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Spencer Man Sentenced to Prison
Sioux City IA, (Northwest Iowa Now)– A Spencer man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute Cocaine. On July 26th 42-year-old Leon Scott Banks of Spencer was sentenced to three years imprisonment. On February 20th Banks pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute a mixture or...
Bedell home on West Lake Okoboji sells for $9.5 million
A lake front property in northwest Iowa that’s been on the market for a decade has sold for $9.5 million, the highest price on record for an Iowa home. The home in Spirit Lake, located on the shore of West Lake Okoboji, is known as Peace Harbor. It was built in 2004 for Tom Bedell. Bedell is the former CEO of Pure Fishing and son of the late Berkley Bedell, a former Iowa congressman who founded the company in 1937. The home has eight bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a media room named for Spirit Lake’s first movie theater and a replica of an Irish pub that can host up to 300 people.
Medlar Coffee move enlivens business
Medlar Coffee, a downtown Spencer business, drastically changed its space earlier this summer when it relocated to Grand Avenue. The business moved from its original West Fourth Street location and namesake, the historic Medlar building, to around the block and across the street onto Grand Avenue.
Muni musicians takes ‘Break with the Band’ to fairgrounds
The Spencer Municipal Band, under the direction of co-director Tom Rutt, welcome everyone to join them for their concert Thursday, at 7 p.m., on the Northwest Bank Tent stage at the Clay County Fair as part of their “Take a Break with the Band” concerts.
Animal surrenders, shelter capacity push NHS to oppose property tax reform bill
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska senators heard testimony from different businesses Tuesday on the governor's proposal to reform property taxes and cut spending. Three hearings started at 9:30 a.m. on Legislative Bills 1, 2, and 3. LB 1 is Gov. Jim Pillen's property tax plan, introduced by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, which calls for hard caps on local spending with some exceptions like public safety and voter-approved bonds. It also calls for eliminating more than one hundred tax exemptions. The plan would cost you more money when you take your pet to the vet or a groomer.
Spencer Schools Apply for Grants
Spencer IA, (KICD)– At last week’s Spencer School Board Meeting Superintendent Terry Hemann spoke with KICD about Spencer’s Schools applying for several different grants. Hemann says the school was the recipient of a $100,000 donation. Hemann gave some clarification on the school board removing fees for this...
Flood-related displacement creates a housing crisis
REGIONAL—Hawarden resident Morgan State and her children were blowing bubbles in front of their temporary home last week, watching globes of soapy water rise and burst in the shade of large trees at the Big Sioux Recreation Area campground southwest of Hawarden. The State family of four has been...
Nurse charged in patient death agrees to suspend practice and trial is delayed
A nurse who has been criminally charged with wanton neglect for a patient’s death has agreed to halt her practice amid delays in her case going to trial. Becky Sue Manning, 70, of Lake View, was charged in March with felony wanton neglect of a health care facility resident. According to prosecutors, Manning, a licensed […]
Over 5 inches of rain falls on a small area of Webster County
DAYTON, Iowa — The rain began falling near Dayton on Sunday at around 4:30 p.m. There was line after line of rain over the area just north of Dayton. Many rain gauges registered five or more inches, a few even had nine inches. “Well it was a blessing,” said...
Flood forces Rock Valley to delay start of school year
It's been a month since floodwaters rushed through Rock Valley, damaging homes, businesses and the community school. Ever since then, staff, volunteers and construction crews have been working hard to get students back in the classroom.
Lake City Residents Are Reminded To Place Trash In Garbage Can For Scheduled Pick-Up Days
City officials of Lake City wish to remind residents not to leave trash just placed on the curb for pick up, as trash must be placed in an appropriate bin per city ordinance. During the last city council meeting, Daisy Hauling, who operates the city’s garbage collection services, estimated that nearly 50 percent of Lake City residents do not use a trashcan and just place the bags wishing to be disposed of on the curb. City Administrator Jacob Matthews says the municipal code was created to help keep the Lake City community beautiful, safe, and inviting for all by ensuring waste was adequately secured during trash pick-up days.
Camp Winnebago Owner Rally Draws 550 Units to Forest City
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Winnebago Industries Inc. last year changed the name of its annual RV owners rally from its traditional “Grand National Rally” to “Camp Winnebago” just to keep up with the times. But that didn’t mean that the popular 55-year-old event itself, which...
Debris Pickup in Spencer through August 2nd
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Residents in Spencer that are still cleaning debris from their property – are still allowed to put flood-impacted items to the curb in the right-of-way for pick up by the city through August 2nd. City officials will re-evaluate on a week to week basis...
Humboldt County residents push back against reopening of Rutland Quarry
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Iowa — The battle is heating up between a Humboldt County rock quarry and the people living nearby. The new owner of the Rutland Quarry plans to restart limestone mining. The first blast from the new owner last Friday led to homes shaking in Rutland and possibly...
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