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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Palo Alto County

Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Palo Alto County for the first time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture collected insect samples last month from an ash tree in the

Storm Lake Contractor Coffee Scheduled This Week

The City of Storm Lake’s Building Department will host its annual Contractor Coffee this Wednesday, April 3rd at 7am at City Hall. All contractors are encouraged to attend the informational

Five Northwest Iowans Indicted on Federal Drug Charges

Twelve people, including five northwest Iowans have been federally indicted for drug conspiracy, 11 of whom were convicted by plea or trial and sentenced. The US Attorney’s office says Dustin

Woman Injured in Car vs Deer Collision in Clay County

An Emmetsburg woman was injured when her vehicle struck a deer over the weekend in Clay County. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at approximately 8:15

Ruling Issued on MidAmerican Natural Gas Increase

The Iowa Utilities Board released its ruling today (Fri) on MidAmerican Energy’s request for a natural gas service rate increase. The I-U-B approved a 3.8 percent increase in natural gas

Man Arrested on Assault Charge in Odebolt

Sac County authorities arrested a man in the early morning hours today (Fri) on an assault charge. According to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the residence at

Vehicle Totaled in Clay County Rollover Accident

A vehicle was heavily damaged and the driver was injured in a rollover accident in Clay County. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the mishap occurred around 6:45 Thursday

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