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Emmet Co. Bd. Of Adjustment Denies Conditional Use Permit For Wind Project
December 4, 2024
(Estherville)– Plans by Invenergy to put up some wind turbines in Emmet county as part of its Red Rock Wind Energy Project have been dealt a setback. That county’s Board of Adjustment Monday evening voted down the company’s request for a conditional use permit. Board members sited environmental concerns. The action followed a public hearing […]
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Water Main Issue Resulting In Service Disruption In Center Lake Area
December 3, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– An issue with a water main is resulting in a temporary disruption in water service in the Center Lake area. Officials with the city of Spirit Lake say service on Center Lake Drive from 30th Street to the south end of Center Lake Drive has been shut off and will remain off until […]
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Palo Alto County Crash Results In Serious Injuries & Drug Charges
December 3, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– A single vehicle crash Sunday in Palo Alto county seriously injured a passenger and resulted in drug charges being filed against the driver. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Jordan Fury of Emmetsburg lost control of a 2003 Ford pickup while traveling westbound on 300th Street near Cylinder. The vehicle struck a […]
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Elderbridge Dealing With Funding Challenges
December 3, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– An agency that serves older residents in 29 northwest Iowa counties is facing challenges due to decreased funding. Shelly Sindt, CEO of Elderbridge Agency on Aging, says they’re having to rely more on fundraisers, donations and sponsorships as state and federal funding is drying up… Sindt says they’ve taken special precautions to limit […]
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Spencer City Council Considers Zoning Amendments
December 3, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening held a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would allow accessory dwellings as permitted structures in the “B” Multiple Residential Zoning District and as Special Exception Uses in the “A” Residential District. City Planner Adam Severson says the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission met several times […]
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Holiday Fantasy This Saturday (Dec. 7th) In Milford
December 3, 2024
(Milford)– The annual Holiday Fantasy is this Saturday in Milford. Brock Holman of the Milford Commercial Club says it all get started at 8:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church… Raffle tickets are on sale at several Milford businesses and will also be available during the soup and chili feed. More information can be found […]
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E’Ville City Council Authorizes Study Of Stoplights
December 3, 2024
(Estherville)– Stoplights at several intersections along Central Avenue in Estherville will be included in a study authorized by the city council at their meeting Monday evening. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it could lead to the signals at 5th, 6th, 7th and 9th Streets being upgraded similar to what was done with those at the […]
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Expert: Midwest At Risk Of Brownouts & Blackouts This Winter
December 2, 2024
(Washington D.C.)– Much of the Midwest is at elevated risk of electric brownouts and blackouts this winter, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Senior Engineer Robert Tallman says that includes Iowa and neighboring states… The new Winter Reliability Assessment Report by NERC says the demand for electricity is increasing, while traditional power plants […]
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