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Communities In The Running For Mural Contest
October 14, 2024
(Undated)– Three communities in northwest Iowa are among 30 statewide that have entered a state contest to win a large-scale public mural for their community. The design and painting will be done by Iowa City artist Thomas Agran who has been commissioned by non-profits, cities and corporations to do over 50 murals in the past […]
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Drought Conditions Are Worsening
October 12, 2024
(Undated)– The latest U.S. Drought Monitor now shows ALL of northwest Iowa in moderate drought. With the exception of a small portion of southern Iowa, the rest of the state is at least dealing with abnormally dry conditions. The new map shows the patches of severe drought are growing in both western Iowa and in […]
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Hears From Constituents In Milford
October 11, 2024
(Milford)– U.S. Senator Joni Ernst made several stops in the region today (Fri.), including a townhall event in Milford. Ernst commented on her opposition to eminent domain… Ernst says, however, Congress shouldn’t get involved, saying it’s a local issue. On another matter, she reflected on the Hamas terror attack in Israel just days after the […]
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Clay County Flood Recovery Grant Applications Closing Soon
October 11, 2024
(Spencer)– The application deadline for the Clay County Flood Recovery Grant program through the Spencer Chamber Foundation is quickly approaching. Residents and business owners in Clay county impacted by the June flood are encouraged to submit their applications before 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 15th. The program is funded through donations to support flood recovery efforts. […]
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City Of Estherville Continuing Its Neighborhood Facade Grant Program
October 11, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is continuing its Neighborhood Facade Grant Program another year. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it’s been an effective tool in helping to improve aesthetics around the town… Clayton says $40,000 has been set aside for this round of the program… Applications are available by contacting city offices.
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It’s Time To Make Sure That Furnace Is Ready For Another Season
October 11, 2024
(Undated)– Colder weather in the forecast next week means many of us will likely be starting our furnaces for the first time of the season, if you haven’t already. Officials with Black Hills Energy say there are a few things we should do to get ready. They include having your heating system checked by a […]
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Spencer Fire/Rescue Seeing Increases In Call Volumes
October 11, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Fire/Rescue continued to see a significant increase in call volumes in September. Chief Jesse Coulson told the city council earlier this week there’s been a significant increase over six months ago… For the month of September alone, Coulson says they had 85 calls for service with 32 of them fire-related. The others were […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Votes To Hire Additional Police Officer
October 10, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is expanding its police force. The City Council Wednesday evening approved the hiring of an additional officer to the department. Chief Al Kruger says it’s needed to keep up with the city’s growth… He says the current staffing level isn’t sufficient to keep up with what’s going on… […]
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Feenstra Staff Member To Hold Office Hours In The Region
October 10, 2024
(Undated)– A representative of U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra will hold a series of open office hours around the region later this month. Sessions are scheduled for Thursday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Chamber of Commerce Office in Estherville; Monday, October 21st, from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the Alta […]
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State Senator Dave Rowley Speaks At Dickinson County Taxpayers Association Meeting
October 10, 2024
(Okoboji)– State Senator Dave Rowley of Spirit Lake was the keynote speaker at a meeting this (Thurs.) morning of the Dickinson County Taxpayers Association. Among the topics he addressed was the proliferation Air BNB’s, or vacation rentals, in the Iowa Great Lakes. Rowley says he’s working on a bill that would subject them to regulations […]
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