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Boil Advisory In Effect For Some Arnolds Park Residents

May 30, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– A broken water main has resulted in a boil advisory being put into place for some Arnolds Park residents. The area affected is along 232nd Avenue south of 202nd Street. The notification was sent out at 5:43 PM Friday and will be in effect until that same time Saturday.

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Lake Park Farmer’s Market Being Moved To Market Street This Summer

May 30, 2025

(Lake Park)– There’s going to be a change in location this summer for the Farmer’s Market in Lake Park. Organizer April Junge tells KUOO news it’s being moved to a different location… Junge says the farmer’s market in Lake Park will be held every Tuesday through the summer, beginning this coming Tuesday, June 3rd, from […]

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A Couple Of Major Projects In The City Of Spirit Lake Are About To Get Underway

May 30, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– A major project will be getting underway next week in Spirit Lake. City officials say work on the Hill Avenue Boulevards will begin Monday, June 2nd at 15th Street and Hill Avenue and will progress north about two blocks at a time. Those living along Hill Avenue in that area will still have […]

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Wild Prairie Winds Quintet to Perform at Lakeside Lab

May 30, 2025

(Milford) The Lakeside Lab Speaker Series will present the Wild Prairie Winds Quintet on Tuesday night. Katey Jahnke, the Executive Director of Wild Prairie Winds says they are looking forward to their 4th performance at Lakeside Lab… Jahnke is the only original founding member of the quintet and talks about their history… The performance starts […]

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New Law Is In Place In Iowa Guarding Against Crypto Currency Scams

May 30, 2025

(Undated)– A new rule passed by the Iowa Legislature is intended to protect seniors from fraud at unregulated crypto currency kiosks. The measure is part of a broader effort to address financial scams that often target older Iowans. The law requires crypto operators to post written notices warning consumers about the financial risks of using […]

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Motorists Advised Of Change In Traffic Flows Next Week On Grand Ave. In Spencer

May 30, 2025

(Spencer)– Some work next week will affect traffic patterns on Grand Avenue in Spencer. City officials say beginning Monday, June 2nd, there will be a single lane closure going north on Grand Avenue between East 9th Street and East 18th Street. On Tuesday, June 3rd, a single lane closure will be in place on Grand […]

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Debate Over Wind Turbines Heating Up In Another NW Iowa County

May 30, 2025

(Ida Grove)– The debate over wind turbines is heating up in yet another northwest Iowa county. MidAmerican Energy wants to expand its Ida County wind turbine project. The company proposed eight to 16 additional turbines to the existing 200 turbines throughout the county. MidAmerican will need more landowners to consent to having turbines built on […]

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Dickinson County Museum To Hold Cemetery Walk

May 29, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– You’ll be able to take a walk into history this Sunday (June 1st). Dickinson County Museum Director Cole Clawson says they’ll be holding a Cemetery Walk at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake at 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm… Those planning to attend are asked to sign up in advance at the Dickinson County […]

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Strong Numbers Reported For Memorial Day Weekend In The Iowa Great Lakes

May 29, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– The numbers are in from Memorial Day Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. Kiley Zankowski of Vacation Okoboji says it was a great kickoff to the season… She says the numbers were off somewhat compared to previous Memorial Day Weekends due largely to the weather. However Zankowski says area businesses reported good traffic […]

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National Guard Send-Offs Being Held

May 29, 2025

(Estherville)– Send-offs were held today (Thurs.) at various armories around Iowa for some 1,800 soldiers being deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. One of those ceremonies was held this (Thurs.) afternoon at the National Guard Armory in Estherville. Units being deployed include Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa […]

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