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Spencer City Manager Dan Gifford Offers His Farewell As He Prepares To Retire
September 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Monday evening’s City Council meeting was the last for Dan Gifford as City Manager. Gifford expressed his appreciation to the community and city employees… Mayor Steve Bomgaars publicly thanked Gifford for his service at the conclusion of the meeting. A reception in Gifford’s honor was held prior to last (Mon.) evening’s city council meeting. […]
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Spencer City Council Appoints Former Mayor As Interim City Manager
September 17, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to appoint Kevin Robinson as Interim City Manager. Robinson, a former Mayor of Spencer, had been serving most recently as Deputy City Manager and has been playing a major role in assisting the city through the flood disaster and recovery operations.
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Electrical Transmission Company ITC To Conduct Aerial Inspections
September 17, 2024
(Cedar Rapids)– Don’t be alarmed if you see aircraft flying low above electric transmission lines in coming days. Officials with ITC Midwest, an electric transmission company, says crews will be conducting aerial inspections of lines and structures. The inspections will begin next week and will continue through October 1st, weather permitting. In northwest Iowa the […]
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Estherville City Council Proceeds With Trail Grant Application
September 17, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council voted Monday evening to proceed with an application for funds through the Federal Recreational Trails Program. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it would help defray costs to extend a trail along the West Fork of the Des Moines River in conjunction with a dam mitigation project… Clayton says the grant, […]
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Water Service Being Disrupted Today (Mon.) In Terril
September 16, 2024
(Terril)– Water service in Terril is being disrupted today (Monday). City officials say the water will be turned off from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. They say a boil order will go into effect once service resumes. They add the boil order will remain in place until Wednesday, September 18th.
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Prescription Costs Soon To Be Capped For Some Iowa Seniors
September 16, 2024
(Undated)– A new report from A-A-R-P Iowa predicts thousands of seniors on Medicare ‘Part D’ in the state will save money on their prescriptions, thanks to a cap on out-of-pocket expenses set to take effect next year. The limit is part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The report says more than 27-thousand Iowans will see […]
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Campground Project In Estherville Is In Line For Funding
September 16, 2024
(Estherville)– A campground the city of Estherville plans to construct near the West Fork of the Des Moines River has been recommended for funding by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Rivers Edge Campground project was selected at the full requested amount of $250,000. The DNR received […]
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IGL Chamber To Host Lunch & Learn Event Focused On Hospitality Industry
September 16, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will present a Lunch and Learn event October 15th. CEO Blain Andera says it will focus on the hospitality industry… The event will be held at the Majestic Pavilion. You find more information at okobojichamber.com.
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Collision On Hwy 18 West Of Sanborn Sends Teen To The Hospital
September 16, 2024
(Sheldon)– A two-vehicle collision around 5:30 pm Friday at the intersection of Highway 18 and Pierce Avenue west of Sanborn sent a Sheldon teen to the hospital. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Alexis Wunder of Spencer was driving a 2008 Ford eastbound when a vehicle in front of her stopped. A 15-year-old from […]
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