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Ice Conditions Said To Be Relatively Good On Smaller Lakes; Variable On Larger Ones
December 20, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– While ice conditions are relatively good on smaller lakes in the region, that isn’t necessarily the case on the larger lakes. Blake Mills, a Conservation Officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, tells KUOO news there are a couple of factors behind the varying thickness… Mills says there are several locations you […]
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Food Insecurity Continues To Be Concern In Dickinson County
December 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Food pantries throughout Dickinson county continue to see high demands. Supervisor Kim Wermersen is a member of the Dickinson County Hunger Coalition. Wermersen gave an update on the numbers for the past month or so at this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting… On a positive note, Wermersen says they’re seeing an increase in […]
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City Of Spencer Hoping For Reimbursement For $378,000 In Repairs To Stoplight Controls Damaged In June Flood
December 20, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council earlier this week approved an invoice from an electrical contractor for $378,000 in repairs to control panels for five different sets of stop lights damaged in the June flood. City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council Monday they earlier were under the impression the cost would be reimbursed by […]
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Jackson Center For Performing Arts Launches Fundraising Campaign
December 19, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– A fundraising campaign is underway as the Jackson Center for the Arts looks to keep its doors open. It’s been dubbed Open Doors, Open Minds. Board Member Kathy Fransen says the idea was spearheaded by Perry and Teresa Pearson of Okoboji… The Jackson Center for the Arts is run by an all volunteer […]
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ILCC Offering Moped Classes
December 19, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– Iowa Lakes Community College will be offering a series of Moped Classes this winter and spring. Teri Schmeling of Iowa Lakes says sessions are scheduled for January 11th at the Emmetsburg campus; February 1st at the Spencer campus; March 1st at the Estherville campus; and April 5th at the Algona campus… She says the […]
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Entry Deadline For U Of O Winter Games Chili Cook-off Quickly Approaching
December 19, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Entries are still being accepted for the University of Okoboji Winter Games Chili Cook-off sponsored by Hinn Realty. The event will be held Friday, January 24th from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the Dickinson County Expo Building in Spirit Lake. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says entries […]
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Will Dible Says He’s Excited To Become The Next Superintendent Of Okoboji Community Schools
December 19, 2024
(Milford)– The man selected to become the next Superintendent at the Okoboji Community School District says he’s excited about coming back to an area he’s already well familiar with. Will Dible is a graduate of Okoboji High School. He’s had prior experience as a teacher and also as an administrator at the Spencer Community School […]
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DNR Plans To Once Again Stock Trout This Winter At Scharnberg Pond In Spencer
December 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release rainbow trout at nine locations throughout the state this winter in areas that would not support them during the warmer months. One of those is scheduled for February 1st at 12 Noon at Scharnberg Pond in Spencer. The program is supported by the sales of the […]
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