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IGL Fishing Club Holding Special Event Teaching Adults How To Fish
May 27, 2024
(West Okoboji)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club is known for its events teaching kids how to fish. Now, the organization is planning a session to teach adults about angling as well. Dean Jacobsen of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club says they decided to put on the seminar after hearing from adults who have […]
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Labor Leaders Honor Fallen Workers
May 27, 2024
(Undated)– The Iowa Federation of Labor is honoring people who died on the job in the last year. The Iowa Division of Labor says the 57 workers who died on the job lived in all corners of the state – from Muscatine and Liberty, to Storm Lake, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. They were truck […]
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Memorial Day Program In Terril Set For 10:00 AM Monday
May 24, 2024
(Terril)– This year’s Memorial Day Program in Terril will be held at 10:00 am Monday at the Terril Memorial Building. The guest speaker will be Marilyn Strickland. A flag raising ceremony will follow at the Post Office. From there, a bus will transport people to the cemetery just outside of Terril to dedicate flags in […]
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Clay County Community Foundation Activates It’s Disaster Relief Recovery Fund
May 24, 2024
(Spencer)– The Clay County Community Foundation has activated its Disaster Recovery Fund to assist residents in that county adversely affected by severe weather on Tuesday of this week. Executive Director Terri Batschelet tells KUOO news many of those affected are faced with home repairs as a result of large hail… Batschelet says non-profit groups and […]
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Iowa State Patrol: Increased Speeding Is A Huge Concern
May 24, 2024
(Undated)– Here’s a reminder to watch your speed while your traveling. Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Alex Dinkla says they’re continuing to see people of all ages driving at dangerous speeds — some in excess of 100 miles-per-hour… Dinkla says the excuses cover the gamut… Dinkla says the problem seems to have gotten worse since covid […]
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High Traffic Volumes Expected On The Roads Over Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2024
(Undated)– Memorial Day weekend looks to be a busy one when it comes to travel. Brian Ortner with Triple A Iowa… Ortner says you may want to plan your travel time in advance… Ortner says gas prices are about the same as they were for Memorial Day 2023.
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Okoboji Foundation Announces Grant Awards
May 24, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation Thursday announced its grant awards as part of the organization’s annual “Hello Okoboji Summer” event. The Wahpeton Park Improvement Project was awarded $38,000 to renovate city parks and tennis courts, including pickleball courts. Twin Forks Trap and Skeet Club is receiving $24,999 for their clubhouse project. Okoboji Music Masters was […]
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Dickinson County Recreational Trail Re-Opens North Of Milford
May 24, 2024
(Milford)– A portion of the Dickinson County recreational trail that had been closed north of Milford has re-opened. The stretch of trail between County Road A-34 and 28th Street in Milford was closed the past couple of weeks after a sewer main in that area broke. Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary […]
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Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail To Portions Of The Iowa Great Lakes
May 24, 2024
(Milford)– Severe thunderstorms very early this morning brought large hail to parts of the area. Hail about the size of golf balls was reported in portions of Milford with quarter to half dollar size hail on the east side of East Okoboji. The storms also brought additional heavy rain to the region. While things will […]
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