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Clay County Flood Recovery Grant Applications Closing Soon
October 11, 2024
(Spencer)– The application deadline for the Clay County Flood Recovery Grant program through the Spencer Chamber Foundation is quickly approaching. Residents and business owners in Clay county impacted by the June flood are encouraged to submit their applications before 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 15th. The program is funded through donations to support flood recovery efforts. […]
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City Of Estherville Continuing Its Neighborhood Facade Grant Program
October 11, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is continuing its Neighborhood Facade Grant Program another year. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it’s been an effective tool in helping to improve aesthetics around the town… Clayton says $40,000 has been set aside for this round of the program… Applications are available by contacting city offices.
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It’s Time To Make Sure That Furnace Is Ready For Another Season
October 11, 2024
(Undated)– Colder weather in the forecast next week means many of us will likely be starting our furnaces for the first time of the season, if you haven’t already. Officials with Black Hills Energy say there are a few things we should do to get ready. They include having your heating system checked by a […]
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Spencer Fire/Rescue Seeing Increases In Call Volumes
October 11, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Fire/Rescue continued to see a significant increase in call volumes in September. Chief Jesse Coulson told the city council earlier this week there’s been a significant increase over six months ago… For the month of September alone, Coulson says they had 85 calls for service with 32 of them fire-related. The others were […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Votes To Hire Additional Police Officer
October 10, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is expanding its police force. The City Council Wednesday evening approved the hiring of an additional officer to the department. Chief Al Kruger says it’s needed to keep up with the city’s growth… He says the current staffing level isn’t sufficient to keep up with what’s going on… […]
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Feenstra Staff Member To Hold Office Hours In The Region
October 10, 2024
(Undated)– A representative of U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra will hold a series of open office hours around the region later this month. Sessions are scheduled for Thursday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Chamber of Commerce Office in Estherville; Monday, October 21st, from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the Alta […]
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State Senator Dave Rowley Speaks At Dickinson County Taxpayers Association Meeting
October 10, 2024
(Okoboji)– State Senator Dave Rowley of Spirit Lake was the keynote speaker at a meeting this (Thurs.) morning of the Dickinson County Taxpayers Association. Among the topics he addressed was the proliferation Air BNB’s, or vacation rentals, in the Iowa Great Lakes. Rowley says he’s working on a bill that would subject them to regulations […]
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Hy-Vee Launching Fundraising Campaign For American Red Cross
October 10, 2024
(West Des Moines)– A Midwestern grocery store chain is starting a fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross. Starting today, Hy-Vee will begin allowing customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at all stores, including Dollar Fresh Markets and Fast & Fresh locations. All donations will go to the American Red Cross […]
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