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Prairie Lakes AEA Relocates Its Storm Lake Operations To New Site
January 4, 2024
(Storm Lake)– The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency has relocated its Storm Lake office to a new and improved facility at 2004 Expansion Boulevard. Officials with the agency say it’s part of their commitment to enhance services and to create an even more conducive workplace for employees. The new location includes a new hearing booth […]
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Okoboji Foundation Now Accepting Applications For 2024 Grant Cycle
January 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2024 grant cycle. Foundation President Mindy Gress says nonprofits in the Iowa Great Lakes Area are encouraged to submit requests… Gress says they’ll have about $350,000 in funds available for grants this year… Grant applications can be found at okobojifoundation.org and may also be […]
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Spencer Fire/Rescue Awarded Grant To Purchase Some Special Equipment
January 4, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Fire & Rescue has been awarded a grant to purchase a device that detects the amount of anhydrous ammonia that’s in the air. Chief Jesse Coulson says they received a $3,000 grant for the equipment… Coulson says they’ll also be purchasing some items to assist in calibrating the new device.
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Utility Scam Alert
January 4, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Another scam alert to pass along. We’ve been hearing reports from residents and even some businesses in the area receiving phone calls from someone purporting to be with their utility provider, claiming you are delinquent in paying your bill and demanding immediate payment. Officials say it’s a scam and another attempt to gain […]
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Spencer City Council Adopts Revised Flood Plain Maps
January 4, 2024
(Spencer)– Some revisions have been made to the flood plain zoning map in the city of Spencer. City Manager Dan Gifford says it stems from requirements on the state and federal levels that need to be met in order for Spencer residents to be able to purchase flood insurance… The city council Tuesday approved the […]
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First Baby Of 2024 Born At Lakes Regional Healthcare
January 4, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The first baby of 2024 has been delivered at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Jonathan Tenoch was born at 7:03 am Tuesday, January 2nd. His parents are Paula Arellano and Jose Sanchez of Spirit Lake. Jonathon weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Lakes Regional Healthcare and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Sheldon Man
January 4, 2024
(Sheldon)– A Sheldon man was injured Wednesday when a vehicle he was driving went into a ditch and struck a tree, coming to rest on its top. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Edwin Castro was driving a 2006 Mazda northbound on McKinley Avenue about three miles north of Sheldon when the crash occurred. […]
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Nominations Announced For 2024 U Of O Winter Games Cheerleaders
January 3, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Nominations have been announced for this year’s University of Okoboji Winter Games Cheerleaders. You can see the complete list by clicking here. Voting Voting is open 9am – 5pm January 3rd & 4th in person at the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Office in Arnolds Park or online with confirmation of […]
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Natural Resource Commission To Consider Major Wetland Restoration Project In Iowa Great Lakes Area
January 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Natural Resources Commission of the Iowa DNR will consider a major wetland restoration project in the Iowa Great Lakes at their meeting later this month. The group will consider awarding a bid on a project that involves a 78-acre waterfowl protection area in what is known as the “Okoboji View Wetland Complex”, […]
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