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Jake Bell – Citizen of the Day
Jake Bell of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day Friday, July 19, 2024. Jake works at State Farm in Le Mars. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
Tense Moments for Paullina Thursday
A large law enforcement presence went to Paullina Thursday Morning. Shortly before 10 am, O’Brien County officials received a call from an individual claiming to have shot another person and said they would commit further acts of violence against other individuals and law enforcement. Law enforcement responded to the 4500 block of Red Wood Ave., northeast of Paullina. Precautions were made for nearby homes and businesses, and Mill Creek campground was evacuated.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Spirit Lake Walmart catches fire early Thursday
SPIRIT LAKE, S.D. (KELO) — A fire in a Spirit Lake Walmart had dispatchers active early Thursday morning. At approximately 1:33 a.m. Thursday, the Spirit Lake Community Fire Department was called to report a water flow fire alarm at Walmart in Spirit Lake. The call was updated by law enforcement.
False Alarm! No Mountain Lion Found in Small South Dakota Town
We all know mistakes happen. But one mistake left a South Dakota town in a panic. The residents of Tea, South Dakota were reporting a vicious mountain lion was on the loose and roaming around the Tea Area School District on Monday afternoon July 15th. After investigations by local authorities...
LifeLight Hills Alive sets up for a weekend of faith and music in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - LifeLight Hills Alive is getting ready for the weekend. To ensure everything is set up, a dedicated group of volunteers is working both on Thursday and Friday at Memorial Park in Rapid City. From preparing stages to putting up vendor tents, the team of volunteers is right on track, according to event organizers.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Earns Spot on Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals List
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is celebrating recognition as one of Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals for 2024. This prestigious list acknowledges healthcare providers dedicated to clinical excellence, personalized care, and improving community health outcomes. Becker's editorial team meticulously selects hospitals for the list,...
Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services
An Iowa woman who formerly worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services is accused of stealing an estimated $1.8 million from the department’s Division of Child Protection Services over the course of 13 years. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated grand theft. She was arrested […] The post Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Victoria DeVos – Citizen of the Day
Victoria DeVos is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, July 18, 2024. Victoria is Plymouth County Conservation’s Naturalist. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
GLACIAL LAKES ENERGY DONATES $50,000 TOWARDS BAIRD SLEDDING HILL PROJECT
This year’s Leadership Aberdeen class has been raising funds for the past several months to purchase a snow maker machine and snow groomer to make Baird Hill a safer, more usable sledding hill for families to use throughout the winter months. Last week the class took a big step forward in fundraising for this project to happen this winter season with a $50,000 donation from Glacial Lakes Energy.
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
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