in Arnolds Park was lakes area businessman Neal Slater at $1.1 million.
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Dickinson County Nature Center and RSVP teaming up for Special Volunteer Appreciation Day March 2
Thu 2-27-2020
22785 Nature Center Rd, Okoboji, IA
(Okoboji)-Nature Center seeking new Volunteers due to Pollinator Paradise addition
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Okoboji School Board To Meet In Special Session To Declare Highest Bidder On Middle School
Thu 2-27-2020
We should know later today (Thurs.) who the successful bidder was on the existing Okoboji Middle School in Arnolds Park.
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In An Arrest
Thu 2-27-2020
A traffic stop late Wednesday afternoon in the area of 360th Street and Highway 71 in Clay county resulted in the arrest of a Spencer man.
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Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division Affirms Admin. Law Judge Denial Of Liquor License For A Spencer Business
Thu 2-27-2020
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division says the denial of a liquor license for Southside Grill in Spencer is going to stand.
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Osceola County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest
Thu 2-27-2020
(Sibley)-- A traffic stop early this (Thurs.) morning in Osceola county resulted in the arrest of a Worthington man.
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Authorities Release Name Of Person Killed In Sioux County Crash
Thu 2-27-2020
As we reported Wednesday, the wreck happened around noon Tuesday on Highway 18 between Boyden and Hull.
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park announces latest additions to Roof Garden Concert Series
Wed 2-26-2020
37 Lake Street,Arnolds Park,IA
(Arnolds Park)-Diverse lineup includes Quiet Riot, Eli Young Band, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and The Lettermen
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Move Into New City Hall Will Result In Disruption Of Phone Services For Spencer City Offices/Departments
Wed 2-26-2020
Spencer city offices and several departments will have their telephone service disrupted Thursday (2/27) to accomodate the move into the new City Hall.
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Awarded Grant Through IEDA Entrepreneurial Investment Awards Program
Wed 2-26-2020
The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority as part of its Entrepreneurial Investment Awards program.
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Man Arrested On Multiple Charges In Milford
Wed 2-26-2020
A man accused of possessing stolen property and for driving a vehicle without the owner's permission was arrested earlier this week in Milford.
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Progress Continues On Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District Lift Station, Force Main Project
Wed 2-26-2020
Progress continues on a project to relocate a sanitary sewer lift station at Hayward's Bay, along with installation of a new force main that will run through Brooks Golf Course and along a portion of the west side of Highway 71 in Okoboji.
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Northwest Bank Receives Special Recognition From Iowa Finance Authority
Wed 2-26-2020
The Iowa Finance Authority has announced Northwest Bank has earned a "Gold Lender" designation for their outstanding efforts in assisting homebuyers in 2019.
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Winners Announced In Jackson Business Challenge
Wed 2-26-2020
The winners of the second Jackson Business Challenge were announced Tuesday.
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Hwy 18 Crash Claims A Life
Wed 2-26-2020
A two-vehicle collision Tuesday on Highway 18 two and-a-half miles west of Boyden claimed a life.
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Authorities Say Charges May Be Pending In Connection With Crash That Sent One Person To The Hospital
Wed 2-26-2020
A single vehicle crash last Friday in O'Brien county that sent one person to the hospital is still under investigation, and officials say charges may be pending in connection with it.
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NW Iowa Man Pleads Guilty To Filing Fake Tax Returns
Tue 2-25-2020
A northwest Iowa man has pled guilty to three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent tax returns and three counts of receiving stolen government money or property.
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Authorities Release Name Of Man Killed Earlier This Month In A House Fire In Spencer
Tue 2-25-2020
Firefighters were called to 528 East 1st Street around 8:00 am February 13th and found fire coming from several areas of the home.
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"Leap into Nature" theme of Family Nature Night February 28
Tue 2-25-2020
22785 Nature Center Rd, Okoboji, IA
(Okoboji)-Families should dress to be outdoors.
