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Minnesota man arrested for OWI in Sibley

SIBLEY—A 25-year-old Ellsworth, MN, man was arrested about 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Sibley on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, interference with official acts, and driving while his license was denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked. The arrest of Jose Lino Santiz Velasco stemmed from the...

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December Trial Set For Little Rock Woman Charged In Child’s Death

(Lyon County Courthouse - Community First Broadcasting Staff Photo) Rock Rapids, Iowa (KTIV-TV) The murder trial of a Little Rock mother is scheduled for December. Court documents say the jury trial for Sydney Schneidermann of Little Rock, the mother charged in the death of her infant son in 2024, is to take place on Tuesday, December 8th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lyon County Courthouse.

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Motorist arrested for OWI, child neglect

SHELDON—A 37-year-old Council Bluffs man was arrested about 5:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Sheldon on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence and two counts of neglect or abandonment of a dependent person. The arrest of Lucas Paul Gilpin stemmed from the stop of a 1998 Ford...

Sheldon, IA · 2d

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‘Superhero’ teen who came to farmer’s rescue now a college senior and still helping with harvest

Editor's note: This story originally aired on November 7, 2022. Four years later, Abi Reetz, the former town kid, remains a farmer through-and-through. She's now a senior at South Dakota State University majoring in agricultural science, with minors in ag business and marketing, and animal science. Despite her heavy course...

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Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Awards $1.4 Million to 28 Area Organizations

Larchwood, Iowa — The Lyon County Riverboat Foundation (LCRF) distributed $1.4 million in 2027 grant funds to 28 organizations across Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Southwest Minnesota during its annual competitive grant award ceremony last week at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Approximately 120 representatives from nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments attended the event.

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New Tool Can Help Prevent Real Estate Fraud

("Recorder" word on transom window in courthouse - KIWA Staff Stock Photo) Rock Rapids, Iowa — It seems like every day there is a new reason to be concerned about scams. That’s the case today as well. But, according to staff at the Lyon County Recorder’s Office, this time the information comes with a way to help prevent the scam as well.

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Grimmus takes oath of office as Worthington's police chief

Nate Grimmius took the oath of office as Worthington's director of public safety during Monday's Worthington City Council meeting. Grimmius began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with Worthington in 2004 and takes over for the now-retired Troy Appel. "Words cannot express how appreciative I am of the...

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City council OKs plan for new mechanical permit fees

The Worthington City Council on Monday approved a resolution establishing and amending mechanical permit fees in the community. Worthington Director of Community Development Matt Selof explained that the city does not currently charge mechanical permit fees for residential projects, with only the $1 state surcharge fee collected. Commercial mechanical permit fees are based on the valuation of the project.

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West Lyon gets new playground

INWOOD—The West Lyon School District has a new playground. The change was necessary to make the playground accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act for all students at recess. Elementary school counselor Leah Twedt said the former surface consisted of pea gravel. “It was impossible for some of our...

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