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MidAmerican Energy Working To Reduce Impact Of Wind Turbines On Birds
November 11, 2024
(Undated)– MidAmericanEnergy says they’re working to reduce the impact of wind turbines on Iowa’s bird population. The energy generation company is working with Iowa farmers to identify and relocate bald eagle prey away from turbines. They’re also adjusting the spin during migration season to protect bats. Anywhere from 170 to 700-thousand birds die from wind […]
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Parks Marina Boatload Of Toys Fundraiser Is Underway
November 11, 2024
(Okoboji)– A lakes area marina is once again doing its part to help less fortunate children in Dickinson county have a merry Christmas. Parks Marina is again teaming up with Upper Des Moines Opportunity for its annual “Boatload of Toys”, going on now through December 14th. Community members are urged to bring new, unwrapped toys […]
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City Of Spencer Issues Reminder On Snow Removal Ordinances
November 11, 2024
(Spencer)– Snow may not be in the forecast just yet, but one area city is putting out a reminder about its snow removal ordinance. City officials in Spencer say parking on city streets and alleys in that city is prohibited from midnight until 7:00 am during snow events. The ordinance kicks in whenever a snowfall […]
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YIP Is Off And Running For Another Year
November 11, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program is off and running for another year. The initiative empowers young individuals to identify community needs and emphasizes the importance of community giving. Students from Okoboji, Spirit Lake and Harris-Lake Park High Schools are involved in the program, raising funds and learning about grant allocations. In […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In O’Brien County Collision
November 9, 2024
(Primghar)– Minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision earlier this week in O’Brien county. Authorities there say 20-year-old Riely Andringa of Sheldon was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 35-year-old Christopher Cammann of Sanborn was driving a 2023 Dodge Ram. Deputies say Cammann was westbound on Highway 18 near the intersection with Oriole […]
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Nov. 20th Is Deadline For DRHAP Applications
November 8, 2024
(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority announced today that the deadline for eligible homeowners to apply for up to $50,000 for the repair or rehabilitation of their disaster-impacted home through the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program (DRHAP) is Nov. 20, 2024. Governor Reynolds allocated $15 million to the program, which has already issued […]
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Latest Update Continues To Show Severe Drought In Most Of NW Iowa
November 8, 2024
(Undated)– While much of northwest Iowa is still dealing with Severe Drought, rain over the past week has resulted in improved conditions statewide. According to the Iowa Drought Monitor map released Thursday, less than two-thirds of the state has either Moderate or Severe Drought, down from nearly 90 percent last week. Over 50 percent of […]
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Nominees Announced For 3A District Associate Judge Vacancy
November 8, 2024
(Sioux City)– Kristi Busse of Spencer and Elizabeth Specketer of Rembrandt have been selected as nominees for the 3A District Associate Judge vacancy. The 3A Judicial Nominating Commission made the selections during a meeting Thursday. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Andrew Smith to the District Court Bench. Six applicants were […]
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