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For The First Time In Many, Many Years, Iowa Appears Set To End Year With Less Than 300 Traffic Fatalities
December 26, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– There’s good news to report when it comes to traffic fatalities in Iowa as we wrap up 2025. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says we appear to be on track to meet a major milestone… “Traffic fatalities, potentially, knock on wood, one of those years where we’re going to for the […]
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Ruthven Boil Advisory Lifted
December 26, 2025
(Ruthven)– A boil order previously in effect for Ruthven has been lifted. The order went into effect following a water main break Christmas Day near the town’s water treatment plant.
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Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites Established
December 26, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Now that Christmas is over you may be wondering how to dispose of that natural Christmas tree and greenery. The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has once again established drop-off locations for those items with special trailers located at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park parking lot and the lot at the […]
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I-90 Crash Injures Estherville Woman
December 26, 2025
(Luverne, Mn.)– A single vehicle crash Christmas Eve on Interstate 90 west of Luverne injured an Estherville woman. The Minnesota State patrol says 34-year-old Amanda Kern was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound when the vehicle left the road and rolled. Kern was taken by ambulance to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls with non-life threatening […]
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Lyon County Officials Say Some Personal Data May Have Been Compromised In Courthouse Burglary
December 25, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Some department heads at the Lyon County Courthouse say some personal data may have been compromised as a result of last week’s burglary at the courthouse in Rock Rapids. Officials made the announcement in a press release issued later in the day Wednesday (Dec. 24th). You can read that release here.
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Boil Advisory Issued For Ruthven Due To A Christmas Day Water Main Break
December 25, 2025
(Ruthven)– A boil advisory is in effect for the city of Ruthven due to a broken water main this Christmas morning (12/25). The break occurred near the city’s water treatment plant. City officials say crews are working on repairing it, adding they hope to have service restored as quickly as possible. The boil advisory will […]
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Additional Details Released Into Arrests Of Lyon County Courthouse Burglary Suspects
December 24, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Authorities in Lyon county have released some additional details into the arrests of two suspects in connection with the burglary at the courthouse in Rock Rapids last week. Sheriff Brian Hilt says after they were able to identify the suspects through security video, authorities learned the suspects had been given a ride to […]
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Iowa State Patrol Offers Reminder For Holiday Revelers
December 24, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– If you plan to celebrate over the holidays there are some very important things to consider. Among them, don’t drink and drive. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol tells KUOO news if alcohol is in your plans, you need to be making some arrangements ahead of time, including having an alternate form […]
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A Local Hospice Program Has Received A Special Designation For Its Work With Veterans
December 24, 2025
(Spencer)– A local hospice program has received special recognition for its work with veterans. Avera@Home Hospice of Spencer Hospital has earned a level 4 Star designation in the national We Honor Veterans program for providing high-quality, veteran-centered hospice care. We Honor Veterans is a collaboration between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the […]
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