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A Former Longtime State Legislator Has Passed Away
March 5, 2025
(Emmetsburg)– A former longtime state senator has passed away. Jack Kibbie died Tuesday evening in Arizona. He was 95. Kibbie, an Emmetsburg native, began his public service in 1960 when he served in the Iowa House of Representatives until 1964. He was then elected to the Iowa Senate where he served until 1968 and again […]
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Another Reminder Of An Informational Event On Possible Changes To Hwy 71 Through Milford
March 5, 2025
(Milford)– Another reminder of an informational event going on Thursday (March 6th) evening on whether or not Highway 71 through Milford should be converted from four lanes to three. Jennifer McCoy of the Bolten and Menk engineering firm, which is assisting the city on the matter, says they’ll be holding an open house from 5:30 […]
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Iowa D.O.T Still Recommending No Travel
March 5, 2025
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Transportation says travel is still not advised as of early this (Wed.) afternoon across the western half of the state. The D.O.T says the ongoing strong wind continues to create low visibility and drifting snow, resulting in hazardous conditions. They add that many roadways are impassable due to crashed or […]
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Plans For Five County Trail Kicking Into High Gear
March 5, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening heard an update on efforts to build a trail connecting five counties in the region. Kathy Fueston, a trails advocate in Clay county, says the initial talks got underway in 2013… Since then, Fueston says 13 miles of trail between Sac City and Carroll have been completed, in […]
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County Officials Hoping For Smooth Transition With Mental Health Services
March 5, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A re-vamp of how mental health services are administered to low-income residents in Iowa takes affect this coming July 1st. The state will be taking on those services at that point, in place of counties and the regional system that’s currently in place. Supervisor Kim Wermersen represents Dickinson county which is part of […]
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