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A Familiar Face Returns As Mayor Of Estherville
September 3, 2024
(Estherville)– A man who served previously in the position is returning as the Mayor of Estherville. The city council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the appointment of Kenny Billings to fill the remainder of Adam Edwards’ term, which expires January 1st, 2026. Edwards’ has moved outside of city limits and resigned last month. Those opposed […]
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Lakes Regional Healthcare, Dickinson County Public Health Seeking Input
September 3, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare and Dickinson County Public Health are seeking public input when it comes to healthcare needs in the community. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says it fulfills a requirement of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010… Harrington says the survey is confidential and anonymous… Harrington adds […]
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NW Iowa Couple Charged In Death Of Child
September 3, 2024
(Little Rock)– A couple from Little Rock face charges following an investigation into the death of their baby last year. Sydney Schneiderman was arrested Saturday for 1st degree murder and child endangerment. Court documents indicate Sydney Schneiderman took her baby to the hospital in Rock Rapids on September 10th of last year. The child’s vitals […]
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Several NW Iowa Schools Awarded Grants Through Local Food For Schools Program
September 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– Several northwest Iowa school districts have been awarded grants through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to purchase meat, eggs, produce, dairy and other local foods from area farmers in the current school year. The Clay Central-Everly, Rock Valley, Sheldon and Spencer Community School Districts, along with Sheldon Christian School, are […]
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Dickinson Among Counties Seeking Legal Review Of IUC Action On Pipeline Permit
September 3, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning voted unanimously to sign an engagement letter with a law firm for joint representation to seek a judicial review of the Iowa Utilities Commission’s decision granting a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions. However, Supervisor Tim Fairchild said eventually he and fellow supervisors will likely […]
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Spencer Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge
September 3, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 26-year-old Casey Tuttle entered the plea August 29th to a charge of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Tuttle had previously been convicted on felony charges of burglary […]
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Some NW Iowa Entities Among Those Awarded Arts & Culture Grants
September 2, 2024
(Des Moines)– Some northwest Iowa entities are among 173 in more than 60 communities awarded funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Arts and Culture Grants program. The Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji was awarded $15,000 for operations support; the Orange City Arts Council is receiving $4,000 for a Japanese story telling project; the […]
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Okoboji Elementary Students To Learn Firsthand About Plants & Food
September 2, 2024
(Milford)– About 100 Okoboji Elementary Students will participate in a Gardens Field Trip on Friday, September 6. Okoboji Elementary Teacher Kari Heimdal says she’s developed a special program called the Power of Plants, or POP… She notes that they’ll explore local gardens thanks to community support. Heimdal hopes to expand the program in the future.
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