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Estherville City Council Discusses Commercial Building Standards
March 5, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is looking at establishing minimum requirements for commercial buildings. Code Enforcement Officer Greg Van Langen told the council the measure is intended to address some buildings in the downtown area and other parts of town that have fallen into disrepair. He says it’s modeled after the city’s minimum housing standards… […]
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CRP Sign Up Underway
March 4, 2024
(Des Moines)– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving […]
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Some NW Iowans Have Been Appointed To State Boards & Commissions
March 4, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds this past Friday announced several appointments to Iowa’s various boards and commissions, including a few local residents. Mayra Martinez of Buena Vista County was appointed to the Early Childhood Iowa State Board. Jim Christensen of Buena Vista County was appointed to the Environmental Protection Commission. Gary Langbein of Sac County […]
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Another Major Ethanol Producer, Valero, Signs Onto Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline Project
March 4, 2024
(Ames)– An additional company has signed on as a shipper with Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed CO2 pipeline. Valero’s eight ethanol facilities in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota will be incorporated into the proposed project. Those facilities produce 1.1 billion gallons of ethanol per year, producing 3.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. With […]
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Wax Warmer Sends Firefighters To A Home In Spencer
March 4, 2024
(Spencer)– A problem with a wax warmer filled a home with smoke early this (Mon.) morning in Spencer. Firefighters were called shortly after 1:00 am to 900 2nd Avenue Southeast where they encountered some smoke throughout the home. The residents safely evacuated. Upon investigating firefighters determined the source was a wax warmer which they unplugged […]
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Expect Delays Today (Mon.) On Hwy. 71 In Okoboji; Informational Meeting For Next Phase Of Work Set For This Thurs. (March 7th)
March 4, 2024
(Okoboji)– Expect some traffic delays today (Mon.) if you’re going to be traveling on Highway 71 through Okoboji. Crews will be doing some prep work in the area of Highway 71 and Stakeout Road for the next phase of the Highway 71 re-paving project through the lakes corridor. Work on the third phase of the […]
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No Injuries Reported In Kitchen Fire
March 3, 2024
(Spencer)– No one was hurt in a kitchen fire this (Sunday) morning at a residence in Spencer. Firefighters were called to 1005 West 12th Street in Spencer a little after 6:00 am after getting a report of smoke in the home. Upon arriving firefighters discovered a fire in the kitchen oven. The quickly put it […]
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ILCC Awarded Federal Funding For Aviation Training
March 2, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is getting nearly $494,000 through a federal program to expand its aviation training program. The funding will also increase availability of financial assistance and prepare area high school participants for high-demand aviation careers. The Aviation Workforce Development grants were made possible through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Iowa Lakes […]
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ELC School Board Seeking Public Input In Superintendent Search
March 1, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central School Board is seeking public input as the search for a new Superintendent ramps up. An email sent to district patrons says the board is seeking public input through an online stakeholder survey which is being conducted until March 11th. You can access the survey here: Survey The board has established […]
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