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2025 Looks To Start On A Cold And Snowy Note
December 30, 2024
(Undated)– Old man winter will make a return appearance today (Mon.) following a very mild weekend. A weak storm system will bring what will start off as a mixed bag of precipitation this morning, changing to rain. A cold front will move through the area this afternoon, with remaining precipitation changing to snow, with just […]
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Kites Will NOT Be In The Air For 2025 U Of O Winter Games
December 28, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– An event that’s become extremely popular the past several years with the University of Okoboji Winter Games will NOT be taking place for 2025. In a Facebook post, Steve Boote, organizer of the Boji Kite Festival, says they “will be taking a sabbatical this year.” It goes on to say “Our hope is […]
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NW Iowa Woman Accused Of Stealing Coins & Jewelry From Elderly Person Enters Guilty Plea
December 28, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A northwest Iowa woman accused of stealing coins and jewelry from an elderly person she was caring for has entered a guilty plea. Court records show 42-year-old Shari Bents of Rossie has pleaded guilty to dependent adult abuse, a class “D” felony. Charges of ongoing criminal conduct and theft were dismissed as part […]
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NW Iowa Manufacturer Awarded Funding For Expansion Project
December 27, 2024
(Des Moines)– A northwest Iowa company has been awarded funding from the state to help with an expansion project. The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $11.6 million in capital investment project tax benefits to Kooima Company of Rock Valley. The company plans to lease an 82,500 square foot facility in Rock Valley and will […]
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Milford Awarded Fitness Grant
December 27, 2024
(Milford)– The city of Milford has been awarded funding through the National Fitness Campaign. Mayor Steve Anderson tells KUOO news it will go toward a project to install some exercise equipment in a city park… Anderson says the city will need to provide some matching funds… Anderson says a timeline for purchasing and installing the […]
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Travel Official: Roads Will Remain Busy As We Head Into The New Year’s Holiday
December 27, 2024
(Undated)– The roads will continue to be busy across the Midwest between now and New Year’s. Brian Ortner with Triple-A says nine-point-one-million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holidays in the Midwest region… Ortner says one of the peak travel times will actually be later today (Fri.)…
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Man Arrested On DUI Charge Following Crash That Sent One Person To The Hospital
December 27, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A Lakefield man was arrested on a drunk driving charge following a crash Christmas Eve that sent one person to the hospital. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says it happened on County Road 20 between Lakefield and Okabena. Authorities say a 2020 Honda Pilot was travelling eastbound with 3 occupants. A 2014 Chrysler 300, […]
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Mayor Of Spencer Reflects On What Happened Six Months Ago
December 26, 2024
(Spencer)– The Mayor of Spencer took a few minutes at a recent city council meeting to reflect on what happened in that community six months ago. Steve Bomgaars says the June flood made 2024 the most trying year in the history of that city… Bomgaars concluded his statement by saying that despite the devastation, there’s […]
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Christmas Tree Drop-offs Now Available
December 26, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– If you’re wondering what to do with those natural Christmas trees and evergreen garland, we have an answer for you. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce tells KUOO news they once again have established drop-off points at two locations in the Lakes Area where they can be placed […]
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