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Single Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of A 16-Year-Old
March 21, 2024
(Hartley)– A single vehicle crash in O’Brien county has claimed the life of a Hartley teen. The Iowa State Patrol says a 2000 Honda Accord was southbound in the area of Van Buren Avenue and 300th Street northwest of Hartley. Troopers say the vehicle left the road and struck a creek embankment. The 16-year-old driver […]
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A Heavily Traveled Street In Milford Is Going Dark For Awhile
March 20, 2024
(Milford)– It’s lights out for a heavily traveled street in Milford. In a text alert to residents, city officials announced this (Wednesday) afternoon that effective immediately, the street lights on County Road A-34, or 13th Street from Highway 71 to the west city limits, are being turned off until fall. The message states that it’s […]
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Man Arrested On Assault/Weapons Charges Following Stand-Off At A Jackson Motel
March 20, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– A man accused of assaulting a person at a motel in Jackson this (Wed.) morning was arrested following a stand-off with authorities. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the Jackson Inn Motel, formerly the Econo Lodge, in Jackson a little after 9:30 am. A caller reported being assaulted in […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center to offer No School Camp March 29th
March 20, 2024
(Okoboji)-Registration is open for a No School Camp at the Dickinson County Nature Center. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center is offering a No School Camp on March 29th for students in 5th through 8th grades.Community Relation Coordinator Amy Heibult says, a number of nature-related activities are planned. “We’re doing some […]
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Iowa Lawmakers Consider Eminent Domain Bill
March 20, 2024
(Des Moines)– Iowa lawmakers and landowners are locked in a fierce debate over proposed carbon capture pipelines. The recent advancement, with unanimous bipartisan support, signifies a significant step in the ongoing battle. The bill aims to empower landowners by allowing them to challenge eminent domain requests in court before making final decisions. This move comes […]
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Iowa D.O.T Accepting Comment On Bridge Project In Pocahontas County
March 20, 2024
(Ames)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans to replace a bridge on Highway 3 about 5 miles west of Iowa Highway 4 in Pocahontas county. The project is scheduled for 2026. Plans call for traffic to be maintained on Iowa Highway 3 while the work is underway. The Iowa D.O.T […]
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Final Eggs & Issues Forum Of This Legislative Session Set For Saturday (3/23)
March 20, 2024
(Spencer)– The final Eggs and Issues forum of this session of the Iowa Legislature will be held Saturday. It will run from 9:00 until 10:30 am in the council chambers at Spencer City Hall. Doors will open at 8:30 am. State Representative John Wills and Senators Dave Rowley and Lynn Evans are scheduled to be […]
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Minnesota’s Minimum Wage May Be About To Go Up
March 20, 2024
(St. Paul, MN) — A proposal that would raise the minimum wage in Minnesota to 15-dollars an hour is advancing in the state Senate. The Labor Committee passed the measure yesterday, allowing it to be part of a larger employment bill that will be considered later in the session. The proposal would raise the minimum […]
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