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Spirit Lake City Council Hears Plans For Workforce Housing Development
April 24, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council this (Tues.) evening adopted a resolution supporting an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a major residential development. Robert Smith is with Eagle Construction and Talon Development, based out of Sioux Falls. He says the development consisting of town homes and […]
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Okoboji High School Drama Department to present The Butler Did It April 26-27
April 23, 2024
(Milford)- Okoboji High School will present their spring play this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Okoboji High School will present their production of The Butler Did It on Friday and Saturday nights.Director Ryan Overton says the cast plays off of each other in sometimes hilarious ways. “We’re going with a murder mystery this year. […]
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State Representative John Wills Reflects On Legislative Session
April 23, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Local legislators are sounding off on the recently completed session of the Iowa Legislature which concluded early Saturday. State Representative John Wills says there were a number of highlights, including passage of a bill addressing school safety… Wills says passage of a bill addressing illegal immigration in Iowa was also a highlight. He […]
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RSVP Program Assisting In Battle Against Food Insecurity
April 23, 2024
(Estherville)– The Northwest Iowa Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, is talking about the important role that organization’s volunteers play in combatting food insecurity in the region. Volunteers age 55 and over in RSVP’s five-county area of Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto counties provide assistance with food deliveries, helping out […]
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Minnesota DNR Sponsoring Free Park Day
April 23, 2024
(Undated)– Getting outdoors in Minnesota will be a little cheaper this weekend. The Minnesota DNR is sponsoring another free park day this Saturday. Vehicle entry fees will be waived at all state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota. Fees for activities like camping and tours will still be charged. More information is available on the […]
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Milford City Council Hears Request To Vacate A Frontage Road
April 23, 2024
(Milford)– The Milford City Council Monday evening heard a request for the city to vacate a frontage road near Danbom Lake Service. The new owner of some adjoining property to the north of that made the request. City council members were in favor of starting the process to do that. City officials say it would […]
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Recent Rains & Storms Limit Planting/Fieldwork
April 23, 2024
(Undated)– Iowa farmers only had about three days this past week that were suitable for fieldwork, thanks to multiple storm systems that brought significant rain and cooler temperatures. That’s according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service and the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report. Topsoil moisture in Iowa was rated 10 percent very […]
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Milford City Council Discusses Curbs Along 13th Street
April 23, 2024
(Milford)– Full curb and gutter will remain in the plans for the re-construction of 13th Street, or County Road A-34 from Highway 71 to the west city limits. Some farmers and truck drivers expressed concern over the full height curbs at an informational meeting held prior to the start of the project, calling for sloped […]
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RiseFest to be held June 7-8 in Sheldon
April 22, 2024
(Sheldon)-It’s the final week for RiseFest Early Bird Ticket Pricing. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: RiseFest will be held in Sheldon June 7th and 8th. Festival Founder Rob Roozeboom says the festival lineup is complete with the addition of Matthew West. “Friday night is looking great with our friend Ben Fuller, We are Messengers, Skillet, […]
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City Of Okoboji Flushing Fire Hydrants This Week (April 22nd-26th)
April 22, 2024
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji is flushing fire hydrants this week. City officials say residents could notice a temporary drop in water pressure and some discoloration. They recommend running cold tap water until it is clear if that happens. Anyone with questions should contact Okoboji City Hall at 332-2550.
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