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Iowa Seeing Big Increase In Covid Cases
August 20, 2024
(Undated)– COVID-19 numbers have surged in Iowa and across the country in recent weeks. Over 20-percent of tests in Iowa are coming back positive, the highest in over a year. Inpatient and emergency room visits for COVID-19 are on the rise in Iowa, but remain low at around two percent. Despite the increase in cases, […]
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Estherville City Council Intends To Fill Mayoral Vacancy By Appointment
August 20, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening unanimously approved a motion expressing their intention to appoint someone to fill the remainder of the Mayor’s term. Mayor Adam Edwards resignation became effective at the end of the day Monday. Edwards is moving outside of city limits. A notice will be published to seek applications from anyone […]
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Marilyn Maye returns to Pearson Lakes Art Center August 20 & 21
August 19, 2024
(Okoboji)-Legendary Singer Marilyn Maye is returning to the Iowa Great Lakes this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Marilyn Maye will perform at Pearson Lakes Art Center August 20th and 21st. The iconic singer says this will be her 65th summer to appear in Okoboji. “Consequently, having come during the summertime year after year after […]
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Storm Lake Man Accused Of Assaulting A Person With A Machete
August 19, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A Storm Lake man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting someone with a machete. Storm Lake Police officers were called to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center at approximately 6:40 this (Mon) morning, and saw that the victim was suffering from serious upper body injuries. The victim informed police that they were walking […]
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Ag Recovery Center To Be In Sheldon August 27th
August 19, 2024
(Sheldon)– State, federal and local agencies, along with several farming industry groups, will be hosting a single day Agriculture Recovery Center Tuesday, August 27th at the Sheldon Community Service Center in Sheldon. The center will be open that day from 12 Noon until 8:00 pm. Officials say resources will be available to assist farmers in […]
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Visits Spirit Lake
August 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley made a stop today (Mon.) at Rosenboom’s in Spirit Lake as part of his annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties. Grassley tells KUOO news he heard a lot of concerns during his visit here about regulatory issues, especially when it comes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or […]
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Harris-Lake Park Breaks Ground On New Elementary & Other Improvements
August 19, 2024
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park Community School District held a groundbreaking today (Mon.) for a new elementary school adjacent to the existing middle school-high school. Superintendent Gary Richardson expressed his thanks to everyone, including the voters, who passed an $18.6 million bond issue to make it possible… In addition to a new elementary school itself, […]
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Royal Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Two People
August 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Multiple charges have been filed against a Royal man accused of threatening to kill a woman and a witness in an incident early Saturday near Francis Sites, just southeast of Spirit Lake. 43-year-old Jedediah Olsen of Royal was charged with going armed with intent, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assault […]
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Mayor Of Estherville Announces He’s Stepping Down
August 19, 2024
(Estherville)– The Mayor of Estherville is stepping down. Adam J. Edwards has announced he’s moving outside of city limits. His resignation is effective today (Mon.). City Council members will discuss how to fill the vacancy at their regular meeting this (Mon.) evening. They could do so either by appointing someone to fill out the remainder […]
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It’s A Record Year For Tornadoes In Iowa
August 19, 2024
(Johnston, IA) — 2024 is topping the list for the year with the most tornadoes in Iowa, and August is only just over halfway through. National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Fowle says it beats the previous record of 120 set in 2004… Fowle says better tracking technology is contributing to the increase.
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