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New Campground Planned Along West Fork Of Des Moines River In Estherville
June 4, 2024
(Estherville)– Plans are in the works for a city managed and maintained campground along the West Fork of the Des Moines River in Estherville. The City Council Monday gave the go-ahead for city officials to apply for a Land Water Conservation Fund Grant for the project. City Administrator Penny Clayton says they’re still working on […]
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Changes May Be In Store For Heavily Traveled Street In Estherville
June 4, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would reduce the speed limit on North 6th Street between 1st Avenue North and 5th Avenue North. The limit would decrease in that area from 25 mph currently to 20 mph. City officials say it’s intended to address concerns […]
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Disaster Proclamation Issued For Kossuth & O’Brien Counties
June 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation for Kossuth and O’Brien counties as a result of severe weather that occurred this past Friday. The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program for residents in the affected counties adversely affected. As we reported previously, the National Weather […]
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Wild Prairie Winds to present Iowa Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival
June 3, 2024
(Okoboji)-There’s a new Chamber Music Festival on tap this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Wild Prairie Winds will perform several concerts this week as part of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival. Executive Director Katey Halbert says, the group saw a need after spending a couple of summers as Artist in Residence […]
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Serious Injuries Reported In I-90 Crash
June 3, 2024
(Worthington)- A weekend crash in Worthington sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 4:14 am on Saturday, when a 2011 Honda CXL, driven by Mitchell Conklin, age 38 of Elder, South Dakota, was traveling west on I-90. Another vehicle, a 2024 Peterbilt Semi, driven by Mitchell Young, […]
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Two New Nursing Programs At ILCC Granted Initial Accreditation
June 3, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– Two new nursing programs at Iowa Lakes Community College have received initial accreditation. The Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing Programs received the designation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. ILCC officials say the accreditation process took five years, culminating in a successful site visit in the Fall of 2023. They […]
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Peace Harbor Changing Hands
June 3, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– An iconic home on the west side of West Lake Okoboji is changing hands. In a post on Facebook, Tom Bedell has announced Peace Harbor has been sold, with closing set for late June or July. In the post, Bedell mentions a number of functions and fundraising events he held at Peace Harbor […]
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Authorities Recover A Vehicle From Gravel Pit Near Emmetsburg
June 3, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– An investigation is underway after authorities recovered a vehicle over the weekend from a gravel pit just west of Emmetsburg. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says it was notified Friday by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources about an object that was detected on sonar that they thought may be a vehicle covered […]
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Good Numbers Expected For Tourism In Iowa This Summer
June 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– There are signs this could be a strong summer for travel. Jessica O’Riley is with the Iowa Tourism Office… She says the travel industry continues to enjoy robust growth… It goes without saying the travel and tourism industry plays a vital role in the local economy as well.
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A Reminder For Motorists, Pedestrians & Bicyclists
June 3, 2024
(Spencer)– Officials are reminding motorists to be extra vigilant of pedestrians and bicycles, especially when it comes to kids with schools being out for the summer. Likewise, Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars is also encouraging everyone to refrain from riding bicycles on sidewalks in the downtown areas of cities… Officials add it’s also crucial for bicyclists […]
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