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Clay County Authorities Recover Stolen Vehicle; Suspect Taken Into Custody
Tue 2-25-2020
Authorities in Clay county have recovered a vehicle that was reported stolen Monday from Main Street in Peterson and a suspect has been taken into custody.
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Some Huge Changes Could Be In Store For A Heavily Traveled Street In Okoboji
Tue 2-25-2020
Meeting in special session Tuesday, the Okoboji City Council approved a motion to formerly request Imagine Iowa Great Lakes consider taking on the project on Sanborn Avenue between Highway 71 and Spier Park.
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Graettinger Man Arrested In Assault Investigation
Tue 2-25-2020
An investigation by Palo Alto county authorities into a report of an assault Monday resulted in the arrest of a Graettinger man.
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Minor Injuries Reported In Single Vehicle Crash (5)
Tue 2-25-2020
Minor injuries were reported this past Saturday in a single vehicle crash in Palo Alto county.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Adopt Resolution Supporting Study Of Lower Gar
Tue 2-25-2020
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today (Tues.) to adopt a resolution supporting a study into sediment that's getting into Lower Gar and Milford Creek.
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Osceola County Sheriff's Office Participating In I-PLEDGE Program
Tue 2-25-2020
Another area law enforcement agency has announced its participation in a program to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of youth.
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Intersection Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
Tue 2-25-2020
Two people were injured Monday in a two-vehicle collision in Fairmont.
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State Representative John Wills Of Spirit Lake Files For Re-Election
Tue 2-25-2020
Wills filed his nomination papers Monday with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.
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Chambers encourage participation in Leap of Kindness Day February 29
Mon 2-24-2020
565 S Hwy 71 - Suite 4, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Chambers suggest everything from food and clothing drives to downloadable card.
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Milford Man Arrested On Forgery And Theft Charges
Mon 2-24-2020
A Milford man has been arrested on forgery and theft charges in Storm Lake.
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A few slots still open for team registration with Get Up & Bowl for Special Olympics
Mon 2-24-2020
2105 Circle Dr W, Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Public invited to attend Silent Auction on March 1
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Estherville Woman
Mon 2-24-2020
A traffic stop early Sunday at the intersection of 290th Avenue and 340th Street in Clay county resulted in the arrest of an Estherville woman on drug charges.
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Man Driving A U-T-V Leads Clay County Authorities On A Pursuit
Mon 2-24-2020
Authorities say an investigation into a report of an underage drinking party early Saturday in Clay county resulted in a pursuit of a utility vehicle.
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Spirit Lake Man Escapes Injury After A Vehicle He Was Driving Collides With An Ice Shack On Hwy 71
Mon 2-24-2020
A Spirit Lake man escaped injury Saturday evening when a vehicle he was driving collided with an ice shack on Highway 71 in Clay county.
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Iowa DNR To Host Input Meeting On Hunting Rules, Regs.
Mon 2-24-2020
Another reminder of a public input meeting the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be holding tomorrow (Tues.) evening at the Dickinson County Nature Center.
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Milford Police Continue Looking For Suspects Wanted In Burglary, Attempted Burglaries, In June, 2019
Mon 2-24-2020
Milford police say they're still looking for two suspects wanted in connection with a burglary last year at the Coffee Shop in Milford and attempted burglaries of The Travel Agency and Zen Salon.
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Five Spirit Lake Middle School Band Students Participate In Honor Band Festival
Sat 2-22-2020
Five band students from Spirit Lake Middle School were selected to participate in the Strong Foundations Middle School Honor Band Festival sponsored by Sioux City East Middle School Band.
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Republicans On Iowa Senate Committee Vote To Place New Limits On Medical Malpractice Cases Involving Death Of A Patient
Fri 2-21-2020
Republicans on a Senate committee have voted to place new limits in medical malpractice cases that involve the death of a patient.
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Dickinson County Nature Center Featuring Some New Exhibits
Fri 2-21-2020
Exhibits detailing the wingspan of certain birds and artifacts from the Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin and Museum are being featured.
