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Dickinson County Nature Center to offer No School Camp March 29th
March 20, 2024
(Okoboji)-Registration is open for a No School Camp at the Dickinson County Nature Center. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center is offering a No School Camp on March 29th for students in 5th through 8th grades.Community Relation Coordinator Amy Heibult says, a number of nature-related activities are planned. “We’re doing some […]
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Iowa Lawmakers Consider Eminent Domain Bill
March 20, 2024
(Des Moines)– Iowa lawmakers and landowners are locked in a fierce debate over proposed carbon capture pipelines. The recent advancement, with unanimous bipartisan support, signifies a significant step in the ongoing battle. The bill aims to empower landowners by allowing them to challenge eminent domain requests in court before making final decisions. This move comes […]
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Iowa D.O.T Accepting Comment On Bridge Project In Pocahontas County
March 20, 2024
(Ames)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans to replace a bridge on Highway 3 about 5 miles west of Iowa Highway 4 in Pocahontas county. The project is scheduled for 2026. Plans call for traffic to be maintained on Iowa Highway 3 while the work is underway. The Iowa D.O.T […]
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Final Eggs & Issues Forum Of This Legislative Session Set For Saturday (3/23)
March 20, 2024
(Spencer)– The final Eggs and Issues forum of this session of the Iowa Legislature will be held Saturday. It will run from 9:00 until 10:30 am in the council chambers at Spencer City Hall. Doors will open at 8:30 am. State Representative John Wills and Senators Dave Rowley and Lynn Evans are scheduled to be […]
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Minnesota’s Minimum Wage May Be About To Go Up
March 20, 2024
(St. Paul, MN) — A proposal that would raise the minimum wage in Minnesota to 15-dollars an hour is advancing in the state Senate. The Labor Committee passed the measure yesterday, allowing it to be part of a larger employment bill that will be considered later in the session. The proposal would raise the minimum […]
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Some Buildings In Downtown Spencer Heavily Damaged By Fire Being Renovated
March 20, 2024
(Spencer)– Some buildings in downtown Spencer that were heavily damaged in a fire a couple of years ago are coming back to life. The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved a $50,000 allocation to assist M & M Grand Ventures in securing a Catalyst Grant to revitalize the buildings located at 215, 217, 219 and […]
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Trial Set For Woman Accused Of Overdosing Patients At A Local Hospital
March 20, 2024
(Spencer)– A northwest Iowa woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she allegedly overdosed patients while working at a local hospital. Court documents show 36-year-old Rachel Martinez, of Peterson, Iowa, faces six charges including four counts of wanton neglect of a dependent adult by a caretaker. The other two counts are drug-related charges. Court […]
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Wild Rose Casino & Hotel to present Fleetwood Mask March 21 in Emmetsburg
March 19, 2024
(Emmetsburg)-It’s the music of Fleetwood Mac Thursday night in Emmetsburg. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Wild Rose Casino and Hotel will present Fleetwood Mask – The World’s Premiere Fleetwood Mac Tribute Thursday evening. Guitarist Christopher Zerbe says the band is endorsed by the legendary Mick Fleetwood. “About 7 or 8 years ago, the band […]
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City Of Estherville Utility Window To Be Closed Several Days
March 19, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is advising residents that the utility office window will be closed beginning at 4:00 pm this Thursday, March 21st, with regular hours resuming Monday, March 25th. They add that web payments and those made over the phone will also be unavailable until Saturday, March 23rd. City officials say it’s due […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Plans For Center Lake Paving Project
March 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning approved plans for a paving project for a road on the south side of Center Lake. County Engineer Cole Budach says it will consist of milling of what’s left of any existing pavement, replacing it with a new surface… Budach says they’re also working […]
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