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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed In Buena Vista County
October 20, 2023
(Storm Lake)– The USDA says it has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista county. Governor Kim Reynolds today (Friday) signed a disaster proclamation effective immediately. It runs through November 19th, 2023. The proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of […]
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Queen II to undergo Renovations during the Winter Months
October 20, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-Renovations on the Queen II will start next week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Queen II Excursion Boat will undergo renovations over the winter months.Arnolds Park Amusement Park CEO Jon Pausley says, the vessel will undergo extensive repairs. “Her Majesty had a few mechanical issues that took her out for about a third […]
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Navigator Co2 Pulls Plug On Pipeline Project
October 20, 2023
(Omaha, Nebraska)— A carbon dioxide pipeline that would have crisscrossed our part of northwest Iowa has been canceled. Officials with Navigator CO2 say the development of their pipeline project has been “challenging.” They say that given the “unpredictable nature of the regulatory and government processes involved, particularly in South Dakota and Iowa, the Company has […]
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The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber Fall Fest is Saturday at Camp Foster
October 20, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber will host the annual Fall Fest on Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Camp Foster. Chamber CEO Blain Andera says, many area businesses will provide free activities for kids and families. He adds that transportation will be provided to the activities. See details on the […]
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IUB Issues Reminder Of Home Heating Assistance Programs
October 20, 2023
(Undated)– Iowans who are struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills are reminded to make arrangements with their provider before the annual winter moratorium on service disconnections begins on November 1st. According to a news release by the Iowa Utilities Board, the state’s winter moratorium law prevents utilities from disconnecting customers’ electric or […]
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Northwest Financial Corp. Announces Merger Of Banks In SW Iowa
October 20, 2023
(Spencer)– Northwest Financial Corporation says it will merge two of its banks in southwest Iowa into one entity. The First National Bank in Creston, which also has offices in Afton and Shenandoah, will integrate into northwest Bank. A press release says the expanded organization will be one of the 10 largest banks in Iowa with […]
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ILCC Expanding Aviation Program To Spencer
October 20, 2023
(Estherville)– The Aviation and Airport Management Program at Iowa Lakes Community College is experiencing further growth and will soon be operating out of a second location. The college’s board of trustees this week approved the addition of a satellite location at the Spencer campus of ILCC and the Spencer Municipal Airport. Kyle Norris, Executive Dean […]
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Trail Improvements Planned For Two City Parks In Estherville
October 19, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday reviewed plans for trail projects at a couple of city parks. City Administrator Penny Clayton says one would increase parking spaces at the trail head at Fitzgibbons Park. She says another part of the project would connect two trails at that same park from the south side of 14th […]
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