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Disaster Proclamation Approved For Emmet County Due To Severe Weather
June 8, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation for Emmet county stemming from severe weather on June 3rd. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households […]
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Iowa DNR Holding Free Fishing Weekend This Weekend
June 7, 2024
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a “Free Fishing Weekend” over June 7th through 9th. Ideal weather is forecasted for over the weekend. The Bluegill spawn is in full swing, making it a great time to fish, with reports indicating high fish activity. DNR officials encourage people to take advantage of this […]
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A Lakes Area Church Is Celebrating A Special Occasion This Weekend
June 7, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A lakes area church will be celebrating a special milestone this weekend. Grace Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake is observing it’s 75th anniversary. Pastor Jami Goetz says they have some special events planned Saturday and Sunday to celebrate, including a carnival tomorrow (Saturday) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm… Pastor Jami says the […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Discusses Financing For New City Hall/Fire Station/Police Dept./Library
June 7, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council met in special session Thursday to talk about possible funding options for a new complex that would house city offices, the Police Department, Library and Fire Department. Mayor Jim Hussong says from a financial standpoint, the council has determined building an all-new facility would be more feasible than […]
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Ribbon Cutting Held On Aspen Seemann Memorial Park In Spirit Lake
June 6, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this afternoon on a new community park in Spirit Lake. Aspen Seemann Memorial Park is located just south of the Spirit Lake High School. The Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club and its foundation spearheaded the $3.4 million project which includes the playground itself, a renovated parking lot, […]
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Like Most Other Employment Sectors, Many Local Healthcare Providers Continue To Struggle To Find Workers
June 6, 2024
(Spencer)– Like most other employment sectors, the healthcare industry is also facing challenges in filling open positions. Brenda Tiefenthaler, CEO at Spencer Hospital, they’re making progress but still have a long way to go get staffing back to pre-covid levels… Tiefenthaler says the majority of the openings they still have are the most challenging to […]
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Boaters Urged To Use Extra Caution Even As Lake Levels Start To Fall
June 6, 2024
(Orleans)– Water levels of the Iowa Great Lakes appear to be slowly receding now. Big Spirit Lake was at 15.47 feet this (Thurs.) morning, after being as high as 15.52 feet on Wednesday. The Okoboji’s were at 5.66 feet, after peaking at 5.69 feet on Wednesday. Mike Hawkins of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources […]
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Curly Leaf Pondweed Starting To Pile Up On Some Lakeshores
June 6, 2024
(Orleans)– Some property owners along portions of Big Spirit Lake have been reporting relatively large amounts of vegetation washing up on the shoreline. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says most of that is curly leaf pondweed, which typically dies off about this time of the year… Hawkins says […]
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