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Two NW Iowa Schools Awarded Funds For Pilot Program
June 12, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Sioux Central and Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union Community School Districts have been selected to participate in a program leveraging school-community partnerships to expand access to child care while supporting high school students earning a national child development credential. Sioux Central and MMCRU are among five districts throughout Iowa that were awarded over $140,000 for the […]
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Revised Route Announced For Pioneer Days Parade
June 11, 2024
(Milford)– The Milford Commercial Club has announced a revised route for this year’s Pioneer Days Parade due to the construction on County Road A-34, or 13th Street in Milford. They say the line-up will still take place at Memorial Park. From there the parade will go south to Accura of Milford, with a crossing open […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisor Says Provisions Are In Place With Impending Closure Of A Recycling Drop-Off Site
June 11, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county will still be meeting requirements for recycling even once a drop-off location in Orleans closes in just a few weeks, as that community transitions to curbside pickup. Supervisor Kim Wermersen represents the Board of Supervisors on the county’s Recycling Commission. Unincorporated residents had also been using the Orleans drop-off which will […]
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Supervisors Vote To Ban Parking Along One Side Of A Busy Road In East Okoboji Beach
June 11, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning voted to ban parking along the south side of Walleye Drive in the East Okoboji Beach Area between 256th Avenue and Edith Avenue. County Engineer Cole Budach presented the matter to the supervisors, saying it was being requested by law enforcement… Budach added that […]
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Drug Charges Against Two People
June 11, 2024
(Spencer)– The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has released details into a traffic stop back on June 2nd that landed two women in jail. According to a press release, a deputy pulled over a vehicle in the 4700 block of Highway 71 and upon approaching, could smell marijuana. It was then discovered one of the occupants, […]
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Lakes Area City Expresses Concern Over Renewed Plans For Wind Project
June 11, 2024
(Milford)– One lakes area city is expressing concern over renewed plans by Red Rock Wind LLC to put up turbines in eastern and central Dickinson county. The Milford City Council Monday evening reviewed a letter and map from the company outlining the project’s boundaries. City officials are expressing concern, saying some of the turbines could […]
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Orleans City Council Hears Update On Proposed Improvements To 140th Street
June 11, 2024
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council Monday heard another update on planned improvements for 140th Street along the south shore of Big Spirit Lake. It includes new pavement that would be 11 feet wide, improved drainage, and defined concrete shoulders, among other improvements. Josh Pope, an engineer with Bolten and Menk which is assisting the city […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department hosting 43rd Annual Reggie Shive Jazz Camp this week
June 10, 2024
(Estherville)-There are several concerts on tap this week with the annual Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department is hosting the 43rd Annual Reggie Shive Jazz Camp this week. Instrumental Music Professor Carol Ayres says, professional musicians known as The Headliners are back to assist […]
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