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Several Popular Establishments In The Iowa Great Lakes Area Are Changing Hands
November 4, 2024
(Okoboji)– Some popular attractions in the Iowa Great Lakes under the umbrella of Parks Marina are changing hands. Debbie and Butch Parks have announced several of their properties have been sold. Debbie Parks tells KUOO news the decision wasn’t made lightly… Parks says they’re especially proud of what they were able to accomplish over the […]
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Registration Underway For U Of O Winter Games Events
November 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The colder weather has everyone’s thoughts turning to winter and the upcoming University of Okoboji Winter Games. Blain Andera, CEO and President of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says they’ve started accepting registrations for the various events… Andera says something new is in the works this year for the 45th […]
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Another NW Iowa County Lifts Its Burn Ban
November 4, 2024
(Cherokee)– Another county in northwest Iowa has lifted its burn ban. The ban in Cherokee county officially expired as of 10:00 am this (Mon.) morning, thanks to the recent precipitation. Burn bans in Emmet, Osceola and Palo Alto counties were lifted last week. Burn bans remain in effect for Clay, Lyon, O’Brien, Plymouth and Sioux […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Drug Arrest
November 4, 2024
(Estherville)– A traffic stop in the early morning of October 19th in Emmet county resulted in a drug arrest. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy saw a vehicle pull into a farm drive in the 1800 block of 350th Avenue around 3:00 that morning. Upon investigating the deputy learned the driver of the vehicle didn’t […]
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Imagination Library Now A Reality In Dickinson County
November 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– A program that gifts books to children under the age of five is now a reality in Dickinson county. Amy Pas has been at the forefront of efforts to bring the “Imagination Libary” to Dickinson county. She tells KUOO news they have raised the funds needed to make the program available locally… Pas […]
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Some Reminders On This Day Before The Election
November 4, 2024
(Undated)– Election day is tomorrow (Tuesday) and officials are passing along a few reminders. Today (Monday) is the final day for in-person absentee voting in Iowa. The deadline is 4:30 pm. Absentee ballots received in the mail must be returned to your local County Auditor’s Office by the time polls close election day, or 8:00 […]
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Ribbon Cutting Held On Lakes Corridor Hwy 71 Project
November 1, 2024
(Okoboji)– A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this (Fri.) afternoon on the Highway 71 project through the lakes corridor as crews are putting the finishing touches on things. Arnolds Park Mayor Jim Hussong says they couldn’t have been happier with how the project went… Dan Sanders, a city council member, spoke on behalf of the […]
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Palo Alto County Lifts Its Burn Ban
November 1, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– Another county in northwest Iowa has lifted its burn ban. The ban in Palo Alto county went off the books at 2:00 this (Friday) afternoon. As we reported previously, Emmet and Osceola counties have also lifted their bans. It comes on the heels of an inch or more of precipitation that fell Wednesday into […]
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NW Iowans Among Those Selected To Serve On Military Academy Selection Board
November 1, 2024
(Washington, D.C.)– U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has announced the eight members who will serve on the 2024 Military Academy Selection Board for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. “I am glad to announce the eight members who will serve on our Military Academy Selection Board this year and be tasked with reviewing and recommending candidates for our […]
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Jackson County Has Its First Roundabout
November 1, 2024
(Alpha, Mn.)– The first roundabout in Jackson County is open and operational near Alpha. It is located at the junction of County Roads 29 and 34. The old setup there was referred to as “the county’s most dangerous intersection” over the years. Officials announced that it was open on Wednesday. (Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station […]
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