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Corridor Launching Homegrown Talent Initiative
September 17, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is launching a new program designed to retain and bring young people back to the area. Trevor Smith, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Corridor, says they’re excited to announce the Homegrown Talent Initiative… Smith says a golf event that was held recently raised $7,000 for […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Head On Collision
September 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Minor injuries were reported to both drivers in a head-on collision in Clay county. The Sheriff’s Office says 90-year-old Glen Chenhall of Spencer was driving a 2018 Ford southbound and 27-year-old Brandon Needs of Spencer was driving a 2018 Ford pickup northbound in the 3900 mile of 225th Avenue, a gravel road. Authorities say […]
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Spencer City Manager Dan Gifford Offers His Farewell As He Prepares To Retire
September 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Monday evening’s City Council meeting was the last for Dan Gifford as City Manager. Gifford expressed his appreciation to the community and city employees… Mayor Steve Bomgaars publicly thanked Gifford for his service at the conclusion of the meeting. A reception in Gifford’s honor was held prior to last (Mon.) evening’s city council meeting. […]
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Spencer City Council Appoints Former Mayor As Interim City Manager
September 17, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to appoint Kevin Robinson as Interim City Manager. Robinson, a former Mayor of Spencer, had been serving most recently as Deputy City Manager and has been playing a major role in assisting the city through the flood disaster and recovery operations.
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Electrical Transmission Company ITC To Conduct Aerial Inspections
September 17, 2024
(Cedar Rapids)– Don’t be alarmed if you see aircraft flying low above electric transmission lines in coming days. Officials with ITC Midwest, an electric transmission company, says crews will be conducting aerial inspections of lines and structures. The inspections will begin next week and will continue through October 1st, weather permitting. In northwest Iowa the […]
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Estherville City Council Proceeds With Trail Grant Application
September 17, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council voted Monday evening to proceed with an application for funds through the Federal Recreational Trails Program. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it would help defray costs to extend a trail along the West Fork of the Des Moines River in conjunction with a dam mitigation project… Clayton says the grant, […]
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Water Service Being Disrupted Today (Mon.) In Terril
September 16, 2024
(Terril)– Water service in Terril is being disrupted today (Monday). City officials say the water will be turned off from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. They say a boil order will go into effect once service resumes. They add the boil order will remain in place until Wednesday, September 18th.
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Prescription Costs Soon To Be Capped For Some Iowa Seniors
September 16, 2024
(Undated)– A new report from A-A-R-P Iowa predicts thousands of seniors on Medicare ‘Part D’ in the state will save money on their prescriptions, thanks to a cap on out-of-pocket expenses set to take effect next year. The limit is part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The report says more than 27-thousand Iowans will see […]
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Campground Project In Estherville Is In Line For Funding
September 16, 2024
(Estherville)– A campground the city of Estherville plans to construct near the West Fork of the Des Moines River has been recommended for funding by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Rivers Edge Campground project was selected at the full requested amount of $250,000. The DNR received […]
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