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Iowa Lakes Corridor Dev. Corp. Has New V.P. Of Economic Development
October 19, 2023
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has a new Vice President of Economic Development. Trevor Smith will begin in that position in November. Smith is a native of the area and is a Spirit Lake High School graduate. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies from the University of Iowa. He then […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Hear Update From Recorder’s Office
October 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday heard a quarterly update from County Recorder Ann Ditsworth. She says her office is seeing a decrease in real estate transactions, reflecting state and national trends… Ditsworth says one area they’re seeing a big increase in is registrations for ATV’s and utility-type vehicles… On another note, […]
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Early Voting Now Underway For Nov. 7th City, School Elections
October 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Early voting for the November 7th city and school elections got underway today (Wednesday, October 18th). Today (Wed.) is also the first day that absentee ballots requested by mail can be sent out. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is October 23rd. No ballots can be sent out after that. […]
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Boil Advisory No Longer In Effect In Estherville
October 18, 2023
(Estherville)– A boil advisory previously in effect for an area of Estherville is no longer in effect. The advisory had been issued for an area of Central Avenue from 13th Street to 18th Street because of a broken water main Monday. City officials say tests have come back favorably and the advisory has been lifted.
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Toddler Injured After 4-Year-Old Accidentally Fires A Gun
October 18, 2023
(Welcome, Mn.)- A toddler in Martin County was struck by a bullet on Sunday, when a firearm was discharged by a four year old child. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 10:20 am on Sunday, regarding an accidental shooting. At the time, the caller was driving to Fairmont seeking medical care. […]
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Okoboji Foundation Announces 2023-2024 YIP Participants
October 18, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation has announced this year’s participants in its Youth in Philanthropy program. 30 students from the Okoboji, Spirit Lake and Harris-Lake Park High Schools are participating. In its first 12 years, Youth in Philanthropy students have granted over $415,300 to 26 different nonprofit organizations. The current fund drive runs through March […]
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Estherville City Council Sets Public Hearing On Bids For Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
October 17, 2023
(Estherville)– Some major upgrades are being planned for Estherville’s wastewater treatment facility. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council Monday some new pumps, HVAC equipment, and phosphorous removal equipment would be included as part of the project… The council Monday evening set November 20th at 5:00 pm as the date and time for a […]
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Two Dickinson County Projects Awarded REAP Grants
October 17, 2023
(Des Moines)– Two projects in the lakes area have been awarded funding through Resource Enhancement and Protection, or REAP grants. The city of Milford was awarded $75,000 for the second phase of a project to connect the Dickinson county trail system with one out of Clay county. The Dickinson County Conservation Board was awarded a […]
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Historic Arnolds Park Hires Development Director
October 17, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Historic Arnolds Park has announced the hiring of Chris Steinbach as Development Director for its amusement park and entertainment venue. Steinbach worked more than seven years at Loras College in Dubuque where he served as a senior development officer and director of Foundation and Government Support. Prior to that he was the director […]
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