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Researcher Says Iowa Flood Forecasts Are Becoming The Norm
Fri 2-21-2020
Government forecasters are warning that Iowa is in store for more significant flooding this spring.
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Emmetsburg's St. Patrick's Association Announces This Year's Irish Dignitary
Fri 2-21-2020
Joan Freeman, a Senator in the Irish parliament, will preside over the festivities March 8th-15th in Emmetsburg.
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History Buffs Will Want To Check Out An Event This Weekend In Spencer
Fri 2-21-2020
A mobile museum detailing five different historic events will be open to visitors this weekend in Spencer.
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Spirit Lake Music Boosters present 3rd Annual Shake the Lakes Show & Jazz Choir Competition February 21-22
Thu 2-20-2020
2701 Hill Ave. Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Thousands of people expected to attend with schools from 5 States participating
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Master Gardner Donation Garden Projects In Buena Vista, Cherokee, Dickinson, O'Brien & Osceola Counties Awarded Grants
Thu 2-20-2020
The grant for Dickinson county will be used to maintain two donation gardens that benefit the Upper Des Moines Food Pantry.
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South O'Brien Community Schools Announces Hiring Of A New Superintendent
Thu 2-20-2020
The School Board has approved the hiring of Wade Riley to the position.
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Airports In Estherville & Storm Lake Awarded Federal Grants
Thu 2-20-2020
Two airports in the region have been awarded grants through the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Museum to be open to public on Saturday during Shake the Lakes Show & Jazz Choir Festival
Wed 2-19-2020
243 West Broadway Street, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Connie Valens to display special Memorabilia this weekend.
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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association to present Rock the Roof featuring Vinyl Nights February 20 at The Majestic Pavilion
Wed 2-19-2020
(Arnolds Park)-Series will conclude with St. Patrick's Rock the Roof March 19, and Spring Prom featuring Richie Lee April 16
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Equipment Failure At Tyson Fresh Meats In Storm Lake Results In Wastewater Discharge
Wed 2-19-2020
The company estimated about 10,000 gallons of wastewater was discharged into the city's storm sewers before it could be stopped.
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ILCC Trustees Approve New Program Offering
Wed 2-19-2020
Tom Brotherton, Executive Dean of the Emmetsburg Campus, received approval to proceed with Cosmetology program.
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Go Fund Me Page Established To Assist Victims Of House Fire In Jackson
Wed 2-19-2020
Jason and Dean Mekosch lost everything except what they were wearing when the fire broke out Monday night.
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Palo Alto County Traffic Stop Results In Arrests Of Two Men
Wed 2-19-2020
The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle in the 4300 block of 360th Street for improper passing on the right.
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Closing In On A Milestone When It Comes To Small Business Start-Ups
Wed 2-19-2020
Brian Dalziel tells KUOO news it's further proof their efforts to help out budding entrepreneurs is having an impact.
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Spencer Man On Multiple Charges
Wed 2-19-2020
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says the driver, Dalton Garrett, was arrested and charged with driving with a revoked license, possession of a controlled substance, 1st offense...marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Bomb Threat Results In Evacuation Of Graettinger-Terril Middle/High School
Tue 2-18-2020
A bomb threat earlier today (Tues.) resulted in the evacuation of the Graettinger-Terril middle school/high school building in Graettinger.
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Iowa Lakeside Laboratory accepting Summer Camp Financial Assistance Applications
Tue 2-18-2020
1838 Highway 86, Milford, IA
(Okoboji)-Registration for popular Summer Camps starts March 2
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Name Of Man Killed In Collapse Of A Barn At A Rembrandt Foods Facility Has Been Released
Tue 2-18-2020
He's identified as Humberto Jesus Lopez of Worthington.
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Fire Destroys Garage & House In Jackson
Tue 2-18-2020
The Jackson Fire Department was called to the scene on River Street Monday night. Firefighters were called back to the address late this (Tues.) morning when the fire re-kindled.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Hear Interest From Okoboji Community Schools Over Possibly Purchasing More Of A Gravel Pit
Tue 2-18-2020
Superintendent Todd Abrahamson was at today's (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting to see if the county might be interested in selling off another portion of a gravel pit on the west side of Milford.
