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Some NW Iowa Entities Among Those Awarded Arts & Culture Grants

September 2, 2024

(Des Moines)– Some northwest Iowa entities are among 173 in more than 60 communities awarded funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Arts and Culture Grants program. The Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji was awarded $15,000 for operations support; the Orange City Arts Council is receiving $4,000 for a Japanese story telling project; the […]

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Okoboji Elementary Students To Learn Firsthand About Plants & Food

September 2, 2024

(Milford)– About 100 Okoboji Elementary Students will participate in a Gardens Field Trip on Friday, September 6. Okoboji Elementary Teacher Kari Heimdal says she’s developed a special program called the Power of Plants, or POP… She notes that they’ll explore local gardens thanks to community support. Heimdal hopes to expand the program in the future.

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More Rural Iowa Hospitals Discontinuing Labor & Delivery Units

September 2, 2024

(Undated)– Iowa’s dwindling population has forced a third of rural hospitals to close their labor and delivery units. Medical providers are trying to find solutions. Reporting from K-F-F Health News shows that at least 41 Iowa hospitals have closed their labor and delivery units since 2000 – down dramatically from the 1950s and ’60s when […]

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Crash On I-90 In Jackson County Results In Injuries

September 2, 2024

(Lakefield, Mn.)– A single vehicle crash a little before 5:00 am Monday on Interstate 90 in Jackson county sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 54-year-old Virgil Woods of Elkton, Maryland was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pickup eastbound at milepost 58 when he lost control after swerving to miss a […]

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Significant Road Projects Get Underway Tues. (Sept. 3rd)

September 2, 2024

(Okoboji)– Two major road projects get underway Tuesday (Sept. 3rd) in the Iowa Great Lakes. A re-surfacing and pavement replacement project on Stakeout Road in Okoboji will be taking place from the intersection with Highway 71 to just north of Chalstrom Beach. While local traffic will still be allowed through that area, motorists are encouraged […]

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Ribbon Cutting Held On Lake Park Trail Extension

September 2, 2024

(Lake Park)– A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this (Monday) morning in Lake Park officially marking the completion and opening of the Tatanka Ska Trace Trail between that community and Spirit Lake. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails thanked everyone who made the project possible, noting that it represents years of planning, fundraising and construction. […]

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Palo Alto County Collision Claims A Life

August 31, 2024

(Emmetsburg)– A two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Palo Alto county claimed the life of one person and seriously injured three others. The Iowa State Patrol says 32-year-old Desiree Sternhagen of Janesville, Minnesota was driving a 2013 Kia southbound on 480th Avenue and failed to stop at the intersection with 370th Street. Troopers say she collided […]

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Spencer Woman Apprehended On Outstanding Warrants

August 30, 2024

(Spencer)– A Spencer woman wanted on outstanding warrants has been taken into custody. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Baylie Jordan was arrested on the warrants Wednesday evening in Spencer. Jordan was wanted for violation of probation and for revocation of pretrial release on original charges of possession of contraband in a correctional facility. […]

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Blue Star Marker To Be Dedicated In Lake Park

August 30, 2024

(Lake Park)– Another Blue Star Marker will be dedicated in Dickinson county this weekend. This one will be located in Lake Park. A dedication is planned for this Sunday, September 1st prior to the A.B.A.T.E Motorcycle Ride at Johnny’s Pub in Lake Park at 12 Noon. A Blue Star Marker is also located at the […]

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Dates Set For Informational Meetings On Upcoming Okoboji Schools Bond Vote

August 30, 2024

(Milford)– Dates have been set for four public informational meetings for a $69 million bond issue voters in the Okoboji Community School District will be voting on November 5th. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says the first will be held this coming Wednesday, September 4th from 6:00 until 7:00 pm at the Okoboji Elementary School… The meetings […]

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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association to present Okoboji Rocks Concert featuring The Everly Brothers Experience August 30

August 29, 2024

(Arnolds Park)-There’s a special Okoboji Rocks Concert on tap Friday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present The Everly Brothers Experience as part of the Okoboji Rocks Concert Series on Friday evening at The Roof Garden Ballroom.The group features brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed. Zach says, the […]

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