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Poll Shows Majority Of Farmers Have Concern Over Use Of High Tech
November 13, 2023
(Undated)– New polling data show Iowa farmers are taking advantage of high-tech agriculture practices, and more plan to do so. But some say there’s a downside to using too much technology in farming. The practice is known as “precision agriculture.” Farmers use things like G-P-S guidance systems, data-based soil moisture maps, and drone surveillance to […]
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Jackson Man Injured In Freak Accident
November 13, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– A Jackson man was injured Friday in a freak accident. The Minnesota State Patrol says James Breland of Jackson was driving a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder southbound on Highway 71 north of Jackson. Another vehicle, a semi, was also southbound. Troopers say the semi struck a deer in the roadway, which was thrown into […]
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IGL Chamber Celebrates 50 Years
November 11, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Several awards were presented Friday evening during the annual dinner and celebration of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Mau Marine won the social media award; The Pearson Lakes Art Center was the recipient of the small business of the year award; and Bank Midwest was honored the large business award. […]
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IUB Summit Pipeline Hearings Conclude
November 11, 2023
(Fort Dodge)– Iowa Utilities Board permit hearings over Summit’s carbon capture pipeline are now officially over. The last hearings reportedly wrapped up Thursday. The I-U-B has collected nearly 10-thousand filings and regular exhibits in the docket. Many landowners and members of the public speaking out at the 8 weeks of hearings in Fort Dodge were […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Adopt Resolution Supporting CAT Grant App. For Trails Project
November 10, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting an application by the Dickinson County Trails Board for a Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant. It would help fund completion of the final phase of the Ta Tonka Ska Trace trail connecting Spirit Lake with Lake Park. Erin Reed of […]
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Lakes Regional Healthcare Receives Special Recognition
November 10, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare is a recipient of a Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality and Patient Perspective. The recognition comes from the Chartis Center for Rural Health. It’s the sixth consecutive year LRH has received the recognition. LRH has also been designated a five-star hospital through CMS data, and is the only […]
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Iowa Dept. Of Health & Human Services To Hold Public Input Session Next Week In Spencer
November 10, 2023
(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is looking for input from the public and service providers on efforts to strengthen Iowa’s community-based services. The agency is holding a series of “HOMEtown Conversations” as part of that process. One of those will be held Tuesday, November 14th at the Senior Center in Spencer […]
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Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Man On Drug & Weapon Charges
November 10, 2023
(Spencer)– A Spencer man was arrested on weapons and drug charges during a traffic stop this past Sunday in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says the driver, 19-year-old Aiden Chaffin of Spencer, was allegedly found to be in possession of tobacco products under the legal age. He was also allegedly found to be […]
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