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RiseFest To Have Additional Resources Available This Weekend For The Expected Heat
June 19, 2025
(Sheldon)– RiseFest in Sheldon is among the events that will be taking place in the extreme heat this weekend. Rise Ministries Founder and President Rob Roseboom says they’ll have some additional resources in place… “Of course we always care about everybody’s wellbeing and we will try to make the best opportunities we can available for […]
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Extreme Heat Expected This Weekend
June 19, 2025
(Undated)– Healthcare professionals are urging anyone with outdoor plans over the upcoming weekend to take some additional precautions from the heat. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the region from Friday morning through Sunday evening. Actual air temperatures could approach 100 degrees. Factor in the humidity and forecasters say it […]
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Events Being Held This Summer To Celebrate The Little Sioux River And It’s Cultural & Recreational Legacies
June 18, 2025
(Spencer)– A series of events this summer along the Little Sioux River will celebrate it’s cultural history, water quality, geology, recreation opportunities and plants and animals. John Wenck, Water Trails Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says the events will serve another purpose as well… “We’re working on a water trail plan for […]
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Clay County Conservation Board Breaks Ground On Environmental Learning Center Project
June 18, 2025
(Spencer)– A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday on a new facility in Clay county that will be focused on learning about the environment. The Oneota Environmental Learning Center is being constructed by the Clay County Conservation Board. Sheriffa Jones is a member of that board… “We’re hoping early 2026. Of course with anything, this project […]
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Estherville City Council Approves Property Acquisition
June 18, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday voted to purchase some property at 226 North 1st Street in the city for $3,500. While there are no immediate plans for it, City Administrator Penny Clayton says it makes sense for the city to take ownership of it for now, at least… “One of the things we’ve talked […]
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Summerfest Continues In Lakefield
June 18, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A weeklong celebration continues in Lakefield with the annual Summerfest activities taking place. A medallion hunt, the Prairie Ecology Bus and various activities at the library continue to be featured. Today’s (Wed.) events include the Relay For Life; BINGO; and a salad luncheon. Organizer Heather Reasoner says one of the highlights of the […]
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Pearson Lakes Art Center Offers Culinary Arts
June 17, 2025
(Spirit Lake) The Pearson Lakes Art Center now offers culinary classes which according to Culinary Arts Director Jean Quinn, is still a relatively new offering. “I have been in this position for about a year and a half to two years. They did have a huge remodel before I arrived and it just has really […]
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Some Area Cities Revising Fireworks Ordinances To Comply With New State Law
June 17, 2025
(Spencer)– Cities in Iowa that used to prohibit the use of fireworks in their communities altogether are having to make some changes to their ordinances as a result of a bill passed in the last session of the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds. It states that fireworks must be allowed to […]
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