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An Area Hospital Will Be Closing Its Doors In September
August 6, 2024
(Primghar)– A northwest Iowa hospital will be closing its doors in September. Officials with MercyOne site economic and workforce challenges as the primary factors behind the decision to close the hospital in Primghar. Clinics MercyOne operates in Sutherland, Paullina and Primghar will also be consolidated into one which will be located in Primghar. O’Brien County […]
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FEMA Opening Additional Recovery Centers, Including One In Dickinson County
August 6, 2024
(Undated)– The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening some additional Disaster Recovery Centers in northwest Iowa, including one in Dickinson county. It will be located at the Dickinson County Expo Building, in the meeting room. It opens at 1:00 pm this Thursday, August 8th and will be open until 6:00 pm. It will then be […]
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City Of Estherville Moving Ahead With REAP Grant App. For Phillips Pavilion Project
August 6, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening voted to move ahead with a $100,000 REAP Grant application for the Phillips Pavilion project. If awarded, the funding would go toward the renovation of the former bathhouse where the city pool used to be. City Administrator Penny Clayton says plans call for the building to be converted […]
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Family Crisis Center Opening New Location In Spirit Lake
August 5, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A center that provides services to individuals and families affected by abuse, crime and crisis is opening an additional facility in the area. Jessica Rohrs is the Executive Director of Family Crisis Centers… Some of the services provided by Family Crisis Centers include emergency and long-term housing support, advocacy, and educational outreach to […]
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Iowa Chapter Of Alzheimer’s Association Excited Over New Test Available
August 5, 2024
(Undated)– Researchers have announced a new blood test that will predict whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease far better than current tests can. A new law in Iowa will make sure it’s covered by insurance. The Alzheimer’s Association says the blood test is 90-percent accurate in informing people showing signs of cognitive impairment if they have […]
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Pocahontas County Now Eligible For Public Assistance Through FEMA
August 5, 2024
(Pocahontas)– Another northwest Iowa county is eligible for public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It was announced over the weekend that Pocahontas county has been added to the list. It stems from weather-related events dating back to June 16th of this year. Governmental and other public entities that sustained damage can apply for […]
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Estherville Attorney Among Applicants For District Court Judge Position
August 4, 2024
(Sioux City)– Estherville attorney Melanie Summers Bauler is among the three applicants for a District Court Judge position. Attorneys Andrew J. Smith of Alta and Elizabeth Specketer of Rembrandt have also submitted applications. Each applicant will appear before the 3A Judicial Nominating Commission for a personal interview at the O’Brien County Courthouse in Primghar August […]
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Special Enforcement Operation In Arnolds Park Results In At Least 20 Arrests
August 3, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– At least 20 people have been arrested in what appears to be a special enforcement operation overnight by the Arnolds Park Police Department. Online jail records show just about all of those are alcohol-related, consisting mostly of public intoxication, possession of alcohol under the legal age and misuse of a driver’s license to […]
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Family Crisis Center To Hold Toy Drive Next Week For Children Impacted By Recent Floods
August 2, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Family Crisis Centers will be holding a toy drive Monday and Tuesday of next week for children impacted by recent flooding in the area. Jessica Rohrs, Executive Director of Family Crisis Centers, says the goal is to provide a moment of joy and hope during this devastating time… Rohrs says children will have […]
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