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Spencer Officials Keeping Close Tabs On DOGE & Potential Impacts On FEMA
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they’re keeping a close eye on what’s going on in Washington, D.C with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. More specifically, City Manager Kevin Robinson says they’re concerned over any possible impacts to FEMA and how it could affect flood recovery efforts… Robinson briefed the city council on […]
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Fire Destroys Garage & Pickup
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– Fire late this (Monday) afternoon destroyed a garage and pickup in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after 4:00 pm to 402 West 1st Street after getting a report of a pickup on fire in a garage. An updated page went out a few minutes later indicating the garage itself had become […]
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Estherville City Council Approves Purchase Of Building To Serve As New Police Headquarters
February 18, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to purchase a building at 509 1st Avenue South that will be come the new headquarters for the city’s Police Department. City Administrator Penny Clayton says this particular building best fits their needs adding it will require a minimal amount of remodeling… Clayton adds the Estherville […]
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Investigation Into Recent Burglaries Results In Arrest Of Okoboji Man
February 18, 2025
(Okoboji)– An Okoboji man has been charged in connection with some recent burglaries at some residences on Lakeshore Drive in Okoboji. Police say the burglaries and attempted burglaries took place February 15th. They say a subsequent investigation led to arrest warrants being issued for 47-year-old Wesley Vincent Swanson of Okoboji. A search warrant was obtained […]
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