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Blue Star Marker To Be Dedicated In Lake Park
August 30, 2024
(Lake Park)– Another Blue Star Marker will be dedicated in Dickinson county this weekend. This one will be located in Lake Park. A dedication is planned for this Sunday, September 1st prior to the A.B.A.T.E Motorcycle Ride at Johnny’s Pub in Lake Park at 12 Noon. A Blue Star Marker is also located at the […]
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Dates Set For Informational Meetings On Upcoming Okoboji Schools Bond Vote
August 30, 2024
(Milford)– Dates have been set for four public informational meetings for a $69 million bond issue voters in the Okoboji Community School District will be voting on November 5th. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says the first will be held this coming Wednesday, September 4th from 6:00 until 7:00 pm at the Okoboji Elementary School… The meetings […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association to present Okoboji Rocks Concert featuring The Everly Brothers Experience August 30
August 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-There’s a special Okoboji Rocks Concert on tap Friday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present The Everly Brothers Experience as part of the Okoboji Rocks Concert Series on Friday evening at The Roof Garden Ballroom.The group features brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed. Zach says, the […]
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Clay County Fairgoers Will Notice Some Facility Improvements
August 29, 2024
(Spencer)– Those attending this year’s Clay County Fair Powered by SMU will likely notice some improvements that have been made to some of the buildings. Fair CEO Jerome Hertel says some are more obvious than others… Hertel says those lights will be solar powered and were donated by a company for use during the fair. […]
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Ribbon Cutting To Be Held Mon. (Sept. 1st) For Lake Park Trail Extension
August 29, 2024
(Lake Park)– The final segment of a recreational trail connecting Spirit Lake with Lake Park is officially complete and is now open. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails says this portion of what’s known as the Tatanka Ska Trace Trail represents years of planning and construction… Reed says they’ll be celebrating with a gathering and […]
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Additional Disaster Recovery Centers To Permanently Close In NW Iowa
August 29, 2024
(Des Moines)– Some additional Disaster Recovery Centers in northwest Iowa will be permanently closing. FEMA says the centers in Buena Vista, O’Brien and Palo Alto counties will be permanently shutting down at 6:00 pm tomorrow (Fri. Aug. 30th). Centers in Clay, Dickinson, Lyon and Sioux counties remain open. The center in Dickinson county, at the […]
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Playground At Kiwanis Park In Spirit Lake Undergoing Improvements
August 29, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Some improvements are being made to a playground at a heavily used park in Spirit Lake. City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says some new playground equipment will be installed in coming days at Kiwanis Park… Owens says Kiwanis Park is one of the busiest parks in the city… Kiwanis Park is located on 23rd […]
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Midwest Rural Economy Now Said To Be In Recession
August 29, 2024
(Omaha, NE) — The Midwest rural economy is in a recession. That according to the latest Rural Main Street Economic Index. The August numbers show the overall economic index for rural Iowa fell from 49-point-five to 44-point-two. The Iowa farmland price index dropped six points. One bright spot, rural hiring in Iowa remains stronger, holding […]
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IUC Approves Construction Permit For Summit Carbon Solutions
August 29, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Utilities Commission has granted a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. The pipeline, intended to transport liquefied CO2 from ethanol plants to North Dakota, is planned to be the largest of its kind globally. The permit was issued after Summit met regulatory requirements and secured a 100 […]
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