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New Study Shows Ongoing Concern Over Iowa’s “Brain Drain”
April 4, 2024
(Des Moines)– A survey of Iowa businesses finds economic optimism, however Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council, which conducted the survey, says there are also concerns about “brain drain”… Murphy says that, in turn, is having a negative impact on the labor pool… He says businesses would love to convince new college grads, to […]
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Largest Walleye Contest Returns For 42nd Annual Walleye Weekend
April 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– A contest that’s been popular in the past with Walleye Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes is coming back for this year’s 42nd annual event. The Biggest Walleye Contest is making a return after a very successful run last year. Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says it […]
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Officials With Okoboji Community Schools Urging Extra Vigilance Following Incident Wednesday
April 4, 2024
(Milford)– Officials with the Okoboji Community School District are requesting increased vigilance among the general public following an incident Wednesday afternoon. In an email to district patrons, Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says they were made aware of a black 4-door Dodge pickup, believed to be a 2010 model or newer, that approached a citizen asking if […]
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Another Former Armstrong City Official Pleads Guilty To Charges
April 4, 2024
(Armstrong)– A third former Armstrong city official has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with an investigation into alleged wrongdoings. Connie Thackery was originally charged with second and third theft in addition to ongoing criminal conduct and nonfelonious misconduct in 2021. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the state of Iowa into various financial […]
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RSVP Awarded Funding For Another Three Years
April 4, 2024
(Estherville)– The Northwest Iowa Retired Senior Volunteer Program will be able to continue to provide services another three years thanks to the renewal of an AmeriCorps Grant. The program, also referred to as RSVP, is offered locally through a partnership with Iowa Lakes Community College. According to a press release, in 2023 RSVP volunteers provided […]
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Estherville-Lincoln Central Hires New Superintendent
April 3, 2024
(Estherville)– Aiddy Phomvisay will become the next Superintendent at the Estherville-Lincoln Central School District. Phomvisay currently serves as High School Principal at the Fairfield and was named the 2014 Secondary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators in Iowa. At that time Phomvisay was working for the Marshalltown School District. Phomvisay will succeed ELC’s […]
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Several Area Communities Will Be Getting Free Paint For Various Projects
April 3, 2024
(Undated)– Several area communities will be getting free paint to help spruce up facilities. It’s made possible by the “Paint Iowa Beautiful” program, a partnership involving Diamond Vogel Paint in Orange City and Keep Iowa Beautiful. Projects at the Hap Kettleson Center in Everly, the shelter at the city pool in Graettinger, the American Legion […]
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Sidewalk Replacement Incentive Program In Spencer Seeing A Lot Of Success
April 3, 2024
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say an incentive program that assists residents in replacing sidewalks that are in poor condition continues to have a positive impact. Public Works Director Mark White says it’s been in place since 2013… White says residents can fill out an application that’s available on the city’s website… White says another […]
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