Spirit Lake, Iowa · Saturday, July 4, 2009
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High: 75°F ~ Low: 59°F
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Lead Stories
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Remember troops this Fourth of July
By Caroline Rusk, DCN Staff
While many of the Lakes area's soldiers returned from deployment last July, many still remain overseas fighting for freedom, keeping the peace and protecting the rights and lives of citizens of the world. Ernie Cupp,...
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Waltz jailed for probation violations
By Anitra Wolf, Managing Editor
Repeated probation violations have landed Margaret "Meg" Waltz in jail again. Waltz, 44, of Spirit Lake was arrested for the violations on June 13, just over a month after being arrested for second degree theft. She remains...
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Features
Explosive fun, music and flea markets highlight holiday weekend (07/01/09)
A pair of fireworks displays will highlight the holiday weekend as explosive fun decorates the sky over two of the...
Poll
What excites you most about Okoboji in the summertime?
 Entertainment options - concerts, comedy, seasonal attractions.
 Nature and its amenities - Hiking, biking, birdwatching, sightseeing.
 Seasonal shopping and dining offered only in the tourist season.
 Summer events - community celebrations, athletic events, etc.
 The weather - warmth, sunshine, no more snow.
Headlines
Remember troops this Fourth of July

Waltz jailed for probation violations

Conservation Board still scrambling for Nature Center funds

Little Swan Lake blends wine with entertainment

Injunction shuts doors at Apple Tree Daycare

Calendar
Estherville Flight Breakfast
July 4 at 7-11 a.m., Estherville Airport

Elaine Peacock performance
July 4 at 9-10 a.m. or 10:15-11:15 a.m., Farmers' Market - Fairgrounds

The Nadas performance
July 4 at 7:30 pm, Preservation Plaza

Great American Cookout
July 4, The Inn At Okoboji

Big Bug exhibit
July 4, Lakeside Labs

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National Weather Service forecast for Spirit Lake, Iowa:

Today
Rain Showers
High: 75
Tonight
Rain Showers
Low: 59
Independence
Slight Chance T-storms
High: 77
Sunday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 81
Low: 57
Monday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 84
Low: 61
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High: 84
Low: 63
Wednesday
Slight Chance T-storms
High: 86
Low: 68
Thursday
Chance T-storms
High: 88

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No watches or warnings currently in effect for the Spirit Lake, Iowa, area

Advisories for Iowa · Advisories for Minnesota · All advisories nationwide
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Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S. from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (Times in Central):

Mag.WhenWhere
1.107/03 02:402 mi SW of Ridgely, TN
0.907/03 00:333 mi ENE of Ridgely, TN
1.607/01 15:184 mi NW of Tiptonville, TN
3.407/01 12:147 mi NNW of Bethel Acres, OK
2.807/01 08:442 mi ESE of Pennsville, NJ
1.506/30 05:372 mi WNW of Tiptonville, TN
1.506/29 02:455 mi W of New Madrid, MO
1.906/28 23:068 mi N of Samburg, TN
2.506/27 03:2421 mi SW of Cokedale, CO
3.006/27 01:4419 mi N of Cimarron, NM
2.206/26 22:309 mi SSE of Joshua, TX
3.606/26 16:2310 mi SE of Garber, OK

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