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HPAI Detected In Buena Vista County Commercial Turkey Flock
February 13, 2025
(Des Moines)– Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista county. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says this is third detection of the virus within domestic birds so far this year. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista county in […]
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Local Health Official: Respiratory Viruses Running Rampant Right Now
February 13, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– If you’re experiencing a lot of coughing, fever and body aches right now, you’re far from being alone. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health tells KUOO news they’re seeing a lot of respiratory illnesses right now. She says case levels are much higher this season compared to previous years… Carey says there […]
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Lakes Regional Healthcare Again Recognized As A Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
February 13, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says the designation is through The Chartis Center for Rural Health… Harrington says the fact Lakes Regional Healthcare has made that list consistently speaks volumes of their staff… This is […]
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Project Recovery Iowa Offering Services Locally To Those With Ongoing Emotional Distress From The Flood
February 13, 2025
(Estherville)– Residents of Dickinson and Emmet counties experiencing ongoing emotional distress from flooding and severe weather are being made aware of a resource that’s available to them. Linda Stilley and Mark Derifield of Estherville are working for Project Recovery Iowa. Stilley says they offer a number of support services free of charge… Stilley says they […]
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Spirit Lake Being Considered As A Pass Through City For RAGBRAI
February 13, 2025
***This is a correction to a previous version of the story*** (Spirit Lake)– Even though overnight towns have been announced for this year’s RAGBRAI event, other details, including the exact route and pass through towns, have yet to be determined. KUOO news has learned the city of Spirit Lake is being considered by RAGBRAI officials […]
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Juvenile Accused Of Making More Than $12,000 In Unauthorized Charges On A Credit Card
February 13, 2025
(Spencer)– A juvenile male from Lakefield has been charged with credit card fraud in a case out of Clay county. According to a press release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the 17-year-old male is accused of gaining access to the victim’s credit card, making 65 fraudulent charges totaling more than $12,000. The release says […]
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40th Annual Ag Outlook Set For Next Week
February 13, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce holds its 40th annual Ag Outlook this coming Tuesday, February 18th, at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer. Spokesman Blake Goss says this year’s event will once again feature several keynote speakers… Goss says they’ll also be giving away some prizes at the end of the day… […]
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Utilities Urging Customers To Take Measures To Prevent Frozen Pipes
February 13, 2025
(Milford)– Area utilities are urging water customers to take some preventive measures to prevent frozen pipes in the extreme cold. They say it’s a good idea to run a faucet at a trickle, or the size of a pencil lead. In addition, you can also leave cupboard doors open under your sink, especially if it’s […]
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Semi Vs. Train Collision
February 13, 2025
(Fonda)– A man was injured when a train crashed into a semi Wednesday in Pocahontas County. The crash reportedly happened around 10am two miles west of Fonda. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the semi was headed northbound and was struck on the side by a train as it was crossing railroad tracks. The semi […]
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Lake Park Seeing Growing Interest In Hometown Pride Program
February 12, 2025
(Lake Park)– Lake Park’s involvement in an initiative to encourage community involvement among it’s citizens is just getting started. Mayor Matt Carstensen says the Hometown Pride program seems to be garnering quite a bit of interest among Lake Park’s residents… Carstensen says they’ll be holding their next meeting February 26th at 6:30 pm at the […]
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