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Nebraska Man Injured In Alton Accident
Alton, Iowa – A South Sioux City man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening (July 17th) on Highway 60, just south of Alton. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says around 6:45 Wednesday evening the Sioux County Communications Center received calls reporting that 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was being driven in an unsafe manner, northbound on Highway 60. Deputies say before they could locate and stop the Jeep its driver, who authorities identify as 31-year-old Orson Castillo, lost control of the SUV and struck a bridge.
Officer George Athan Selected As Lake View’s Next Police Chief
The Lake View City Council will host a special meeting this (Friday) afternoon for the appointment of a new head for the Lake View Police Department (LVPD). The council convenes at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake View Municipal Building to consider a resolution to appoint George Athan, a current LVPD officer, as the new police chief. Athan will be sworn in following the council’s approval of the resolution. Athan’s previous law enforcement experience includes time with the Dunlap Police Department and the Sac County Sheriff’s Office. The only other items on the agenda for Friday’s special session include a discussion of a “Party in the Park” event slated for Aug. 2 and a routine liquor license approval. Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more from Lake View’s new police chief in upcoming newscasts.
Sioux Rapids Family Care Clinic Reopens in Temporary Location
The Sioux Rapids Family Care Clinic of Spencer Hospital announces the reopening of its services at a temporary location following recent flood damage to its regular clinic. The temporary clinic is located at 702 Blake Street in Sioux Rapids, and it will resume operations during regular clinic hours. A news release states that Sioux Rapids Family Care Clinic remains committed to delivering essential healthcare services to both existing patients and new patients in need of care. The Sioux Rapids Family Care Clinic thanks the community for its ongoing support during the transitional period. Updates on the restoration progress of the regular clinic will be communicated as information becomes available.
Fairmont fans see Sanders blast to 120th USMTS win
The outlaw open-wheel modifieds of the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt returned to the Fairmont Raceway for the first time in eight seasons on Thursday as Rodney Sanders netted his third win of 2024. Gary Christian led the 25-car field to the green flag to start the 25-lap...
Storm Lake School Board Approves High School Cell Phone Policy
The Storm Lake School Board approved an updated high school cell phone policy on Wednesday. High School Principal Matt Doebel said it’s been a big undertaking. He said they talked with officials from other schools considering implementing a cell phone policy and modeled it after one that’s being used in a school in New York…
Final Pleasant Prairie Threshing Bee to be held this month
After 25 years, Nick Foster will hold the final Pleasant Prairie Threshing Bee on July 27. Foster is the president of the Greene County Historical Society, a farmer in Jefferson, and he collects antique tractors and farming equipment. Foster described a threshing machine as essentially a stationary combine that separates the grain from the stalk and chaff.
Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to False Shooting Report at Paullina Residence
There turned out to be no injuries after law enforcement officers from multiple agencies converged on a rural Paullina residence Thursday morning after the O’Brien County Communications Center reportedly received a call from an individual who claimed to have shot a person and claimed they would commit further acts of violence against other individuals and responding law enforcement.
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk.
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Iowa Forecast: Showers. Thunderstorms to Hit North, West Areas
Des Moines, IA – Showers and thunderstorms are set to return to Iowa this weekend, primarily affecting the northern and western regions. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, the rain and storms are not expected to be severe. Residents can anticipate rain and storms starting Saturday, with continued precipitation into Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the 70s, nearing 80 degrees on both days.
Two Iowa ag cooperatives will swap locations, but say farmers will see no change in service
Two Iowa agricultural cooperatives are swapping locations, but the businesses said Wednesday the move won’t impact services to farmers. AgVantage FS, based in Waverly, says it’s buying Nexus Cooperative’s agronomy assets in Elgin, Lamont and Randalia, all of which are in northeast Iowa. Charles City-based Nexus says...
Eastern Iowa laborers slam state amid battle over relaxed child labor regulations
Eastern Iowa laborers are disappointed with the state's lobbying for looser child labor restrictions. At a roundtable hosted at the IBEW 405 Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday night, representatives from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area labor federations gathered to share the history of child labor restrictions and to recount...
Algona Stunned By North Polk Rally in Substate Game
A late 3-0 lead disappeared for the Algona baseball team, as the Bulldogs were denied a spot in the state tournament by the North Polk Comets, falling 4-3 in the class 3A – substate 2 championship game on Wednesday night. The 3-0 Bulldog advantage was erased quickly in the...
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