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Grants Awarded To A Number Of NW Iowa Fire Departments
November 29, 2024
(Undated)– A number of Iowa fire departments, including some in our area, will receive a portion of $416,000 in funding for wildfire suppression, personal protective gear and communications equipment. The grants are a 50 percent cost share. Departments in our area awarded the funding include Alta, Cherokee, Estherville, Everly, Fostoria, Gruver, Milford, Peterson, Sibley and […]
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It’s Time To Winterize That Vehicle If You Haven’t Already Done That
November 29, 2024
(Undated)– Now’s the time to get that vehicle winterized if you haven’t already done so. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says a little preventive maintenance can go a long way, especially this time of the year… Experts also say now is the time to put the ice scrapers, snow brushes, and winter […]
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Seasons Center Unveiling Crisis Stabilization Center
November 29, 2024
(Spencer)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health will hold a ribbon cutting December 5th on a new facility they’ll be opening in Spencer. Karen Rosengreen, Vice President of Medical Services, says they’ll be unveiling a Crisis Stabilization Center… Rosengreen says the center will have a special name… She adds they plan to start offering services out […]
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NW Iowa Ag Processor Awarded Funding
November 29, 2024
(Des Moines)– A northwest Iowa ag processor is among 24 entities being awarded funding through the USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant program. The Iowa Nut Growers Association of Fenton will receive $69,300 to purchase a nutcracker and optical sorter for a mobile processing unit which will be made available to growers throughout Iowa. Officials […]
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Funding Discrepancy Temporarily Leaves One Area City Without Library Services
November 29, 2024
(Milford)– A disrepancy over funding has left residents of Wahpeton without the use of library services. The city contracts with the Milford Memorial Library in exchange for its residents being able to use that facility. However it was recently discovered Wahpeton had been underpaying Milford for a number of years. The fee is based on […]
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Shop Local-Motive Once Again Underway
November 27, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– When it comes to shopping local this holiday season, the Spirit Lake Chamber is again offering a special incentive. Director Regina Reed says the Shop Local-Motive promotion is currently underway. She says it involves about 40 retailers… Reed says the promotion continues another couple of weeks… Shop Local-Motive concludes a week from this […]
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Small Business Saturday Is This Saturday, Nov. 30th
November 27, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– This Saturday, November 30th, is Small Business Saturday. Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the importance of shopping local, especially this time of the year… Andera says that support helps the entire community…
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YMCA Of The Okoboji’s Posted Good Numbers Over The Summer
November 27, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– While the past summer was a challenging one for most, it turned out to be a relatively good one for the YMCA of the Okoboji’s. CEO Andrew Fisher… Fisher says they’re looking into possible areas for further growth but he says there are some limiting factors… Fisher gave his annual update at Tuesday’s […]
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Cool Yule Holiday Tour Coming To Jackson
November 27, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce presents Shaun Johnson and the big Band Experience this Friday at the JCC Performing Arts Center. It is the Cool Yule Holiday Tour. Johnson, who is a member of the accapella group Tonic Sol Fa, said he couldn’t just stay at home when the group decided to […]
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Quick Action Averts What Could Have Been A Serious Fire In Estherville
November 27, 2024
(Estherville)– Authorities say some quick action averted what could have been a serious fire Saturday evening in Estherville. Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at 327 West 5th Avenue North. While enroute they learned the fire had spread to the exterior of a home. A fire officer who was first on the scene used […]
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