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The Midwest Has A New Pest To Worry About And This Could Be A Smelly One You May Be Sharing Your House With
Tue 2-18-2020
Creighton University Biology Professor Ted Burk, Ph.D., says residents in the midwest have been spotting a new pest in their homes this winter: the brown marmolated stink bug.
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Annual Audit Report Into Spirit Lake Community School District's Finances Released
Tue 2-18-2020
The annual audit report of the Spirit Lake Community Schools has been issued for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2019.
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"Right To Die Bill" Topic Of Discussion At Spirit Lake Legislative Forum
Tue 2-18-2020
The “Iowa End-of-Life Options Act” was introduced in the Senate and House last week.
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Local Lawmaker Speaks Out In Favor Of Bill To Legalize Syringe Exchange Programs In Iowa
Tue 2-18-2020
(Des Moines)-- Republican Senator Zach Whiting of Spirit Lake says he was opposed at first, until he learned more about the potential for reducing diseases and associated costs.
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Wet Roads That Quickly Became Sheets Of Ice Caught Many Motorists Off Guard Late Monday Afternoon
Tue 2-18-2020
The icy roads took many motorists off guard, resulting in another round of accidents.
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Herman's Hermits Featuring Peter Noone & Special Guest Gary Lewis & The Playboys To Perform At Clay County Fair
Tue 2-18-2020
It was announced this (Tues.) morning Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone with special guest Gary Lewis and The Playboys will be performing in front of the grandstand at this year's Clay County Fair the evening of Sunday, September 13th.
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Local Hospital Establishes Protocol As A Precaution For Coronavirus
Mon 2-17-2020
Spencer Hospital has announced it's established a protocol as a precautionary measure for Coronavirus.
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Artisans Road Trip seeking Artists for October Event
Mon 2-17-2020
Okoboji, IA
(Okoboji)-Artists should submit registration by March 1.
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Area Farmers To Converge On Spencer For 2020 Ag Outlook
Mon 2-17-2020
Sam Harper of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee says things get underway with coffee and donut holes being served at 8:00 am, followed by a special event in the Events Center Ballroom
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Hwy 86 Crash North Of Iowa-Minnesota Border Injures Three People
Mon 2-17-2020
According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, around 8:40am, 62 year-old Dallas Stark of Okoboji was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Highway 86, near 740th Street, when he lost control, entered the ditch and rolled.
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Spencer Police Requesting Public's Assistance Into Investigation Of Robbery Early Friday Of A Convenience Store
Mon 2-17-2020
Spencer police are asking for the public's assistance as they investigate a robbery that took place early Friday morning at the Casey's General Store at 800 South Grand Avenue in Spencer.
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Early Morning Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Okoboji Woman
Mon 2-17-2020
A traffic stop early this (Monday) morning at the intersection of 15th Street and Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake resulted in the arrest of an Okoboji woman.
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Clay County Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
Mon 2-17-2020
A two-vehicle collision Saturday at the intersection of Highway 71 and 435th Street in Clay county sent one person to the hospital.
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Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club To Hold Special Event Wednesday (Feb. 19th)
Mon 2-17-2020
The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club is gearing up for one of its major events of the year.
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Tort Reform Among Topics Discussed Saturday At Legislative Forum In Spirit Lake
Mon 2-17-2020
State Representative Megan Jones told the audience she wants that increased, saying the original bill was offensive to her.
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Incident At Rembrandt Foods Facility In Buena Vista County Claims A Life
Mon 2-17-2020
One person died in the collapse of some equipment at a Rembrandt Foods facility in Buena Vista county Friday.
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Charges Filed In Osceola County Crash
Mon 2-17-2020
Charges have been filed in connection with a single vehicle crash this past Thursday in Osceola county.
