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Next Eggs & Issues To Be Held Saturday (Feb. 24th)
February 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce holds its second “Eggs & Issues” forum of this legislative session this coming Saturday, February 24th. It gets underway at 9:00 am in the council chambers at Spencer City Hall. The doors will open to the public at 8:30 am. State Representatives Megan Jones and John Wills are scheduled […]
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A Number Of Key Bills Remain Alive In Iowa Legislature
February 19, 2024
(Des Moines)– Iowa’s lawmakers are moving past the first major deadline of the 2024 legislature session. Two proposals reforming Iowa’s Area Education Agencies survived the funnel deadline, each increasing pay to education staff. Also, moving through are bills defining the terms “male” and “female,” requiring Iowans to use state facilities that match their biological sex […]
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ISU Extension & Outreach Hires New Swine Specialist For NW Iowa
February 19, 2024
(Orange City)– Ashley Englin, a Le Mars native, has been hired as a new swine specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in northwest Iowa. She’s been on the job since January 29th and is developing contacts and meeting colleagues and clients. Englin has an extensive background in the swine industry. Her background includes […]
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Iowa DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burns
February 16, 2024
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will once again this spring conduct a series of prescribed burns at a number of locations in Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien and Sioux counties. The burns will be conducted between March 1st and May 20th. The locations in Dickinson county include Spring Run, Cayler Prairie, Center Lake, Christopherson Slough, […]
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ILCC Announces Cast Members For Upcoming Production
February 16, 2024
(Estherville)– Cast members have been announced for an upcoming production at Iowa Lakes Community College. Disney’s Tarzan® will be performed at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) on April 11, 12, and 13, 2024. Director Carol Ayres Stueven says Tarzan® will star college student Parker Partello (Spirit Lake) in the title role of […]
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Sibley-Ocheyedan To Remain In Siouxland Conference
February 16, 2024
(Sibley)– Sibley-Ocheyedan is going to remain in the Siouxland Conference. That’s according to email correspondence sent to district patrons by Superintendent Stan De Zeeuw. The email states that the school board discussed the matter further at a meeting earlier this week and voted in favor of the district remaining in the Siouxland Conference. Sibley-Ocheyedan had […]
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NW Iowa Teacher Receives Prestigious Award
February 16, 2024
(Orange City)– A northwest Iowa teacher has received a very prestigious award. Maurice-Orange City-Floyd Valley Assistant Principal Grant Hegstad was presented Thursday with the Milken Educator Award, often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching”. It’s one of the highest awards in the teaching profession. Hegstad is the only Iowan chosen to receive recognition this […]
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Ocheyedan Man Escapes Serious Injury In Single Vehicle Crash
February 16, 2024
(Ocheyedan)– An Ocheyedan man escaped serious injury in a single vehicle crash Wednesday in Osceola county. The Sheriff’s Office says 73-year-old Darwin Van Maasdam was driving a 2002 Ford Ranger eastbound on Highway 9 near Taft Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle on the snow and ice covered road. The pickup went into […]
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Trail Loop, New Amenities Planned Near Pearson Lakes Arts Center
February 15, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– More improvements are in the works for the Dickinson County Trails System. Trails Director Erin Reed says plans are underway for a trail loop near the Pearson Lakes Art Center… Reed added that work is now underway on the final 2.5 mile segment of rail trail known as Tatanka Ska Trace, connecting Spirit […]
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