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Arnolds Park Amusement Park to Open for the Season May 18
May 8, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-Arnolds Park Amusement Park will open for the season next week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Arnolds Park Amusement Park will open for the summer season on May 18.CEO Jon Pausley says The Park will offer a free night on May 17. “Free night is May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30, kind of a […]
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IGL Sanitary District: If You Have A Sump Pump, Make Sure It Isn’t Discharging Into The Sanitary Sewer
May 8, 2024
(Milford)– If you have a sump pump in your basement, chances are it’s been getting a work out lately after all the rain we’ve been getting. And if you’re not certain as to where it’s discharging, you might want to find out. Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lake Sanitary District tells KUOO news […]
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Iowa Ranked Among Top 10 States For Quality Of Life
May 8, 2024
(Undated)– Iowa ranks among the top ten best states according to U.S. News and World Reports. Gary Emerling, Senior Editor for Government Rankings, says Iowa was rated at number six… The top states, in order are: Utah, New Hampshire, Nebraska at number three, Minnesota, Idaho, and Iowa at number six.
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Construction Of New Spec Building In Spencer About To Get Underway
May 8, 2024
(Spencer)– Construction of a new economic development spec building in Spencer is about to kick into high gear. Curt Strouth, CEO of the Iowa Lakes Development Corporation, says the project is on an amibitious timeframe… Strouth says the project is a joint effort… Strouth says having a building that’s ready to go for a prospective […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Multiple Charges Against Armstrong Man
May 8, 2024
(Estherville)– A recent traffic stop in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of an Armstrong man on several charges. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle near Ringsted after observing some traffic infractions. Authorities say the driver, 21-year-old Logan Dickherber, allegedly provided false identification to the deputy and it was […]
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Queen II Renovations nearly Complete, Public Cruises to start Weekend of May 25
May 7, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-The Queen II will be back in the water next week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The renovations of the Queen II are nearly complete.Arnolds Park Amusement Park CEO Jon Pausley says, they hope to have the excursion boat back in the water early next week. “We are about a week behind where we […]
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Electrical Issue Fills House With Light Haze Of Smoke
May 7, 2024
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported in an electrical fire Monday at a residence in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called a little after 5:00 pm to 410 East 10th Street. Upon arriving firefighters encountered a light haze of smoke throughout the inside of the residence. They traced the source of the smoke to a […]
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City Official: Little Sioux River At Spencer Is Still Long Way Off From Causing Infrastructure Concerns
May 7, 2024
(Spencer)– Other than affecting Leach Park, flooding so far on the Little Sioux River at Spencer hasn’t been causing any major issues for the city. Public Works Director Mark White says the level would need to go much higher before they would see any impacts to infrastructure… Flood warnings remain in effect until further notice […]
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Spencer City Manager Dan Gifford Announces His Upcoming Retirement
May 7, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer is looking for a new City Manager. Dan Gifford announced his impending retirement at Monday’s City Council meeting… Gifford has held the position since November, 2021. Jessica Wright, the city’s Human Resources Director, says they’ll begin the search for Gifford’s successor.
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Ongoing Rains Causing Headaches For Farmers
May 7, 2024
(Undated)– Rain last week limited Iowa farmers to only 1.4 days suitable for fieldwork, with just one day suitable in northwest Iowa, according to the latest crop progress report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Only five percent of topsoil and ten percent of subsoil in northwest Iowa is short or very short of moisture. […]
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