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Single Vehicle Crash On Hwy 60 Near Iowa-Minnesota Border Results In Minor Injuries
Sun 2-16-2020
Minor injuries were reported Saturday in a single vehicle crash on Highway 60 near the Iowa-Minnesota border.
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Keelson Harbour announces partnership with Live 2 B Healthy Program
Fri 2-14-2020
2810 Aurora Ave W, Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Senior exercise program offered free to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
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Alliant Energy Says It's Getting Reports From Customers Getting Calls From Scammers Threatening To Shut Their Power Off
Fri 2-14-2020
Alliant Energy officials say the company does NOT call customers demanding immediate treatment, and that they do not ask customers to purchase prepaid debit cards, nor do they ask for payment through email.
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Northwest Financial Awarded $1,000 As Winner Of 2020 Healthiest State Award In The Medium Sized Workplace Category
Fri 2-14-2020
Northwest Bank, an affiliate of Northwest Financial Corporation, recently received a check for $1,000 for placing first in the medium size workplace category in the 2020 Healthiest State program.
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Single Vehicle Crash Results In Minor Injuries (4)
Fri 2-14-2020
A Ruthven man sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle crash Wednesday evening.
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Des Moines Woman Arrested On Multiple Charges In Incident Earlier This Month In Dickinson County
Fri 2-14-2020
The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office says it received a call shortly before 7:00 pm February 7th on a vehicle in the 3100 block of Highway 71 that was traveling northbound in the southbound lane at a high rate of speed.
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Spirit Lake School Board Reviews Schematic Plans For New Early Childhood Center & Other Facility Improvements
Fri 2-14-2020
The Spirit Lake School Board reviewed schematic plans and renderings for several upcoming construction projects.
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One Person Found Dead In Spencer House Fire
Fri 2-14-2020
Spencer firefighters were called to 528 East 1st Street around 8:00 am Thursday and found fire coming from the front and rear of the home.
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Lost Island Nature Center offering activities during Cabin Fever Weekend in Ruthven February 22
Thu 2-13-2020
3267 350th Ave, Ruthven, IA
(Ruthven)-Youth Ice Fishing, Chili Cook-off and Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides highlight festivities
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First Legislative Forums Of The Session To Be Held This Sat. (Feb. 15th) In Spencer & Spirit Lake
Thu 2-13-2020
The first legislative forums of the session will be held this Saturday in Spencer and Spirit Lake.
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***BREAKING NEWS*** A Power Outage Is Affecting A Large Part Of Lake Park In Sub-Zero Weather
Thu 2-13-2020
A power outage is affecting a large part of Lake Park late this (Thurs.) morning and city officials say it could be late afternoon or early evening before its restored.
The outage is affecting the area north of Avenue C and west of Market Street, and the north side of Avenue D to East 3rd.
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Arnolds Park City Council Adopts Revised Snowmobile/ATV/Golf Cart Ordinance; Approves Recycling Agreement With County
Thu 2-13-2020
The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening approved an ordinance revision that allows the operation of those vehicles 24 hours, so long as they have functioning headlights and tailights.
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Arnolds Park City Council Hears Update On State Pier Project
Thu 2-13-2020
The council was informed the DNR has granted a permit allowing the project to proceed
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City Of Okoboji Starting To Save Up For Big Street Project
Thu 2-13-2020
The city is eyeing plans to resurface Lakeshore Drive in coming years, which will require a significant amount of financial resources.
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Spencer Woman Battling Rare Form Of A-L-S, Or Lou Gehrig's Disease, Receives Another Infusion Of A Special Drug
Thu 2-13-2020
A Spencer woman battling a rare form of A-L-S, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, received her 11th infusion of an experimental drug Wednesday.
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Woman (2)
Thu 2-13-2020
A single vehicle crash Thursday in Martin county injured a St. James woman.
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Crews Still Trying To Determine Source Of Petroleum Odor In Milford Sewer System
Wed 2-12-2020
Crews late this (Wed.) afternoon were still trying to determine the source of a petroleum odor that was coming from a portion of Milford's sanitary sewer system.
