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Two separate accidents have claimed the lives of the drivers, one in Kossuth County, and the other in Plymouth County. On Monday night, a car and semi collided head-on after the Iowa State Patrol says Andres Exposito of Webster City was in the 1700 Block of 210 Street in Algona, after Exposito crossed the center line and crashed head on into a semi driven by Daniel Murray Jr of Webster City. Exposito was dead at the scene, and Murray was treated at the Algona hospital for injuries. Iowa State Patrol says the accident remains under in investigation.

Last seen at Casey’s in Paullina, Dakota Martin, 20, has been missing since December 15th.

The latest update from FEMA shows they have provided more than $70 million in Individual Assistance to Iowa residents who suffered serious damage from this year’s flooding, severe storms and tornadoes. More than 7,000 households have been approved. In addition, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program has paid over $27 million in claims for Iowa policyholders. This money helps survivors with anything not covered by their insurance.

The city of Spencer is continuing to make progress on the development of an app for warning residents of incoming dangers such as floods or other disasters.

If you think the Christmas lights adorning Grand Avenue in Spencer are brighter than ever – you’re right.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) has reported the first human case of avian influenza A(H5) in the state.

The Upper Midwest NASS office is out with the December 1st Cattle on Feed report for Iowa.

The lure of the lake is just too much for winter sportsmen to resist. Iowa DNR Biologist Mike Hawkins says they should prepare before venturing out onto the ice.

18 year old Carter Halverson of Paullina – a Senior at South O’Brien High School – lost his life in a one vehicle accident

Our guest on the weekend Health Update was Kerri Dandy, director of Behavioral Health Services at Spencer Hospital