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Sirens 1-6
(Sirens ~ 01/08/16)
Jason Summers, 43, of Estherville was charged with theft in the fifth degree theft at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Wal-Mart in Spirit Lake. Kyrsten Marie Fitzgerald, 24, of Estherville was charged with driving while license suspended, excessive speed and no insurance at 1:26 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the corner of 255th Avenue and Highways 9 and 71 in Spirit Lake...
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WINTER GAMES VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for a handful of University of Okoboji Winter Games events. The list includes the Chili Cook Off 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Dickinson County Expo Building Spirit Lake; the Chocolate Classic & Galleria from 10:30 a.m. ...
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CHESS CLUB TO MEET
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
The Spirit Lake Public Library invites all school-age youth with a basic knowledge of chess to come Tuesday, Jan. 19. They play from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. while enjoying a light snack. Their adult mentor is willing to teach any youth who have an interest in learning the game. Please call the library at 336-2667 to sign up. Walk-ins are always welcome...
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AFTER SCHOOL PARTY, STORY TIME AT MILFORD LIBRARY
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
The After School Craft Party at the Milford Memorial Library takes place on Thursday, Jan. 14 for pre-school through fourth grade children. Come and join your friends for snacks and make a "Snow Time" craft. All supplies will be available at no charge. Children are invited to come to the library on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. for stories. Call 338-4643 for more information...
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SHELF ELVES GATHERING PLANNED
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
At 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, the Milford Library will be looking for our Shelf Elves. Volunteers take on the task of organizing and cleaning a section of shelves. This helps their librarians and it will make sure everyone can find the book they are looking for that might have otherwise been misplaced...
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ISU EXTENSION PROGRAM INCLUDES FINANCIAL 'CLEANING'
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
You know how good it feels when your house is clean? It feels just as good when your financial and business papers are well-organized. Join Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach Family Finance Specialist Jan Monahan as she offers guidelines and strategies for putting your financial house in order...
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AUDITIONS SET FOR IOWA LAKES MUSICAL
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
The Iowa Lakes Community College music students and area community members will perform the timeless story of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music provide the most entertaining couple of hours one can spend on stage or in the audience...
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INFORMATION ON PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG ABUSE
(Community News ~ 01/08/16)
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. or Prescription-abuse.org. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call 800-431-1754 today for free screenings or referrals...
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Pioneers sweep Alta quad
(Other Sports ~ 01/08/16)
The Okoboji wrestling team went 3-0 at a quadrangular meet hosted by Alta-Aurelia on Tuesday, Jan. 5, beating Woodbury Central (63-12), eighth-ranked (1A) South Central Calhoun (39-36) and the host Warriors (42-36). Okoboji coach Nate Dau credited several Pioneers for leading their squad to a sweep on the night...
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