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Arnolds Park City Council Takes Action To Make A Bid On Current Okoboji Middle School
Wed 2-12-2020
The Arnolds Park City Council spent a portion of its meeting Wednesday night in closed session to talk about making an online bid for the current Okoboji Middle School site.
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Graettinger-Terril, Ruthven-Ayrshire School Boards Offer Shared Supt./Elem. Principal Position To A Terril Graduate
Wed 2-12-2020
The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire School Boards have offered the shared Superintendent/Elementary Principal position to Marshall Lewis.
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Extremely Poor Visibility Wreaks Havoc With Motorists
Wed 2-12-2020
Numerous accidents, some involving multiple vehicles, have been occurring.
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Dickinson Co. Treasurer's Office To Open One Hour Later Than Usual February 18th
Wed 2-12-2020
The Dickinson County Treasurer's Office will be opening one hour later than normal on Tuesday, February 18th.
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Vehicle Struck By Bullet
Wed 2-12-2020
Clay county authorities are investigating an incident in which a vehicle was struck by a bullet.
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Authorities Trying To Find Source Of Petroleum Smell In Milford Sewer System
Wed 2-12-2020
A strong odor of a petroleum type product in the sanitary sewer system has officials taking some special precautions in Milford. Mayor Steve Anderson, who's also Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District tells KUOO news crews have been detecting the odor coming from a lift station on the south side of Milford.
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ISU Extension Clay County To Hold Soil Fertility Workshop
Wed 2-12-2020
Area producers will be able to get a jump on the upcoming growing season with a special event later this month.
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Okoboji City Council Awards Bids On Pickleball Court And Dixon Beach Seawall Projects
Wed 2-12-2020
The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening awarded bids on a couple of major projects. The first was for a project to build four pickleball courts at Speir Park.
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36th Annual Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook Conference and Trade Show February 18
Tue 2-11-2020
800 West 18th St,Spencer,IA
(Spencer)-Conference to feature several speakers including Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig
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Fire Destroys Machine Shed (1)
Tue 2-11-2020
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says the Harris Fire Department was called to the scene around 3:00 am after a sheriff's deputy who was on patrol noticed the fully engulfed machine shed.
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There Are Renewed Concerns In The Iowa Great Lakes Over School Start Dates Due To Labor Day Falling Late This Year
Tue 2-11-2020
That's resulted in the Iowa Great Lakes and Spirit Lake Area Chambers of Commerce, Okoboji Tourism and the Milford Commercial Club drafting a letter to area school officials urging them to start school a little later this year.
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Proposed Drainage Project Near Lake Park Dies Due To Opposition From Landowners
Tue 2-11-2020
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) learned requirements had been met for a remonstrance on the project in Drainage District 15, which extends from the south side of the city of Lake Park to south of Highway 9.
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Another Grandstand Act Announced For This Year's Clay County Fair
Tue 2-11-2020
Fair officials announced today (Tues.) Darci Lynne and Friends will be performing in front of the grandstand at 7:30 pm Friday, September 18th as part of their “Fresh Out of the Box Tour”.
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Okoboji School Board Revises Policy On Classroom Size; Hears Update On Middle School Project
Mon 2-10-2020
The change basically removes a cap that set a limit of students to a classroom.
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Fire Heavily Damages Boat Storage Facility
Mon 2-10-2020
Fire today (Mon.) heavily damaged a boat storage facility just northeast of Milford.
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Camp Autumn to Host Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser February 15
Mon 2-10-2020
4233 Yew Avenue, Sutherland, IA
(Sutherland)-Event is supported by The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club
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Federal Jury Convicts NW Iowa Man On Meth Conspiracy Charge
Mon 2-10-2020
50-year-old Juan Lopez-Zuniga of Denison, Iowa was convicted Friday by a jury in U.S. District Court in Sioux City for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota.
