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Hy-Vee Launching Fundraising Campaign For American Red Cross
October 10, 2024
(West Des Moines)– A Midwestern grocery store chain is starting a fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross. Starting today, Hy-Vee will begin allowing customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at all stores, including Dollar Fresh Markets and Fast & Fresh locations. All donations will go to the American Red Cross […]
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LifeServe Blood Center Putting Out Call For Donations
October 10, 2024
(Johnston)– LifeServe Blood Center has announced its plan to send blood products to areas impacted by Hurricane Milton. They have sent more than 250 units of red blood cells and platelets. The donation aims to support regions already facing a critically low blood supply due to Hurricane Helene. LifeServe is now urging Iowans to donate […]
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Okoboji School Board Hears From Consulting Firm On Superintendent Search
October 10, 2024
(Milford)– The Okoboji School Board Wednesday evening heard an update from representatives of Grundmeyer Leadership Services, the consulting firm that’s assisting in the search for a new superintendent. Board President Juli Johnson says they reviewed results of a survey of community members as to what qualities they would like to see in a new superintendent. […]
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Paddlefish Stocking Gets Underway On Iowa Great Lakes
October 9, 2024
(Orleans)– Crews have started stocking paddlefish in the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news the operations started Tuesday with a smaller test stocking of paddlefish brought up from the state fish hatchery at Rathbun… Hawkins says the paddlefish will be stocked in the […]
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New Program In Estherville Encourages Construction Of New Commercial Buildings
October 9, 2024
(Estherville)– A new program in Estherville looks to provide an incentive to those looking to construct a new commercial building in the city. The city council Monday approved a recommendation from Excel Estherville, which came up with the idea. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it builds off a similar program already available for existing commercial […]
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Lakes Area Marina Raises Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness
October 9, 2024
(Okoboji)– In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Parks Marina announced the donation of $1,105 to the Spencer Hospital Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Iowa. The Marina was able to raise these funds through limited edition Barefoot Bar t-shirt sales. “This continues to be a great tradition for our companies to make an impact during […]
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Multiple Injuries Reported In I-90 Collision
October 8, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision this (Tuesday) morning on Interstate 90 near Lakefield. The Minnesota State Patrol says 59-year-old Steven Soldwisch of Harrisburg, South Dakota was driving a 1992 Oldsmobile eastbound when he crossed the median and traveled into the westbound lanes, colliding with a 2013 Kia driven by 72-year-old […]
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FEMA Permanently Closing Disaster Recovery Centers In Clay, Sioux Counties
October 8, 2024
(Undated)– Disaster Recovery Centers in two more northwest Iowa counties are about to close permanently. FEMA announced today (Tues.) it’s centers in Clay and Sioux counties will cease operations this Saturday, October 12th at 5:30 pm. Iowa homeowners and renters affected by the flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply […]
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Burn Bans Now In Effect For All But Three NW Iowa Counties
October 8, 2024
(Undated)– Burn bans are now in effect for all but a few counties in northwest Iowa. A burn ban for Palo Alto county went into effect at 1:00 pm this (Tues.) afternoon. A ban for Clay county goes into effect at midnight tonight (Tues.). Buena Vista, Dickinson, Kossuth, and Pocahontas are the only counties in […]
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