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Milford City Council Adopts Wind Turbine Resolution; Has Second Thoughts On Removing Trees
July 24, 2024
(Milford)– The Milford City Council Monday adopted a resolution calling for a larger buffer zone between city limits and where wind turbines could be allowed. They’re seeking a three mile zone instead of the current 1,600 feet. City officials contend the current restriction isn’t enough and would restrict future growth. They’re asking other cities adopt […]
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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa Wags & Whiskers Fundraiser is July 24 at Roof Garden Ballroom
July 23, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-A big fundrasier is on tap Wednesday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa will host their annual fundraiser with Wags & Whiskers at the Roof Garden Ballroom Wednesday evening.Shelter Manager Hailey Dirks says it’s their big fundraiser of the year. “Wags & Whiskers this year is a little […]
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Little Sioux Flood Control Committee Holds Its Second Meeting
July 23, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A committee that was assembled shortly after last month’s flood to start looking at possible flood mitigation along the Little Sioux River held its second meeting today (Tues.). The group discussed the possibility of expanding the Little Sioux River Headwaters Coalition, a watershed management authority, or WMA. That entity is governed through a […]
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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Colliding With Multiple Vehicles & Utility Poles
July 23, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A driver received multiple charges for striking several vehicles and damaging utility and light poles last Friday in Storm Lake, knocking out power to portions of the city and leaving one person injured. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 3:14 Friday afternoon in the 12 hundred block […]
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Friends of Lakeside Lab Speaker Series to feature talk by Diedre Rosenboom with Keep Okoboji Blue Tuesday, July 23
July 23, 2024
(Okoboji)-The Speaker Series at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory continues on Tuesday evening. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of Lakeside Lab’s Speaker Series will continue on Tuesday evening with a talk by Diedre Rosenboom, Founder of Keep Okoboji Blue. Rosenboom says she’ll discuss the history of the brand. “It was founded in 2005, so that’s […]
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Blood Drive Scheduled For Wed. (July 24th) At Osceola Regional Health Center
July 23, 2024
(Sibley)– A blood drive will be held Wednesday at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibely. It’s being put on by the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank, which supplies blood and blood products to a number of northwest Iowa hospitals, including Osceola Regional Health Center. Executive Director Ken Ver Steeg says most cancer survivors can […]
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FEMA Disaster Assistance Office Opening In O’Brien County
July 23, 2024
(Sheldon)– FEMA is opening another Disaster Recovery Center in northwest Iowa. This one will be located in the Community Services Center in Sheldon. It will open Wednesday, July 24th. Hours that first day will be from 1:00 until 6:00 pm, then daily from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. In northwest Iowa, FEMA assistance is available […]
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Extends Previously Issued Disaster Proclamations
July 23, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an extension for previously issued proclamations that allow state resources to be used to respond to and recover from severe weather. This also includes the targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in affected counties. The new proclamation is effective immediately and is set to expire on August 17, […]
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Jackson County Fair Gets Underway Tuesday (July 23)
July 22, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Fair gets underway Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Terri Bargfrede of the Jackson County Fair Board says the final preparations have been made and they look forward to seeing everyone… This year’s Jackson County Fair features a wide variety of events. In addition to the livestock and static exhibits, this […]
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