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Okoboji Writer’s Retreat to be held September 22-25
June 19, 2024
It’s time to register for the Okoboji Writer’s Retreat. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Writer’s Retreat will be held September 22-25 in The Iowa Great Lakes.Founder Julie Gammack says the retreat is for writers of all abilities. “I think one of the things worry about when they think they’d like to come but […]
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Disaster Proclamation Issued For Clay, Dickinson, Emmet & O’Brien Counties
June 19, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds today (Wed.) issued a disaster proclamation for Clay, Dickinson, Emmet and O’Brien counties due to severe weather on June 12th. The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program for impacted residents. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for […]
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Latest Info. On Lake Levels: Big Spirit Appears To Have Leveled Off While Okoboji’s Continue To Rise
June 19, 2024
(Orleans)– The water level on Big Spirit Lake appears to have leveled off as of late this (Wed.) morning while the Okoboji’s continues to rise. That’s according to the latest information from the U.S. Geological Survey. The reading as of about 10:00 am this (Wed.) morning had Big Spirit Lake at 15.46 feet, which is […]
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Ag Expert: For Most Area Farmers It’s Now All About Damage Control
June 19, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Now that we’re outside the window for any re-planting, for most farmers in the region it’s now a matter of trying to protect the crops that ARE in the ground and coming up. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield, Minnesota says a lot of the corn has shallow root systems because […]
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Pocahontas Man Arrested On Multiple Charges In Livestock Theft Case
June 19, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– A Pocahontas man faces multiple charges in an investigation involving law enforcement agencies from eight different counties in the region involving the theft of some livestock. Authorities say 26-year-old Corey Goeders was arrested this past Friday on a valid Palo Alto county warrant stemming from the investigation that began in April of last year. […]
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Okoboji Summer Theatre to kick off 66th Season with Gala June 24
June 18, 2024
(Okoboji)-The Okoboji Summer Theatre is about to open for the season. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Summer Theatre will open on June 25th with their production of Leader of the Pack.Executive Director Ruth Ann Burke says they’ll kick off the season with a special fundraiser on Monday, June 24. “We are celebrating the […]
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Spencer City Council Hears Concern Over Grand Avenue Traffic/Pedestrian Signals
June 18, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday heard concerns from a downtown resident over the recently revamped traffic signals on Grand Avenue. Benjamin Unseth said he feels a countdown feature on the signals are confusing to both motorists and pedestrians… Mayor Steve Bomgaars responded to the concern, saying the city will be in contact with traffic […]
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Number Of Bird Flu Cases In NW Iowa Dairy Herds Continues To Rise
June 18, 2024
(Des Moines)– Highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been detected in six northwest Iowa Dairy operations. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the virus has been detected in a dairy herd in O’Brien County, one in Plymouth County, and four in Sioux County. Ag officials are strongly encouraging poultry producers and dairy […]
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