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Lake Park Fire Dept. Responds To Report Of Smoke At H-LP Middle School-High School

June 15, 2024

(Lake Park)– A report of some smoke in the library at the Harris-Lake Park Middle School-High School late this (Saturday) morning prompted a response from firefighters. Lake Park Fire Chief Brandon Ehret tells KUOO news they were called to the scene around 11:15 am… The building was evacuated as a precaution and no injuries were […]

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June Is Invasive Species Awareness Month

June 15, 2024

(Undated)– The month of June is Invasive Species Awareness Month. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says woodlands, wildlands and waterways draw hundreds of thousands of tourists and recreational users each year. Officials say much of the spread of invasive species comes innocently enough: from people simply enjoying nature. They say uninvited guests can hitch […]

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ILCC Students Volunteer In Chicago During Mission Trip

June 15, 2024

(Estherville)– Students from the Laker Life campus ministry at Iowa Lakes Community College volunteered their time during spring break to serve underprivileged residents during a week-long mission trip to Chicago. Students volunteered at Breakthrough Ministries, which provides meals and shelter for those who are homeless. The students provided, prepared, and served the meals; organized clothes […]

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Bird Flu Detected In Two More NW Iowa Dairy Herds

June 15, 2024

(Des Moines)– Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in two more northwest Iowa dairy herds. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says one case is in a Plymouth county dairy herd and the other is in a Sioux county dairy. The case in Sioux county is the third in that county. A […]

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Head-On Collision Claims A Life

June 15, 2024

(Rock Rapids)– A two vehicle collision on Highway 75 south of Rock Rapids late Friday afternoon claimed a life. The Iowa State Patrol says 48-year-old Joni Wulf of Rock Rapids was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala northbound. Wulf’s vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2018 Jeep Compass driven by 29-year-old Megan […]

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