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Estherville City Council Member Wants To See Efforts Stepped Up To Bring A Theatre To That City
August 23, 2024
(Estherville)– An Estherville City Council member wants to see more of a push to get a movie theatre back into that town. Councilman David Hovinga brought up the matter at the conclusion of Monday’s city council meeting… No action was taken as the matter wasn’t on the agenda.
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Disaster Recovery Center In Jackson Permanently Closing Saturday
August 23, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– Another Disaster Recovery Center in the area is about to permanently close. FEMA officials say the center at the Jackson City Hall will close for good at 6:30 pm tomorrow (Sat.). As we reported yesterday, Disaster Recovery Centers in Cherokee and Emmet counties will permanently close at 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 28th, with […]
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Spencer Man Convicted On Federal Drug & Weapons Charges
August 23, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has been convicted on federal drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says a jury found 42-year-old Oscar Navarro-Zepeda guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a […]
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Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire & Rescue Department accepting Donations for 38th Annual Labor Day Auction
August 22, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-APO Fire & Rescue is getting ready for their 38th Annual Labor Day Auction. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue Department is seeking donations for their annual Labor Day Auction.Duane Zahradnik says, proceeds from the event help maintain The Department’s Fire Boat. “The Fire Boat, it’s 20 years old. […]
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2025 U Of O Winter Games Logo Unveiled
August 22, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Even though it may still be summer, planning is well underway for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 24-27th, 2025. The new logo (see below) has been revealed for the 45th annual celebration of winter fun in the Iowa Great Lakes. You can find more information by clicking here.
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Oven Fire Fills House With Smoke
August 22, 2024
(Spencer)– An oven fire filled up a house with smoke in Spencer Tuesday. Firefighters were called a little after 6:00 pm to 1600 2nd Avenue East. A press release says the homeowner had the fire extinguished prior to firefighters arriving. Firefighters investigated and confirmed the fire was, indeed, out and ventilated the residence. There were […]
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2024 Clay County Fair Will Include 29 New Foods
August 22, 2024
(Spencer)– 29 new foods will be available at this year’s Clay County Fair powered by SMU. Six finalists will compete for the coveted title of “The World’s Greatest County Fair Food” in the eighth annual “World’s Greatest County Fair Food Contest” at 3:00 pm Saturday, September 7th, at the Farmers Savings Bank Stage. Local celebrity […]
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Several Disaster Recovery Centers In NW Iowa Will Permanently Close Next Week
August 22, 2024
(Des Moines)– Disaster Recovery Centers in several northwest Iowa counties will be permanently closing next week. Centers in Cherokee and Emmet counties will close for good at 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 28th. The Disaster Recovery Center in O’Brien county will shut down permanently at 6:00 pm Friday, August 30th. Centers in Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, […]
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D.O.T: Final Phase Of Hwy 71 Project Through Lakes Corridor Should Be Completed In November
August 22, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– An informational meeting was held Wednesday evening for what will be the fourth and final phase of work on Highway 71 through the lakes corridor. Darwin Bishop, a construction engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s office in Sioux City, says the work this fall will be pretty straight forward… If things go […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association to present The Everly Brothers Experience August 30
August 21, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present an Okoboji Rocks Concert featuring The Everly Brothers Experience August 30th. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular will be held in The Iowa Great Lakes on Labor Day Weekend.Board President Ralph Kluseman says, the festivities will […]
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