The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says the deputy tried to pull over 26-year-old Dustin Rosewall of Cherokee but he refused to stop. 

The Minnesota State Patrol says 35-year-old Thomas Vanhorsen was driving a 2018 Freightliner tractor/trailer eastbound on Highway 60 near Madelia when the rig left the road and crashed into a ditch.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 27-year-old Glorisel Rojas was driving a 2008 Toyota Yaris northbound when she lost control of the vehicle on the snow and ice covered road.

Tracie Lang was among five current and former city officials who were arrested and charged in a corruption investigation. Online court records show Lang entered into a plea deal

Speaking at a press conference today, Mayor Kevin Robinson said a lot people in the community have already been busy putting together plans.

Governor Kim Reynolds today (Thurs.) gave an update on the status of COVID vaccinations in Iowa.

The U.S. Attorney's Office says as part of a plea deal, 26-year-old Chance Wetter admitted he and others distributed meth in the lakes area from October 2019 through February of 2020.

The 3A Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated Matthew T.E. Early and John M. Sandy, both of Spirit Lake.

Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in Cherokee County for the first time.

The Spirit Lake Police Department says Diane Ringhofer of Okoboji was driving a 2015 GMC Yukon northbound and was attempting to turn left onto 34^th Street when she pulled into the path of a southbound 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Kathleen Brown of Arnolds Park.

The current City Clerk of Armstrong has entered a guilty plea to at least one of the charges filed against her. Connie Lang was among five current and former city officials who were arrested and charged in the investigation.

Taylor Prather, Prevention and Education Coordinator with Seasons Center, says two different types of training will be available..

Executive Director Clay Norris tells KUOO news they'll be kicking off the season March 18^th with the group “Rock a la Carte”.

In a unanimous decision, the Northwest Iowa Community College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. John Hartog III of Boyden, as the 10th president of NCC

The Iowa Senate has passed legislation to reduce the early voting period in Iowa by nine days and move up the deadline for getting absentee ballots to a county auditor's office.

A revised purchasing policy pertaining to funds received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency was on the agenda for Tuesday evening's Spirit Lake City Council meeting.

Mayor Greg Buum submitted his resignation and the council accepted it.

Sonja Hamm, Vice President of Human and Foundation Resources at LRH tells KUOO news this is the second year for their “Roses Just Because” program

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning held a public hearing on the preliminary engineer's report for a tile repair on a couple of branches in Drainage District 23.

A traffic stop late Monday afternoon at the intersection of 270^th Street and 320^th Avenue in Clay county resulted in the arrests of two people on multiple charges.

Board members last month indicated they would look into the possibility of legal action to address construction deficiencies at the new middle school

It's recommended to continue to run a stream from a faucet that's the width of a pencil lead.

City Code requires the entire width and length of sidewalks be cleared completely. City officials say even the smallest amount of snow or ice will trigger enforcement of the ordinance.

A gusty southwest wind has been causing issues in some areas with snow blowing and sticking to the road pavement, then melting and re-freezing.

ISU Extension of Clay County is inviting families with preschool and elementary children to participate in a family story walk on March 6th.

City officials say all vehicles will need to be out of that area by midnight.

A broken water main will result in a temporary disruption of service today (Mon. 2/22) for some Spirit Lake residents living on Gary Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets. 

Farm Nutrients has been owned by Rembrandt Enterprises, and headquartered in Spirit Lake.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, attendance by the general public will be limited to 15 people and is by reservation only. Those attending will be required to wear a mask and social distance.

Online records show Mayor Greg Buum, Police Chief Craig Merrill and former City Clerks Connie Thackery and Mary "Kate" Staton were released earlier this week.

Rick Olesen of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative tells KUOO news it was the first time in the 80 year history of the Southwest Power Pool that that's happened

Seasons Center is hosting a snowman building contest Saturday (Feb. 20th) outside of Spencer Hospital. 

Deputies say the semi was attempting to pass the car when the two collided.

Republicans on a Senate committee voted to shorten Iowa’s early voting period from 29 to 18 days today (Thursday) and make other absentee balloting changes. 

City officials are reminding property owners they are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours of when the snowfall ends, regardless of how much falls.