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Former Longtime Spirit Lake Police Officer Passes Away
Mon 2-10-2020
Larry Moorhead died this past Thursday at a Des Moines Hospice. He was 68.
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Spirit Lake Police Asking For Assistance In Identifying Suspects
Mon 2-10-2020
Spirit Lake police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying three women (shown in photo).
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Annual Audit Report Released For City Of Spencer
Mon 2-10-2020
An annual audit of finances for the city of Spencer for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2019 has been released.
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Corridor To Begin Conducting BEST Of Iowa Interviews This Week
Mon 2-10-2020
The program is used to identify opportunities for growth, potential threats to retain jobs and any impediments that discourage local expansion.
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No Injuries Reported In Snowmobile Fire
Sat 2-8-2020
No injuries were reported earlier this (Sat.) afternoon when a snowmobile went up in flames in the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 71 between East and West Lakes Okoboji...just north of the Ritz.
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Hwy 60 Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital (1)
Sat 2-8-2020
A single vehicle crash Thursday evening on Highway 60 about two miles south of Hospers injured a Sheldon man.
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Registration underway for 9th Annual Get Up & Bowl for Special Olympics
Fri 2-7-2020
2105 Circle Dr W, Spirit Lake, IA
(Spirit Lake)-Silent Auction donations also being accepted at this time
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Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Spencer Man On Multiple Charges
Fri 2-7-2020
A traffic stop earlier this week in Palo Alto county resulted in the arrest of a Spencer man on multiple charges.
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Ongoing Burglary Investigation Results In Additional Charges Against Suspect
Fri 2-7-2020
Authorities in Palo Alto county have filed additional charges against a suspect as the result of an ongoing investigation into some burglaries and thefts.
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Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Lu Verne, Iowa Bank Employee Sentenced To Life In Prison
Fri 2-7-2020
35-year-old Valentino Williams appeared this (Fri.) morning in Kossuth County District Court and pled guilty to one count of 1st degree murder.
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Clay County Authorities Looking For Driver Of Semi Involved In A Hit & Run
Fri 2-7-2020
Authorities are searching for a driver who left the scene of an accident Friday morning.
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Northwest Financial Corp. Wins Award In Healthiest State Initiative
Fri 2-7-2020
Northwest Financial Corporation of Arnolds Park was the winner in the medium workplace category.
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Peterson Man Arrested After Deputy Smells Marijuana While Serving Civil Papers
Fri 2-7-2020
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 49-year-old Keith Gentry was booked into jail on a charge of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Two Men Accused Of Assaulting Emmet County Sheriff's Deputy
Fri 2-7-2020
Two men face charges for allegedly assaulting a Sheriff's Deputy in Emmet county.
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Execution Of Arrest Warrant Results In Multiple Arrests
Thu 2-6-2020
Emmet county authorities say six people were arrested following the execution of a search warrant January 3rd at lot 8 of the Green Acres Trailer Court in Estherville.
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest (3)
Thu 2-6-2020
A traffic stop back on January 15th on Highway 4 near Wallingford resulted in the arrest of a Harris man.
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Alta Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Thu 2-6-2020
A northwest Iowa man is facing attempted murder charges for firing a shotgun at the driver of a car in Alta.
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Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby to hold monthly meeting at Iowa Lakeside Lab February 8
Thu 2-6-2020
1838 Highway 86, Milford, IA
(Milford)-Meeting to include discussion of bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, HR 763
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Dickinson County, NW Financial Corp. Among Those Being Recognized At Healthiest State Awards Program
Thu 2-6-2020
The Healthiest State Annual Awards will be presented this (Thurs.) evening at an event in Des Moines.
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Upcoming Legislative Forums To Be Moderated By Two Members Of Student Senate At SL Campus Of ILCC
Thu 2-6-2020
The forums, scheduled for February 15th and March 7th, will be moderated by Student Senators Emma Dhyrcupp of Milford and Olivia Davis of Spirit Lake.
