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Ag Expert: The Rain & Pace At Which It Fell Was Extremely Beneficial
May 21, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Area farmers say the recent rain will be extremely beneficial as crops continue to emerge. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield adds that for the most part, the majority of that rain came at nice, steady pace and soaked in nicely… As we reported earlier, some of that rain was accompanied […]
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Spencer City Council Hears Updates On SEDC Business Grants & Re-Development Project
May 21, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council earlier this week heard an update on a grant program for businesses in that city severely impacted by last year’s flood disaster. Curt Strouth is CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, which is administering the program on behalf of the Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC… Strouth also […]
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Wind Damage Late Sunday Into Monday In Parts Of Region Caused By Unusual Phenomenon
May 21, 2025
(Undated)– We’re learning new information into a strong wind event late Sunday night and early Monday that caused significant damage in scattered areas of northwest Iowa. Peter Rogers of the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they received reports of wind as high as 60 to 70 mph in some locations. He says that […]
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Spencer City Council Sets Public Hearing For Proposed Change In Zoning Code
May 20, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday set a date for a public hearing on a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission that would allow some residential housing in the Central Business District and C2 Highway Commercial Districts. Zoning Administrator Adam Severson says if the change IS adopted, it would allow single family residential […]
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D.O.T Denies Request From Milford RAGBRAI Committee To Shut Down Hwy 71 During The Event
May 20, 2025
(Milford)– The Iowa Department of Transportation has denied a request by the Milford RAGBRAI Committee to shut down Highway 71 from the morning of July 20th through the early morning of July 21st. In making the request, the Milford RAGBRAI Committee sited safety concerns for RAGBRAI participants in crossing from one side of the road […]
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