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Friends of Lakeside Lab Speaker Series to feature talk by Diedre Rosenboom with Keep Okoboji Blue Tuesday, July 23
July 23, 2024
(Okoboji)-The Speaker Series at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory continues on Tuesday evening. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of Lakeside Lab’s Speaker Series will continue on Tuesday evening with a talk by Diedre Rosenboom, Founder of Keep Okoboji Blue. Rosenboom says she’ll discuss the history of the brand. “It was founded in 2005, so that’s […]
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Blood Drive Scheduled For Wed. (July 24th) At Osceola Regional Health Center
July 23, 2024
(Sibley)– A blood drive will be held Wednesday at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibely. It’s being put on by the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank, which supplies blood and blood products to a number of northwest Iowa hospitals, including Osceola Regional Health Center. Executive Director Ken Ver Steeg says most cancer survivors can […]
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FEMA Disaster Assistance Office Opening In O’Brien County
July 23, 2024
(Sheldon)– FEMA is opening another Disaster Recovery Center in northwest Iowa. This one will be located in the Community Services Center in Sheldon. It will open Wednesday, July 24th. Hours that first day will be from 1:00 until 6:00 pm, then daily from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. In northwest Iowa, FEMA assistance is available […]
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Extends Previously Issued Disaster Proclamations
July 23, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an extension for previously issued proclamations that allow state resources to be used to respond to and recover from severe weather. This also includes the targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in affected counties. The new proclamation is effective immediately and is set to expire on August 17, […]
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Jackson County Fair Gets Underway Tuesday (July 23)
July 22, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Fair gets underway Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Terri Bargfrede of the Jackson County Fair Board says the final preparations have been made and they look forward to seeing everyone… This year’s Jackson County Fair features a wide variety of events. In addition to the livestock and static exhibits, this […]
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Dangerous Conditions Result In U Of O Point To Point Swim Being Called Off For This Year
July 22, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– This year’s University of Okoboji Point-To-Point Swim is being called off until next year. In a press release, officials with the event organizer, YMCA of the Okoboji’s, say the decision was made due to conditions on both Pikes Point and Gull Point beaches. Those who have registered for this year’s event will receive […]
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AARP Iowa Making Rounds With Resource R-V
July 22, 2024
(Undated)– A-A-R-P Iowa is on a road trip – taking knowledge to family caregivers wherever they are, helping them learn more about the resources that may be available to them. It’s part of the association’s larger effort to educate people about caregiving in Iowa. A-A-R-P Iowa data show the state’s 330-thousand unpaid family caregivers provide […]
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DNR: Mitigating Future Shoreline Collapses Is A Priority
July 22, 2024
(Okoboji)– Work to repair the 70-some shoreline collapses in the Iowa Great Lakes will include an examination to see if there’s any particular factors that are in common with the failures. Mike Hawkins of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the investigation into that will play a critical role into any mitigation efforts in […]
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Sheep, Goats Take Center Stage Today (Mon.) At Dickinson County Fair
July 22, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County 4-H and FFA Fair continues through Thursday at the fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. Today’s (Mon.) events include the sheep show; Goat Show, and the Fashion and Communications Showcase. The day concludes with a dinner by the Beef Producers from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the fairgrounds, along with the Pie […]
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