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Josh Carr Returning As Executive Director At Camp Foster
July 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A familiar face is returning to the position of Executive Director at Camp Foster. The YMCA of the Okoboji’s announced today (Tues.) Josh Carr is returning to the position effective August 7th. He previously served in that role from 2008 until 2022 when he left to become the leader of youth ministries at […]
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There’s Been A Change In One Of The Grandstand Acts At This Year’s Clay County Fair
July 18, 2023
(Spencer)– There’s been a change in one of the grandstand acts at this year’s Clay County Fair. Fair officials announced today (Tues.) that Thompson Square, rather than Jimmie Allen, will be joining Parmalee at 7:30 pm Saturday, September 9th, which is the opening night of the fair. Parmalee will be moving to the headliner position. […]
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A Ben Franklin Store In NW Iowa Will Soon Be Last One In The State
July 18, 2023
(Sheldon)– The Ben Franklin Store in Sheldon will soon be the last one to still be open in Iowa. At the beginning of the year, the store in Sheldon was among three still left. Since then, the Ben Franklin in Winterset sold out in May, and the store in Eagle Grove is about to close […]
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Traffic Study Underway For KwikStar/North Y Project
July 18, 2023
(Spencer)– A traffic study is underway as part of the new development taking place at the North Y, on the north side of Spencer. While the study is more specifically targeted for KwikStar, City Manager Dan Gifford told the city council Monday it will benefit the development overall. He added it should not delay the […]
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Voters In Spencer To Decide On Proposed Changes To Library Board
July 18, 2023
(Spencer)– Voters in the city of Spencer will find an additional item on the ballot when they head to the polls in November. The city council Monday evening approved a measure to be brought before voters on whether or not to decrease the number of members on the Spencer Library Board from nine to seven […]
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Beef Takes Center Stage Today (Tues.) At Dickinson County Fair
July 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Fair is underway this week at the fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. Beef takes center stage today (Tues.) with the Beef Buddies Show at 8:00 am followed by the Clover Kids Beef Show at 8:30 am with the overall Beef Show immediately following. The Okoboji High School FFA Club will serve […]
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Osceola County Fair Gets Underway Tuesday
July 17, 2023
(Sibley)– The 2023 Osceola County Fair gets underway Tuesday (July 18th) and runs through this Saturday (July 22nd). Fair Board President Steve Vos gives a rundown on some of the grandstand events… A dog and pet show, Ladies Night, Barbecue Cook-off, BINGO and inflatables will also be featured, along with the various livestock shows and […]
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Majority Of Iowa’s Energy Is Now Coming From The Wind
July 17, 2023
(Undated)– 64-percent of Iowa’s energy production now comes from wind, a new record for the state. Green-energy advocates call it a big step along the road to fossil-fuel independence. Mark Moran (mor-ANN) reports…
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A Contemporary Comedy Hits The Stage This Week At Okoboji Summer Theatre
July 17, 2023
(Okoboji)– A contemporary comedy will take the stage this week at the Okoboji Summer Theatre. The curtain goes up Tuesday evening on Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Director Jim Bray says it was the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best New Play… Emma Schell, Public Relations Director for OST, says a new production […]
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