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Lodging Tax Figures Continued To Grow In Dickinson County From FY 2014 To FY 2024
November 12, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county continued to see a significant increase in hotel-motel tax revenue from fiscal year 2014 to fiscal year 2024. Kiley Zankowski of Okoboji Tourism included the information in the agency’s annual report… Zankowski says they’re requesting the county increase the amount Okoboji Tourism receives to $90,000 for the upcoming fiscal year… The […]
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Spirit of Harmony Chorus to hold Fall Concert November 16 at Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji
November 12, 2024
(Okoboji)-The Spirit of Harmony Chorus will hold their Fall Concert this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit of Harmony Chorus will present their annual fall show at Pearson Lakes Art Center Saturday afternoon.Director Judy Weipert says this year’s theme is the Great Harmony Bake-off. “We call it a show rather than a concert. […]
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Major NW Iowa Employer Announces Layoffs
November 12, 2024
(Laurens)– A major employer in northwest Iowa is announcing some layoffs. The Jack Links beef jerky-making company plans to lay off nearly a hundred employees at its distribution facility in Laurens. According to a listing on the Iowa Workforce Development’s WARN website, 91 employees in the transportation and warehousing areas will be laid off, effective […]
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Improvements Being Proposed For Heritage Square Museum In Lake Park
November 12, 2024
(Lake Park)– A group in Lake Park is spearheading efforts to improve the town’s museum. The Friends of The Museum addressed the city council on their proposed project Monday evening. Alison Azevedo is a spokesperson for the group. She tells KUOO news they want to construct an addition on to the Heritage Square Museum… Azevedo […]
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Lake Park Moving Ahead With City Hall Remodeling
November 12, 2024
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Hall will be getting a facelift, both inside and out. The City Council Monday evening voted to get bids to renovate the facility. They considered seeking competitive quotes that would have resulted in the project being done in phases but opted to get bids instead to get it done […]
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MidAmerican Energy Working To Reduce Impact Of Wind Turbines On Birds
November 11, 2024
(Undated)– MidAmericanEnergy says they’re working to reduce the impact of wind turbines on Iowa’s bird population. The energy generation company is working with Iowa farmers to identify and relocate bald eagle prey away from turbines. They’re also adjusting the spin during migration season to protect bats. Anywhere from 170 to 700-thousand birds die from wind […]
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Parks Marina Boatload Of Toys Fundraiser Is Underway
November 11, 2024
(Okoboji)– A lakes area marina is once again doing its part to help less fortunate children in Dickinson county have a merry Christmas. Parks Marina is again teaming up with Upper Des Moines Opportunity for its annual “Boatload of Toys”, going on now through December 14th. Community members are urged to bring new, unwrapped toys […]
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City Of Spencer Issues Reminder On Snow Removal Ordinances
November 11, 2024
(Spencer)– Snow may not be in the forecast just yet, but one area city is putting out a reminder about its snow removal ordinance. City officials in Spencer say parking on city streets and alleys in that city is prohibited from midnight until 7:00 am during snow events. The ordinance kicks in whenever a snowfall […]
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YIP Is Off And Running For Another Year
November 11, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program is off and running for another year. The initiative empowers young individuals to identify community needs and emphasizes the importance of community giving. Students from Okoboji, Spirit Lake and Harris-Lake Park High Schools are involved in the program, raising funds and learning about grant allocations. In […]
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