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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life Of Cherokee Man
June 21, 2023
(Cherokee)– A Cherokee man has died in a motorcycle-related accident. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at approximately 5pm Tuesday east of Cherokee near the intersection of Highway 3 and T Avenue. 75-year-old Lawrence Schlichting was traveling south on T Avenue when he lost control of his motorcycle. Schlichting crashed into […]
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Area Cities Issue Reminders Of Fireworks Ordinances As Stands Selling Them Open Up
June 21, 2023
(Spencer)– The July 4th holiday is now just a little more than a couple of weeks away. And as more and more fireworks stands open for business comes a reminder to be aware of local laws regulating the use of them before you make any purchases. Spirit Lake City Attorney/Administrator Gregg Owens says there’s only […]
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U Of O Corvette Club Donates To Okoboji Foundation
June 21, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The University of Okoboji Corvette Club recently presented a check for $3,000 to the Okoboji Foundation to assist in grant funding opportunities. The donation was a result of proceeds from the club’s annual Autocross and Vettes in the Park events. Since 1997 the U of O Corvette Club has donated more than $40,000 […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Results In Multiple Injuries
June 21, 2023
(Worthington, Mn.)– A crash this (Wed.) morning on Highway 59 south of Worthington sent several people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 39-year-old Noria Pricila Sebastian Ramos of Worthington was driving a 2011 Toyota Sienna westbound when the vehicle traveled into the median and collided with some signs before coming to rest. Sebastian […]
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Landowners Opposing Carbon Capture Pipeline Call On The IUB To Delay Final Hearing
June 21, 2023
(Undated)– As we reported previously, the final hearing for a carbon capture pipeline in Iowa has been moved to August. During a press conference on Tuesday, opponents of Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline asked the Iowa Utilities Board to delay the hearing until after the harvest season. They say the IUB is accelerating the process […]
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ISU Extension & Outreach Clay County Offering Special Reading Program
June 21, 2023
(Spencer)– Iowa State University Extension Clay County is offering a special program designed to inspire children to learn to read at a young age. Sarah Dirks, an Adult Program Coordinator, tells KUOO news the “Our Bookshelf” program will get underway in July… Dirks says the program focuses on a research-based reading technique called dialogic reading, […]
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Recent Rain, Warm Weather Giving Crops A Good Boost
June 21, 2023
(Lakefield, Mn.)– When it comes to crop and moisture conditions, most of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota seem to be doing much better than other regions in the upper midwest. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says the warm weather and last weekend’s rains definitely have been beneficial… Nesseth says pests aren’t much […]
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Good Progress Being Made On North Y Infrastructure Project
June 21, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening heard an update on the North Y project. The city’s engineer, Jim Thiesse, reported crews are continuing to make good progress in extending infrastructure to the site… Thiesse says work is also getting underway on some bypass tiling.
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Seasons Center Awarded Funding Through Care Connections Of Northern Iowa
June 21, 2023
(Spencer)– Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded funding to update the waiting room area of its facility in Emmetsburg. Care Connections of Northern Iowa has contributed $2,805 toward the project. Officials with Seasons Center say the office in Emmetsburg sees a high volume of traffic and that the funding will allow them […]
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