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Dickinson County Declares State Of Emergency

March 17, 2020

Dickinson county today (Tues.) issued a Declaration of State of Emergency. It comes on the heels of Governor Kim Reynolds declaring a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in the state of Iowa earlier in the day.

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Dickinson County Courthouse Now Closed To The Public Until Further Notice

March 17, 2020

The Dickinson County Courthouse is now closed to the public. The closure took effect at Noon today (Tues.) and will remain in effect until further notice.

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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Vote To Apply For $1.05 M In Federal Funds To Improve County Road M-27 From Hwy 9 To Lake Park

March 17, 2020

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning vote to apply for $1.05 million in federal funding to re-build County Road M-27 from just north of the intersection at Highway 9 north into the city of Lake Park.

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*******BREAKING NEWS:******* Gov. Kim Reynolds Declares State Of Public Health Emergency

March 17, 2020

Governor Kim Reynolds late this (Tues.) morning issued a State Of Public Health Disaster Emergency, effective at noon today (Tues.). It implements temporary measures including moving restaurants to drive-through, carry-out and delivery only along with closures of entities such as bars and recreational facilities. 

 

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Gov. Kim Reynolds Gives Update On COVID-19

March 17, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says her staff is looking at ways to address what is now a severe need for additional childcare with schools throughout the state shuttered.

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Okoboji School Bd Votes Unanimously To Sell Middle School Property Following Public Hearing

March 17, 2020

The Okoboji School Board voted Monday evening to approve the sale of the Middle School in Arnolds Park to a Lakes Area businessman for $1.1 million. 

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Announces Closure Of Restaurants & Bars To Dine-In Customers & Other Places Of Public Accommodation & Amusement By 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 17th

March 16, 2020

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced late today (Mon.) the closure of the state’s restaurants and bars to dine-in customers effective Tuesday, March 17th at 5:00 pm.

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Upper Des Moines Opportunity Food Bank remains open, seeks donations

March 16, 2020

(Spirit Lake)-Donations needed for easy meals that kids can make while parents are at work

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Okoboji Community School District Urging Those Attending A Public Hearing This (Mon.) Evening To Exercise Precautions

March 16, 2020

The Okoboji Community School District is urging those planning to attend a public hearing this (Mon. March 16th) to exercise some extra precaution due to COVID-19 concerns. 

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State Of Iowa Announces Assistance For Worker And Employers Impacted By Layoffs Related To COVID-19

March 16, 2020

The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as information on programs available for employers.

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