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This Year’s OEI Described As Being Another Big Success
September 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– This year’s Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute held in August is described as being another big success. Alyssa Petersen of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, which puts on the event, says 28 students from six Iowa universities participated this year… She says OEI students were also involved in a community service project that week […]
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Early Absentee Voting Is Underway In Minnesota
September 20, 2024
(Jackson, MN) — Early absentee voting is beginning across Minnesota today. Those eligible to cast a ballot are able to do so by mail or in-person now through November fourth, the day before Election Day. More than 50-thousand state residents who have served prison sentenced can now participate in this year’s presidential election in Minnesota […]
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Woman Sentenced On Forgery Charge
September 20, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A Laurens woman will serve up to five years in prison for committing forgery. 38-year-old Tammy Steiner pleaded guilty in early July to the crime of Forgery, a class D felony. Steiner was sentenced to a prison term not to exceed five years with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Steiner was accused of […]
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City Of Spencer Wants To Meet With Federal & State Lawmakers
September 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer plans to meet with state and federal representatives as flood recovery operations continue. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says the city typically meets with lawmakers annually in about December, but he says they want to bump that up given what took place this summer… Bomgaars informed the city council of those plans […]
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Video Featuring Iowa Lakes Corridor Selected To Premier At Twin Cities Film Fest
September 19, 2024
(Spencer)– A new video series highlighting life in various communities throughout Minnesota and Iowa is about to make its debut. Titled “My Town”, the YouTube and Facebook series highlights life in rural towns in Minnesota and Iowa. It’s produced by Twin Cities journalist Cory Hepola. The first season features a piece on Buena Vista, Clay, […]
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A Representative Of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Will Hold Open Office Hours In The Region Next Week
September 19, 2024
(Washington, D.C.)– A representative of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley will be holding open office hours Thursday, September 26th in two counties in our area. Regional Director Jacob Bossman will be at the Palo Alto County Courthouse in Emmetsburg from 10:30 to 11:30 am. He will also be at the Emmet County Courthouse that afternoon from […]
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City Of Milford Reminding Residents Of Ordinance Pertaining To Political Signs
September 19, 2024
(Milford)– One area city is reminding residents of an ordinance pertaining to political signs. City officials in Milford say it is illegal to place campaign signs on city right-of-way and city property. They say any signs placed in those locations will be removed.
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Law Enforcement Officials Recognized For Their Roles In Apprehending Man Who Shot Algona Police Officer
September 19, 2024
(Sleepy Eye, MN)– A group of Minnesota law enforcement personnel is being recognized this week for their efforts in capturing a killer. Kyle Ricke fatally shot Algona Iowa police officer Kevin Cram in September of last year and was later arrested in Sleepy Eye. Ricke was found guilty of killing Officer Cram back in July […]
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Alliant Energy Customers Will Soon Be Paying More For Electricity
September 19, 2024
(Des Moines)– Alliant Energy customers are about to see their electric bills go up. The Iowa Utilities Commission approved the company’s request for increased rates and will require transparency from Alliant energy for future investments. Average monthly electric bills will rise from 13 to 15 dollars. Alliant Energy customers will be notified of the bill […]
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