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Field Fires Keep Area Fire Departments On The Run
October 2, 2023
(Ashton)— Firefighters from three towns were kept busy for a couple of hours and five acres of standing corn was burned in a fire on Sunday (Oct. 1st) near Ashton. According to Ashton Fire Chief Andy Gacke, at about 3:15 p.m., the Ashton Fire Department was called to the report of a field fire near […]
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Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test Set For Wednesday (Oct. 4th)
October 2, 2023
(Undated)– Don’t be surprised if you receive an emergency test message on your cell phone Wednesday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or IPAWS. Officials say that beginning at 1:20 pm Wednesday cell towers will broadcast […]
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National 4-H Week Is Underway
October 2, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– This week is National 4-H Week. Noel Petersen is the County Coordinator for ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County. She tells KUOO news there are five “traditional” 4-H clubs in the county… Petersen says they also offer two non-traditional 4-H clubs centered on STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, as well as […]
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ILCC Announces New Dean Of Career & Technical Education & Workforce
October 2, 2023
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College has a new Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce. Jeffrey Soole has been hired to the position. He previously was a powerline instructor at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, a position he held since 2020. He holds a Journeyman lineman certificate endorsed by the Department of Labor, […]
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Clean Up Day Coming Up In Milford
October 2, 2023
(Milford)– It’s time once again for clean up day in the city of Milford. It’s scheduled for this coming Saturday, October 7th. You can find more information by clicking here.
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Dickens Man Arrested After Fleeing From Clay County Deputy
October 2, 2023
(Spencer)– A Dickens man was arrested on multiple charges following an incident over the weekend. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was attempting to arrest a man Saturday evening on a warrant in Dickens. Authorities say 48-year-old Michael Daniels was wanted for interference with official acts, theft in the 1st degree and driving […]
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Progress Continues On A Project In Spencer Separating Sanitary & Storm Sewers
October 2, 2023
(Spencer)– Progress continues on a project in Spencer to separate combined storm water and sewer mains. Public Works Director Mark White says of the city’s 1,441 storm water intakes, only 124 are still connected to sanitary sewer lines… White says the city was mandated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection […]
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Our Fall Heatwave Is About To Come To An End
October 2, 2023
(Undated)– Some big changes lie ahead in our weather for the upcoming week. Our fall heatwave will continue another couple of days but forecasters say it will come to a crashing halt about the middle of the week. They say a strong cold front will make its way into the region late in the day […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to host A Night at The P.A.C. October 3 in Estherville
September 29, 2023
(Estherville)-A popular concert series will return Tuesday evening at Iowa Lakes Community College. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will host A Night at The P.A.C. on Tuesday night.Instrumental Music Professor Carol Ayres says, the casual concert will feature a variety of performers. “Well, our P.A.C. is our Performing […]
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