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Dickinson County Endowment Fund Accepting Applications For Upcoming Grant Cycle
April 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Endowment Fund’s Advisory Council is announcing the beginning of their 2024 grant cycle. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) ‘tax exempt’ organizations and ‘unit of government’ organizations benefiting residents of Dickinson county. Non-profit organizations without either status may apply be seeking a fiscal agent that does. Funds may be requested for […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Budget Following Public Hearing
April 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning held a public hearing on the county’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. For the second consecutive year it contains the maximum levy allowed for the rural and general funds. The supervisors last year went with the maximum levy to fund the purchase […]
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Flood Warning Issued For Little Sioux River West Of Milford
April 30, 2024
(Milford)– All of the rain we’ve received so far in April has been adding up. As of this (Tues.) morning, 4.72 inches of rain has fallen this month at the KUOO studios. That’s being reflected in increasing levels on lakes and rivers. In fact, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood […]
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Latest Report Shows Moisture Levels Are Improving Greatly
April 30, 2024
(Undated)– The latest USDA Crop Progress Report for Iowa shows continued improvement in moisture levels. Only nine percent of northwest Iowa topsoil is either short or very short of moisture compared to 19 percent the previous week. 67 percent of northwest Iowa has adequate moisture, with 24 percent surplus. 22 percent of subsoil in northwest […]
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A Severe Weather Outbreak Appearing Likely For Later Today (Tues. 4/30)
April 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Don’t let your guard down today (Tues.) when it comes to the weather. A severe weather outbreak could be possible later today (Tues.) throughout the region, with large hail, possibly up to two inches in diameter, along with damaging winds of greater than 70 mph, and a few tornadoes being possible. Forecasters say […]
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Kids Fishing Clinics Coming Up In May In The Iowa Great Lakes
April 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Some youth fishing clinics will be held in May in the Iowa Great Lakes. Dean Jacobsen is with the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club… Registration for both clinics will be at 4:30 pm on the respective days. You can find more information about the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club by visiting their Facebook […]
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Birding on the Green to start May 6 at Brooks Golf Course
April 29, 2024
(Okoboji)-The Birding on the Green Program is about to get underway for the season. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center is once again collaborating with Brooks Golf for another season of Birding on the Green. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says, the program is for bird lovers of all ages. “This […]
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Storm Lake Man Arrested In Connection With Several Break-Ins
April 29, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A Storm Lake man was arrested last week on multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a residence and other facilities. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, officers were called to the area of Park Court in Storm Lake around 6pm last Wednesday, April 24th on a report of a suspect trespassing. A […]
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Several Area Schools Awarded Funds For Before & After School Programs
April 29, 2024
(Des Moines)– Some area school districts have been awarded funding from the Iowa Department of Education to expand and sustain before-and-after school programs at elementary schools. The Alta-Aurelia, Clay Central-Everly, Emmetsburg, and Sibley-Ocheyedan school districts will receive a share of nearly $6 million in competitive grants awarded to 67 Iowa schools. The funds can be […]
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City Of Arnolds Park Flushing Hydrants
April 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is flushing fire hydrants today (Mon. 4/29) and Tuesday (4/30). Residents in neighborhoods where the flushing is taking place may notice a temporary drop in water pressure and some discoloration. Anyone experiencing that should run the cold water tap until the water is once again clear.
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