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Assessments Show More Than 70 Major Bank Collapses On Iowa Great Lakes Affecting Some 2,600 Lineal Feet Of Shoreline
July 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– An assessment into shoreline collapses around the Iowa Great Lakes and Silver Lake at Lake Park is pretty much completed. Mike Hawkins of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says they’ve documented around 70 collapses with the majority of those on the Okoboji’s, with some others on Big Spirit Lake and Silver Lake […]
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Applications Now Being Accepted For Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program
July 17, 2024
(Undated)– Governor Reynolds announced that FEMA approved the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing program. Applications are now open for impacted residents. The program aims to provide temporary housing for those affected by recent extreme weather events. There are over five thousand homes in the state that have reported damages. Impacted areas eligible to apply locally include […]
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Registraiton underway for Prairie Lakes Conference to be held August 7-9 in Iowa Great Lakes
July 16, 2024
(Okoboji)-Registration is underway for the Prairie Lakes Conference. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Prairie Lakes Conference will be held August 7-9 in The Iowa Great Lakes. Dr. Mary Skopec, Executive Director of Iowa Lakeside Laboratory says, the conference will include discussions and tours. “We are starting at Lakeside Lab in one of our buildings […]
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Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission Votes Down Extension Of 5 MPH Rule
July 16, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– In a meeting this (Tues.) afternoon, the Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission decided to let the 5 mph rule on Dickinson county lakes expire once the necessary threshold to lift it has been reached. Based on current trajectories, that could happen perhaps early this coming weekend. That could be hampered, however, with rain […]
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“Sweet Dreams For Spencer” Flood Relief Program Unveiled
July 16, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Kiwanis After Five, along with the Spencer Community Theatre Playhouse Basil & Mildred Deegan Children’s Theatre and the Clay County Community Foundation are announcing a new flood disaster relief program. TJ Johnson, one of the organizers, says the “Sweet Dreams For Spencer” project will provide replacement household items to kids ages infant to […]
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A Murder Mystery Takes The Stage This Week At O.S.T
July 16, 2024
(Okoboji)– The Okoboij Summer Theatre will open its production of the Agatha Christie Classic The Mousetrap on Tuesday evening. Guest Director Courtney Crouse explains the famous plot… Actor Rob Doyen says the play is the world’s longest running production… Curtain time is 8:00 this (Tuesday evening). See details at okobojisummertheatre.org
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Local Event Raises More Than $6,000 To Help Poor Families In Oaxaca, Mexico
July 16, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A garage sale recently held at Grace Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake raised more than $6,000 to help extremely poor families in Oaxaca, Mexico educate their children. Although schools there are public, families are required to pay for uniforms, shoes, transportation, supplies and other items. Organizers of the sale thank everyone who helped […]
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Spencer City Council Updated On Flood Recovery Efforts
July 16, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening was updated on flood clean-up and recovery efforts. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson reported a contractor hired by the state to pickup flood debris from public right-of-way, will begin winding down its operations next week… Robinson says following that, the city will likely need to take over those […]
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Iowa Utility Commission Sets Date For Hearing On Proposed Black Hills Energy Rate Increase
July 16, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Utility Commission has set December 9th at 10:00 am as the date and time for a public hearing on a proposed natural gas rate increase being sought by Black Hills Energy. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room at 1375 East Court Avenue in Des Moines. Written comments […]
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