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Okoboji Foundation Accepting Grant Applications For 2025

January 7, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 grant cycle. Mindy Gress, the foundation’s President, tells KUOO news who’s eligible to apply… Grant applications are available at okobojifoundation.org/grant application. Gress says the deadline to get them submitted is midnight March 1st… Gress says the exact amount of funds they’ll be able […]

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Clay County Long Term Recovery Group To Hold Collaborative Meeting

January 7, 2025

(Spencer)– The Clay County Long Term Recovery Group will hold a collaborative meeting next week as a part of re-building efforts from this past June’s flood. Officials say the January 16th meeting is intended to create partnerships between local groups and volunteer organizations specializing in rebuilding after disasters. They add that sub-committees will be formed […]

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Juvenile Arrested In Clay County For Allegedly Making Online Threats

January 7, 2025

(Spencer)– A 15-year-old female has been taken into custody in Clay county for allegedly making online threats against Okoboji High School. In a press release, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it was contacted Monday by the FBI regarding concerning messages sent via Snapchat. They informed the Sheriff’s Office they received information from Snapchat about […]

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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Request From Veterans Services Director

January 7, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The Director of the Dickinson County Veteran’s Affairs says her office is experiencing a significant increase in services. Spring Jones gave the update at today’s (Tues.) Board of Supervisors meeting… Jones adds the V-A awarded about $640,000 in benefits to veterans in Dickinson county as of November, 2024. She says only 31 other […]

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Spencer City Council Adopts Revision To Civil Service Requirements For Hiring Police Officers

January 7, 2025

(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved a recommendation from the city’s Civil Service Commission as a further measure to address a shortage of officers on the city’s police force. City Manager Kevin Robinson says it removes a requirement from civil service commissions to help expedite the hiring process for law enforcement agencies… Robinson […]

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