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Spencer Community Schools Announces Hiring Of New Middle School Principal

February 14, 2025

(Spencer)– The Spencer School Board has announced the selection of Blake Wendt as the new Principal at Spencer Middle School. He begins his new role this coming July 1st. Wendt succeeds Tammy Delaney who’s retiring at the end of the school year. Wendt is currently principal at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. He previously was a math […]

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Another Area Hospital Named A Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

February 13, 2025

(Spencer)– Another area hospital has been named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Spencer Hospital is the only hospital in Iowa to have earned the distinction every year since its inception. Spencer Hospital President Brenda Tiefenthaler says “the recognition is testament to the dedication and expertise of […]

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HPAI Detected In Buena Vista County Commercial Turkey Flock

February 13, 2025

(Des Moines)– Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista county. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says this is third detection of the virus within domestic birds so far this year. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista county in […]

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Local Health Official: Respiratory Viruses Running Rampant Right Now

February 13, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– If you’re experiencing a lot of coughing, fever and body aches right now, you’re far from being alone. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health tells KUOO news they’re seeing a lot of respiratory illnesses right now. She says case levels are much higher this season compared to previous years… Carey says there […]

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Lakes Regional Healthcare Again Recognized As A Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

February 13, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says the designation is through The Chartis Center for Rural Health… Harrington says the fact Lakes Regional Healthcare has made that list consistently speaks volumes of their staff… This is […]

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