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Van Vs. Semi Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
September 22, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Two people were injured when a van collided with a semi Thursday on Highway 86 near Cutty’s. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Mark Mendenhall of Fort Dodge was driving a 2014 Toyota Sienna southbound when he crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound semi tractor/trailer driven by 51-year-old David Marso […]
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Historic Building In Spencer Damaged In The June Flood Is Being Purchased
September 21, 2024
(Spencer)– A historic building in downtown Spencer that was heavily damaged in the June flood is being purchased. Andrew Maurer and a non-profit group have announced their intention to purchase the former Tangney Hotel. Maurer’s family has a long history with the building. He says he plans to renovate the structure, which would include commercial […]
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Former Armstrong Police Chief Sentenced
September 21, 2024
(Armstrong)– A former Armstrong Police Chief has been sentenced as part of an investigation into corruption involving several other former city officials. 47-year-old Craig Merrill entered an Alford plea on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. He entered the plea just as his trial was to get underway several weeks ago. Merrill Tuesday […]
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Propane Users Urged To Be Thinking Ahead
September 20, 2024
(Des Moines)– Those who use propane to heat their homes and farmers who use the fuel for grain drying are being urged to plan ahead. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says now is a good time to top off your tank. A press release from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says […]
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This Year’s OEI Described As Being Another Big Success
September 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– This year’s Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute held in August is described as being another big success. Alyssa Petersen of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, which puts on the event, says 28 students from six Iowa universities participated this year… She says OEI students were also involved in a community service project that week […]
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