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Bird Flu Detected In Two More NW Iowa Dairy Herds

June 15, 2024

(Des Moines)– Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in two more northwest Iowa dairy herds. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says one case is in a Plymouth county dairy herd and the other is in a Sioux county dairy. The case in Sioux county is the third in that county. A […]

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Head-On Collision Claims A Life

June 15, 2024

(Rock Rapids)– A two vehicle collision on Highway 75 south of Rock Rapids late Friday afternoon claimed a life. The Iowa State Patrol says 48-year-old Joni Wulf of Rock Rapids was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala northbound. Wulf’s vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2018 Jeep Compass driven by 29-year-old Megan […]

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Jackson County Voters To Decide Fate Of Local Sales Tax Measure

June 14, 2024

(Jackson, Mn.)– Voters in Jackson county this November will decide the fate of a measure that would implement a one percent local sales tax to help fund a new $41.2 million law enforcement center and government center currently under construction. If approved, it’s estimated the sales tax would bring in up to $17.5 million over […]

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Harris-Lake Park School Board Makes Appointment To Fill A Vacant Seat

June 14, 2024

(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School Board has a new member. Meeting in special session this (Fri.) afternoon, the board voted unanimously to appoint Kayla Updike to a seat left vacant by a recent resignation. Board President Ebony Rahe tells KUOO news Updike was one of three people who applied to fill the vacant seat. […]

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SL Protective Association Announces Plans To Restore Arch At Templar Park

June 14, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Protective Association is taking on a project to restore the iconic arch entryway at Templar Park on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake. Association President John Smeltzer spoke recently with our news partner, KTIV, about the project… Plans for the renovation include new paint, replacing woodwork, installation of replica […]

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REO Speedwagon to Rock Preservation Plaza June 14

June 14, 2024

(Arnolds Park)-There’s a big concert on tap tonight. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: REO Speedwagon will headline the Live at The Lake Concert at Preservation Plaza Friday evening. Lead singer Kevin Cronin says, the band is looking forward to returning to the Iowa Great Lakes. “When I saw this gig on the itinerary, I’m like, […]

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Iowa Lakes Corridor Dev. Corp. Holding Lunch & Learn Event

June 14, 2024

(Estherville)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is hosting a Lunch and Learn event starting at noon on Thursday, June 27th at the Iowa Lakes Community College Performing Arts Center in Estherville. Kathy Anderson, Division Administrator for the Business Engagement Division at Iowa Workforce Development, will be the guest speaker. Anderson will be presenting on […]

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Couple Of Dickinson County Road Projects To Get Underway Next Week

June 13, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– A couple of road projects in Dickinson county are now scheduled to get underway next week. County Engineer Cole Budach says the concrete paving project on County Road M-27 into Lake Park off of Highway 9 will result in that road being closed to traffic. A detour will be set up on 140th […]

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Ag Official Says Dairy Products Are Perfectly Safe In Light Of Bird Flu

June 13, 2024

(Des Moines)– The milk you’re buying in stores is still safe to drink amid several bird flu outbreaks in Iowa. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig… He says if you’re drinking raw milk, there’s a chance the virus could be detected inside of it. Naig says the cost and supply of milk and other dairy products […]

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Collision Tuesday At Jackson Y Sends Multiple People To Hospitals

June 13, 2024

(Superior)– A two-vehicle collision late Tuesday afternoon near the east junction of Highways 9 & 71, or the Jackson Y, sent multiple people to the hospital. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Timothy Wikert of Collins, Iowa, was driving a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer westbound on Highway 9 and crossed the centerline. […]

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A Unique Partnership Will Allow For The Expansion Of A Golf Course While Bringing Additional Housing To The Lakes Area

June 13, 2024

(Arnolds Park)– A newly formed partnership would help a golf course expand while bringing some additional housing to the Iowa Great Lakes. Drew Hage of the Spirit of Okoboji says they’re working in tandem with Randy Rohlfsen and the Emerald Hills Golf Course on the Emerald Estates Project. He says it includes an expansion of […]

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