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Regional Economist Points To New Signs Of Downturns In Rural Sector
August 1, 2024
(Undated)– The rural economy is showing further indications of decline. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss conducts the Rural Mainstreet Index… Goss says there are also some signs consumers are pulling back… Goss blames lower commodity prices for the overall decline… Manufacturers of ag-related machinery, such as Deere and Company, have announced extensive layoffs in recent […]
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Event Next Week In Jackson Will Recognize Those Who Helped That Community During The Flood
August 1, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– A special event next week in Jackson will be held in appreciation of those who helped protect that community during the June flood. Mayor Marcus Polz says Monday’s event will begin at 6:45 at Fendt Lodge and will include food and refreshments… Polz adds the event will also help the community as it […]
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New Tool Can Help Predict College Costs
August 1, 2024
(Undated)– For Iowa students thinking about attending college in the fall, an interactive online “Tuition Tracker” can help them figure out some of the costs ahead of time. The tool can be especially useful to people attending college for the first time. The Tuition Tracker lets a student calculate the “real costs” by seeing not […]
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Lakefield Man Injured When Vehicle Collides With Guardrail
August 1, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday when a vehicle collided with a guardrail on old Highway 16 just west Highway 71 near Jackson. Authorities say Ken Pohlman of Lakefield was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado westbound when the collision occurred. Pohlman sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Jackson Medical […]
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Two-Vehicle Collision On Hwy 86 South Of Lakefield Sends One Person To The Hospital
August 1, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A two-vehicle collision Wednesday on Highway 86 south of Lakefield sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 20-year-old Ashlyn Kirchner of Iona, Minnesota was driving a 2009 Chevrolet northbound on Highway 86 and was attempting to turn westbound onto 780th Street, and 20-year-old Victor Villarreal of San Bernardino, California […]
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Self-Employed People In A Number Of NW Iowa Counties Now Eligible For FEMA Assistance
August 1, 2024
(Des Moines)– Self-employed Iowans are now eligible for FEMA assistance, according to the agency. They say their programs can help replace items that would usually be given by a company like a computer, tools for manual labor or musical instruments. Iowans under disaster declarations in Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo […]
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Art in The Park to feature over 50 Artists August 3
July 31, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-It’s Art in the Park this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Pearson Lakes Art Center will host Art in the Park on Saturday at Preservation Plaza.Visual Arts Director Danielle Clouse Gast says, over 50 artists will be showing their work. “We have 55 artists signed up this year, with 17 new artists on […]
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Well Known Home On West Okoboji Sets Record Sales Price
July 31, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The recent purchase of a well known residence on West Lake Okoboji was one for the record books. According to Christie’s International Real Estate, Peace Harbor, previously owned by Tom Bedell, sold for $9.5 million dollars, making it the highest price paid for a home in Iowa. It was reportedly listed at $9.9 […]
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This Marks The 25th Anniversary For “Save The Park”
July 31, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– This marks the 25th anniversary of a successful campaign in which the lakes area community raised millions of dollars in just a matter of weeks to spare the Arnolds Park Amusement Park from a developer’s plans to build condominiums on the site. In fact, $5.5 million was raised in just six weeks to […]
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