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updated: Wed Jul 16, 2008 04:45 am

Dakota County News

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Wednesday Jul 16 | KTIV-TV Sioux City

Residents Claim Trains 'Trap' Them In Nebraska Neighborhood

Trapped by trains. That's how some Dakota County, Nebraska, residents feel. They live by Crystal Lake, near Dakota City and often find the only road to their neighborhood blocked by train traffic.

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Michigan Man Gets 8 Days In Jail For Fatal Crash

John Rush was ordered to serve jail time on the anniversary of the crash and on the victim's birthday A Michigan man who caused a traffic accident that killed a Winnebago, Nebraska man will spend eight days in ...

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Related Topix: Winnebago, NE, Dakota City, NE

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Sioux City Journal

Engel gets 60 days probation in plea agreement

Dakota County Commissioner Bill Engel was sentenced to six months probation after he was found guilty Friday of drunken driving in a July 29 incident in South Sioux City.

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Related Topix: South Sioux City, NE, Sioux City, IA Metro, Norfolk, NE

Sat May 31, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Engel Pleads 'No Contest' To Drunk Driving Accident

Former Dakota County Commissioner Bill Engel has pleaded "no contest" in a 2007 drunk driving case.

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Related Topix: South Sioux City, NE, Sioux City, IA Metro

Thu May 29, 2008

KARE 11 TV

Thunderstorm warnings cancelled in metro, rainy night likely

It could be a rainy night in the Twin Cities. Thunderstorms are expected to rumble through the area throughout the evening and overnight, dropping as much as an inch or two of rain in many areas.

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Wed May 14, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Three Dakota County Commissioners Lose Their Seats

“Go out and talk to a lot of different groups, get out and meet the public campaign and get ready for the general election”

Betty O'Neill, Bill Engel and Jackie Hartnett won't be returning to the Dakota County, Nebraska, Board of Commissioners. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

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Mon May 05, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Emergency Officials Recommend Weather Radio

“Somebody that's inside that maybe doesn't have the TV on, doesn't have the radio on, will get an automatic alert with a NOAA weather radio on because the are keyed by a radio frequency tone signal from the National Weather Service.”

The tornado sirens sounded across Dakota County, Nebraska today, but fortunately it was only a test. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

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Wed Apr 23, 2008

KCAU-TV Sioux City

Dakota County Appoints New County Attorney

“Having worked with him and hired by him... I worked with him for two and half years. I saw a lot of what he does and how he handled things and I think he did an excellent job and I plan to keep it going that way as best I can”

Dakota County, Nebraska has named their new county attorney to replace former county attorney Ed Matney. via KCAU-TV Sioux City

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Related Topix: Sioux City, IA Metro

Mon Apr 21, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Watson Appointed Dakota County Attorney

Dakota County Nebraska has picked a new county attorney. Monday afternoon, Kimberly Watson was chosen by county commissioners. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

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Fri Apr 18, 2008

Nebraska State Patrol

Two Arrested in Troop B Pursuit

Two Iowa residents are in custody in the Dakota County Jail following a short pursuit. via Nebraska State Patrol

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Related Topix: Ponca, NE, Dixon County, NE, Nebraska, Jackson, NE

Mon Apr 14, 2008

KTIC

Ethanol plant on hold

Dakota County officials say plans for a proposed closed-loop ethanol plant are now on the back burner. via KTIC

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Tue Mar 25, 2008

KTIC

Proposed Hog Feed Lot Near Hubbard Closer To Construction

A proposed hog feed lot near Hubbard, Nebraska, is one step closer to construction. via KTIC

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Related Topix: Hubbard, NE

Mon Mar 17, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Dakota County, NE Leaders 'Table' Hyperion Discussion

“I think it would be wise for Dakota County commissioners to issue a statement to the effect that we would rather see it in a more remote site, say 50 miles away from any metropolitan area so people are not going to be subjected to this”

Dakota County, Nebraska commissioners are keeping quiet about Hyperion Resources' proposed "green energy center" in southeast South Dakota. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, South Sioux City, NE, Sioux City, IA Metro

Wed Mar 12, 2008

KCAU-TV Sioux City

Kristie Smith Running For Dakota Co. Seat

She's been vocal in her criticism of a former county official, and now a northeast Nebraska woman is running for a county office herself. via KCAU-TV Sioux City

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Mon Mar 10, 2008

KCAU-TV Sioux City

Last Day On The Job For Dakota Co. Attorney

The job is done for one of Dakota County, Nebraska's crime leaders, as Friday was the last day for outgoing County Prosecutor Ed Matney. via KCAU-TV Sioux City

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Sat Mar 08, 2008

KTIC

Michigan Man To Stand Trial In NE

A Michigan man has pleaded not guilty to three charges, including motor vehicle homicide, following a fatal accident, in Dakota County in November. via KTIC

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Thu Mar 06, 2008

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Jury duty service not required of everyone

“He's in a nursing home, and he's 87 years old”

Jens Paul Lind, 87, has had a tough year, enduring several strokes and requiring around-the-clock nursing care. via The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Tue Mar 04, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Siouxland Ranks Number One For Bringing In New Business

The Sioux City metro area is tops in the nation when it comes to places for businesses to set up shop. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

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Related Topix: Sioux City, IA Metro

Sat Feb 23, 2008

Sioux City Journal

Early close keeps Carson from filing for re-election

“I'm not going to violate state law, and I'm not going to pay legal fees (defending it in court) for what I didn't do wrong.”

Chuck Carson, president of the Dakota City City Council, said Thursday he has been shut out of running for re-election because Dakota County Clerk Ted Piepho closed his office a half-hour earlier than legal ads ... via Sioux City Journal

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Related Topix: Dakota City, NE, South Sioux City, NE, Sioux City, IA Metro

Thu Feb 21, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Dakota County Sheriff Loses Jail Admin Pay

“The salary that was reduced was not the sheriff's salary, it was the jail administrator's salary. Sheriff Wagner is no longer the jail administrator, he is the sheriff of Dakota County”

Tuesday, Dakota County, Nebraska commissioners considered a recommendation to reassign a portion of Sheriff Jim Wagner's salary. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

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