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Natural Gas Leak In Estherville Tuesday Resulted In Evacuation
May 9, 2024
(Estherville)– A natural gas leak Tuesday in Estherville resulted in the evacuation of a couple of residents. A post on the Estherville Fire Department’s Facebook page says it happened in the area of West 5th Avenue North. Firefighters were on the scene about four hours while Black Hills Energy brought in equipment to stop the […]
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NW Iowa Man Killed In World War II Has Now Been Accounted For
May 9, 2024
A Navy Fireman from northwest Iowa killed in World War II has now been accounted for. According to the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency, 21-year-old Navy Fireman First Class Everett Titterington of Milford was accounted for back on March 23rd, 2021. Titterington was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor when it was […]
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Major Improvements Planned For Some Attractions In Arnolds Park
May 9, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Some major improvements are in the works for some popular attractions in Arnolds Park. The city council Wednesday evening reviewed proposed renovations for the campground at Sawmill Park; Sawmill Park itself, and the City Beach. Councilman Jason Christensen also serves on the city’s Parks Board. He says the improvements planned for Sawmill Park […]
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Federated REA Awards Funding To Several SW Minnesota Fire Depts.
May 8, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson-based Federated Rural Electric Association has awarded funds to several fire departments in southwest Minnesota. The Alpha, Ceylon, Lakefield and Northrop Fire Departments will each receive $7,500 to purchase and upgrade equipment. Federated Rural Electric donated money and utilized matching funds from the CoBank Sharing Success Program and Basin Electric. CoBank is an […]
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Disaster Proclamation Issued For O’Brien County
May 8, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for O’Brien county as a result of severe weather that occurred Monday. The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 […]
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park to Open for the Season May 18
May 8, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-Arnolds Park Amusement Park will open for the season next week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Arnolds Park Amusement Park will open for the summer season on May 18.CEO Jon Pausley says The Park will offer a free night on May 17. “Free night is May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30, kind of a […]
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IGL Sanitary District: If You Have A Sump Pump, Make Sure It Isn’t Discharging Into The Sanitary Sewer
May 8, 2024
(Milford)– If you have a sump pump in your basement, chances are it’s been getting a work out lately after all the rain we’ve been getting. And if you’re not certain as to where it’s discharging, you might want to find out. Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lake Sanitary District tells KUOO news […]
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Iowa Ranked Among Top 10 States For Quality Of Life
May 8, 2024
(Undated)– Iowa ranks among the top ten best states according to U.S. News and World Reports. Gary Emerling, Senior Editor for Government Rankings, says Iowa was rated at number six… The top states, in order are: Utah, New Hampshire, Nebraska at number three, Minnesota, Idaho, and Iowa at number six.
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Construction Of New Spec Building In Spencer About To Get Underway
May 8, 2024
(Spencer)– Construction of a new economic development spec building in Spencer is about to kick into high gear. Curt Strouth, CEO of the Iowa Lakes Development Corporation, says the project is on an amibitious timeframe… Strouth says the project is a joint effort… Strouth says having a building that’s ready to go for a prospective […]
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