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Latest Report Shows Moisture Levels Are Improving Greatly

April 30, 2024

(Undated)– The latest USDA Crop Progress Report for Iowa shows continued improvement in moisture levels. Only nine percent of northwest Iowa topsoil is either short or very short of moisture compared to 19 percent the previous week. 67 percent of northwest Iowa has adequate moisture, with 24 percent surplus. 22 percent of subsoil in northwest […]

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A Severe Weather Outbreak Appearing Likely For Later Today (Tues. 4/30)

April 30, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– Don’t let your guard down today (Tues.) when it comes to the weather. A severe weather outbreak could be possible later today (Tues.) throughout the region, with large hail, possibly up to two inches in diameter, along with damaging winds of greater than 70 mph, and a few tornadoes being possible. Forecasters say […]

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Kids Fishing Clinics Coming Up In May In The Iowa Great Lakes

April 30, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– Some youth fishing clinics will be held in May in the Iowa Great Lakes. Dean Jacobsen is with the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club… Registration for both clinics will be at 4:30 pm on the respective days. You can find more information about the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club by visiting their Facebook […]

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Birding on the Green to start May 6 at Brooks Golf Course

April 29, 2024

(Okoboji)-The Birding on the Green Program is about to get underway for the season. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center is once again collaborating with Brooks Golf for another season of Birding on the Green. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says, the program is for bird lovers of all ages. “This […]

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Storm Lake Man Arrested In Connection With Several Break-Ins

April 29, 2024

(Storm Lake)– A Storm Lake man was arrested last week on multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a residence and other facilities. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, officers were called to the area of Park Court in Storm Lake around 6pm last Wednesday, April 24th on a report of a suspect trespassing. A […]

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Several Area Schools Awarded Funds For Before & After School Programs

April 29, 2024

(Des Moines)– Some area school districts have been awarded funding from the Iowa Department of Education to expand and sustain before-and-after school programs at elementary schools. The Alta-Aurelia, Clay Central-Everly, Emmetsburg, and Sibley-Ocheyedan school districts will receive a share of nearly $6 million in competitive grants awarded to 67 Iowa schools. The funds can be […]

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City Of Arnolds Park Flushing Hydrants

April 29, 2024

(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is flushing fire hydrants today (Mon. 4/29) and Tuesday (4/30). Residents in neighborhoods where the flushing is taking place may notice a temporary drop in water pressure and some discoloration. Anyone experiencing that should run the cold water tap until the water is once again clear.

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Severe Weather Possible Tuesday

April 29, 2024

(Undated)– Forecasters say we will need to pay close attention to the weather Tuesday (4/30). The Storm Prediction Center says all of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska will be under a risk for severe weather Tuesday. They say large hail and damaging wind would be the primary hazards, but tornadoes […]

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IGL Fishing Club To Assist Again This Year With Walleye Weekend

April 29, 2024

(Arnolds Park)– Walleye Weekend is coming up this weekend on the Iowa Great Lakes. Dean Jacobsen of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club tells KUOO news they’ll be doing their part to assist with the event again this year… Jacobsen encourages everyone to use some extra caution out on the water this coming weekend.

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Iowa Farm Bureau Honoring Conservation-Minded Producers

April 29, 2024

(Undated)– Nominations are now being taken to recognize Iowa farmers who go above and beyond to conserve resources and the environment. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is in its 73rd year of awarding the Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year, which honors Iowa farmers committed to environmental stewardship and conservation. Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson […]

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