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Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Bird Flu Disaster Declarations
November 18, 2023
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds today (Fri) extended disaster proclamations for six counties pertaining to bird flu. The USDA recently confirmed positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in all six counties, including Buena Vista, Clay, and Pocahontas. The extensions run through December 17th. The proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa […]
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Sen. Chuck Grassley Praises Ruling On Nursing Home Ownership Disclosure Requirement
November 17, 2023
(Washington, D.C.)– Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is praising the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions this week requiring nursing homes to disclose their ownership. It comes after over fifteen years of effort, including a law passed in 2010… He says the ruling will also make it easier for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to catch instances […]
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Iowa Tourism Office Releases Findings On Travel Spending
November 17, 2023
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Tourism Office has released data showing tourism-related expenditures in the state reached $6.9 billion in 2022, a 13 percent increase over 2021. The report also shows travel-generated state and local tax receipts totaled $1.1 billion. Tourism in Iowa also supported 68,607 jobs, comprising five percent of all jobs in the state. […]
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Fostoria Fire & Rescue Holding Fundraiser This Sunday
November 17, 2023
(Fostoria)– Fostoria Fire and Rescue will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser this Sunday (November 19th). The event will be held from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the fire station. Dine in or carry out service will be available. The cost is a freewill donation. Organizers say the proceeds will be used to help purchase […]
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Iowa DNR To Hold Virtual Public Meeting On Chronic Wasting Disease
November 17, 2023
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a virtual public meeting to update the public on Chronic-Wasting-Disease surveillance and management efforts. It’s scheduled for 7:00 pm November 29th and will be held via Zoom. You can register at this link: https://bit.ly/IowaDNR-CWD The DNR says that as of November 14th, 263 wild deer have […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to present 24th Annual Elizabethan Madrigal “Feaste” December 1 & 2
November 16, 2023
(Estherville)-Reservations are being accepted for the Annual Madrigal Feaste at Iowa Lakes Community College. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will present The 24th Annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste on December 1 and 2.Vocal Music Professor Brett Fuelbert says the event features a full evening of entertainment. “We serve a […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Discusses Hwy 71 Safety Concerns
November 16, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Meeting in special session this (Thurs.) afternoon, the Arnolds Park City Council discussed some safety concerns over the re-design of Highway 71 through a portion of that city. Councilman Matt Richter says he’s especially concerned over an area at the Emerald Hills Golf Course where under a new design, traffic will be funneled […]
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Officials Draw Name To Determine Winner Of A City Council Seat In Little Rock
November 16, 2023
(Rock Rapids)– Officials in Lyon county had to draw a name to determine the winner of a city council seat in Little Rock. Five people ran for three available positions on the city council in last week’s election. Amy Kruse and Marcus Minter were elected to two of those seats, but there was tie for […]
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Parks Marina Donates To Abben Cancer Center
November 16, 2023
OKOBOJI— In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Parks Marina announced the donation of $1,000 to the Spencer Hospital Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Iowa. The Marina was able to raise these funds through limited edition Barefoot Bar t-shirt sales as well as a featured “Booby Drink” sold at Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe and Gardens […]
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