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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has New Leadership
December 19, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has some new officers. Ted Poulsen has been selected as the new President and Chairman of the board, Kirk Webb as Vice President and Becky Brockmann, Secretary. Ted Poulsen, the new President of the association stated, “I am honored and humbled to be elected to this […]
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Nationwide Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Suspects In Lyon County Courthouse Burglary/Vandalism Case
December 19, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects in connection with the burglary at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into the break-in which occurred during the overnight hours of December 16th into the early morning of December 17th, has led to the […]
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Financially Troubled Jackson Ambulance Service Awarded State Grants
December 18, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– The financially strapped ambulance service in Jackson has been awarded a couple of state grants. City officials say the first award is a $63,855 “Earn While You Learn” grant, which will allow Jackson Ambulance Service to hire and train up to six EMS apprentices in 2026 at no direct cost to the City. […]
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A Number Of Roads Throughout The Region Are Closed Late This (Thurs.) Afternoon Due To Pile-Ups
December 18, 2025
***UPDATE as of 6:00 pm 12/18: KUOO news has learned all state/U.S. highways in the immediate area have reopened. However, authorities tell us extreme caution is still advised as tow services continue to operate throughout the region removing vehicles.*** ***UPDATE as of 5:28 pm 12/18: Both lanes of Highway 18 between Sanborn and Sheldon have […]
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IGLSD Customers To See Annual Increases In Sewer Bills Over Next Several Years
December 18, 2025
(Milford)– Customers of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District will be seeing a series of rate increases in coming years, with the first one being effective this coming July 1st, 2026. Steve Anderson, who oversees the Sanitary District, tells KUOO news the annual increases will be carried out in increments each year over the next […]
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Officials Mounting Campaign To Bring Awareness To Sex Trafficking In SW Minnesota
December 18, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– An agency that serves a number of counties in southwest Minnesota is raising the awareness of sex trafficking. Allan Bakke of the Southwest Crisis Center says they serve an 11 county area. He says the statistics are alarming… “The interesting thing, while we do have the second smallest regional population of only 140,000, […]
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Possible Improvements Being Explored For Estherville Airport
December 18, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council earlier this week authorized the submission of the Airport Improvement Program Preapplication to the Iowa Department of Transportation. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the action was based on a recommendation from the city’s Airport Commission… “The projects that they have identified include the construction of a grass pathway from the […]
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Lyon County Authorities Seeking Arrest Warrants In Courthouse Burglary/Vandalism Incident
December 18, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Authorities in Lyon county say they’ve identified suspects they believe are responsible for burglarizing and vandalizing the courthouse in Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says they have reviewed security video from throughout the building, adding that arrest warrants are being requested for burglary in the 3rd degree, a class “D” felony; […]
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Lyon County Courthouse In Rock Rapids Is Closed Rest Of The Week; Authorities Say It’s “A Crime Scene”
December 17, 2025
***THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION TO INCLUDE NEW INFORMATION FROM AUTHORITIES*** (Rock Rapids)– The Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids is currently closed to the public and will remain so the rest of the week. According to a press release from county officials, the incident took place during the overnight hours […]
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