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Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club Car Drop Contest underway
Wed 2-5-2020
Okoboji, IA
(Okoboji)-Contest helps support Club's Community Projects
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On Line Registration Now Under Way For 2020 Walleye Weekend
Wed 2-5-2020
Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says there are no major changes in the format this year.
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Three-Part Informational Program On Parkinson's Disease To Be Offered Next Month In Spencer
Wed 2-5-2020
Sara Diercks of the Clay County Extension Office, which is putting on the sessions, says they're intended to help raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease.
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Two Vehicle Collision In Clay County Sends Two People To The Hospital
Wed 2-5-2020
Minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision Tuesday at the intersection of Highways 10 and 71 in Clay county.
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Single Vehicle Rollover Injures Two People From Fairmont
Wed 2-5-2020
Two people from Fairmont were injured last (Tues.) night in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 90 in southern Minnesota's Faribault county.
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President & CEO Of Lakes Regional Healthcare Attends State Of The Union At Invitation Of Congressman Steve King
Wed 2-5-2020
King says he extended the invitation to Jason Harrington for his assistance in getting Jaci Hermstad of Spencer, who's battling A-L-S Lou Gehrig's Disease, back and forth to Rochester for her treatments.
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Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber launches Logo Design Contest for upcoming Winter Games
Tue 2-4-2020
565 US-71 #4, Arnolds Park, IA
(Arnolds Park)-Deadline to submit is March 10
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Iowa Lakes Community College offering Singing Valentines February 14
Tue 2-4-2020
300 S 18th St, Estherville, IA
(Estherville)-Anyone wishing to schedule a Singing Valentine should do so soon
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Longtime County Auditor For Clay County Announces She Won't Seek Re-Election
Tue 2-4-2020
Longtime Clay County Auditor Marge Pitts has announced she won't be seeking re-election.
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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Has A New Executive Director
Tue 2-4-2020
Clay Norris of Spirit Lake has accepted the position effective January 29th.
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Recycling Contracts
Tue 2-4-2020
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today (Tues.) to approve recycling agreements with several cities, provided they also sign off on them.
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No Word As To When Democratic Caucus Results Might Be Released
Tue 2-4-2020
The Iowa Democratic Party says it could be later today (Tues.) or even later before the numbers are made public.
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Osceola County Traffic Stops Result In Arrests
Mon 2-3-2020
Two men were arrested in separate traffic stops Saturday in Osceola county.
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Little Rock Woman Accused Of Stealing Gift Card From Employer
Mon 2-3-2020
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Brooke Manitz was charged today (Mon.) with theft in the 4th degree.
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Pure Fishing Announces Winner Of Its Winter Games Casting Contest
Mon 2-3-2020
Riley Maas of Ottumwa was the grand prize winner of a $250 gift certificate from Fisherman's Factory Outlet.
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Lakes Area Hockey Association Closing In On Fundraising Goal For Arena Improvements
Mon 2-3-2020
Those overseeing a fundraising campaign for the 3rd phase of a construction project at the Boji Bay Ice Arena in Spirit Lake say they're making headway on their $1.1 million goal.
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Spencer Man Arrested On Warrants For Alleged Sex Offender Registry And Probation Violations
Mon 2-3-2020
A Spencer man wanted on warrants for violation of probation and failing to register as a sex offender was taken into custody over the weekend.
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Leaders Of Both Major Political Parties Expecting Good Turnouts For This (Mon.) Evening's Caucuses
Mon 2-3-2020
After months of political ads and hearing from candidates, Iowa voters will finally have their say as the presidential selection process gets underway this (Mon.) evening with the caucuses.
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Milford Police To Participate In I-PLEDGE Program; Compliance Checks Will Be Conducted On Businesses
Mon 2-3-2020
The Milford Police Department is participating in a program designed to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of youth.
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SL Firefighters Respond To Report Of Leaking Propane Tank
Mon 2-3-2020
Firefighters were called around 3:30 pm to Fick's Ace Hardware in Spirit Lake where a large propane tank was reportedly hissing.
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