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Iowa Chapter Of Alzheimer’s Association Excited Over New Test Available
August 5, 2024
(Undated)– Researchers have announced a new blood test that will predict whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease far better than current tests can. A new law in Iowa will make sure it’s covered by insurance. The Alzheimer’s Association says the blood test is 90-percent accurate in informing people showing signs of cognitive impairment if they have […]
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Pocahontas County Now Eligible For Public Assistance Through FEMA
August 5, 2024
(Pocahontas)– Another northwest Iowa county is eligible for public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It was announced over the weekend that Pocahontas county has been added to the list. It stems from weather-related events dating back to June 16th of this year. Governmental and other public entities that sustained damage can apply for […]
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Estherville Attorney Among Applicants For District Court Judge Position
August 4, 2024
(Sioux City)– Estherville attorney Melanie Summers Bauler is among the three applicants for a District Court Judge position. Attorneys Andrew J. Smith of Alta and Elizabeth Specketer of Rembrandt have also submitted applications. Each applicant will appear before the 3A Judicial Nominating Commission for a personal interview at the O’Brien County Courthouse in Primghar August […]
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Special Enforcement Operation In Arnolds Park Results In At Least 20 Arrests
August 3, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– At least 20 people have been arrested in what appears to be a special enforcement operation overnight by the Arnolds Park Police Department. Online jail records show just about all of those are alcohol-related, consisting mostly of public intoxication, possession of alcohol under the legal age and misuse of a driver’s license to […]
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Family Crisis Center To Hold Toy Drive Next Week For Children Impacted By Recent Floods
August 2, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Family Crisis Centers will be holding a toy drive Monday and Tuesday of next week for children impacted by recent flooding in the area. Jessica Rohrs, Executive Director of Family Crisis Centers, says the goal is to provide a moment of joy and hope during this devastating time… Rohrs says children will have […]
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Iowa’s Tax Free Weekend Going On Today (Fri.) & Saturday
August 2, 2024
(Undated)– Back-to-school shoppers may especially want to take advantage of Iowa’s Sales Tax-Free Weekend today (Fri) and tomorrow (Sat). Iowa State University Extension Family Well-being Specialist Carol Ehlers says back-to-school shopping is the 2nd largest family expenditure of the year… Go to the Iowa Department of Revenue website to find the list of tax-free items […]
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Chain Reaction Collision Results In Multiple Injuries
August 2, 2024
(Terril)– A chain reaction collision Thursday afternoon in the 1700 block of Dickinson County Road N-14, or 310th Avenue, sent several people to the hospital. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 55-year-old Paula Stoker of Mallard was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe northbound when she collided with a northbound 2021 Ford Transit Van driven by […]
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Milford City Council Hears From Public Regarding Hwy. 71 Through Town
August 2, 2024
(Milford)– Meeting in special session Thursday evening, the Milford City Council heard public comment on a recently completed study of Highway 71 through the city. It was conducted by the Iowa Department of Transportation through its Traffic Engineering Assistance Program. One of the options it explored is narrowing the highway through Milford from four lanes […]
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Iowa’s Pheasant Count Now Underway
August 1, 2024
(Undated) — Iowa’s roadside pheasant count gets underway today (Thursday). The D-N-R says populations could be down this year, due to weather conditions last winter and spring. The survey is conducted thru August 15th, along more than six-thousand miles of rural, gravel roads.
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