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Farmers Urged To Stay Safe As They Head To The Fields
April 11, 2025
(Worthington, Mn.)– This time of year is extremely busy for area farmers and along with that comes a reminder about safety. Liz Stahl is with the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Worthington. Stahl says there are numerous dangers out there this time of year, especially for producers applying nitrogen…specifically, anhydrous ammonia… She offers a […]
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Northern Iowa Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Charge
April 11, 2025
(Sioux City)– A northern Iowa man pled guilty Thursday to a federal firearm charge. 37-year-old Lawrence Moore of Bode had previously been convicted of armed robbery and aggravated battery in Illinois, prohibiting him from possessing firearms or ammunition. Evidence presented at the plea hearing showed Moore was involved in negotiations for buying and selling firearms […]
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A Well Known Lakes Area Golf Course Will Be Changing Hands
April 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– A well known golf course in the Iowa Great Lakes will be coming under new ownership in a few years from now. In a video on Facebook, Nick Christensen has confirmed he’s entered an agreement with current owners Randy and Molly Rohlfsen to purchase Emerald Hills Golf Course over the next three to […]
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Water Rates In Okoboji May Be Going Up
April 10, 2025
(Okoboji)– Another lakes area community is looking at a possible increase in water rates. The Okoboji City Council Tuesday set May 13th as the date for a public hearing on a possible increase for that community. City Administrator Michael Meyers says Central Water, which provides drinking water to both Okoboji and Arnolds Park, is facing […]
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Lake Park Fire Dept. Holding An Omelet Feed Fundraiser This Sunday, April 13th
April 10, 2025
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park Fire Department holds one of it’s major fundraisers of the year this weekend. Chief Brandon Ehret says they’ll be holding an omelet feed Sunday from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm at the fire station. He says they’ll be accepting a freewill donation… Ehret says it’s a great way to meet […]
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City Of Estherville To Relax Some Ordinances During RAGBRAI
April 10, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved a provision that will temporarily relax some ordinances for RAGBRAI. The relaxation will be for several things, including the allowance of open containers in public places including the outdoor entertainment area downtown and parks. The temporary relaxation will be in place beginning July 21st and will end at […]
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NW Iowa Concert & Jazz Band Concert Coming Up
April 10, 2025
(Estherville)– The Northwest Iowa Concert Band and Jazz Band will hold a concert on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Estherville VFW. The concert band is directed by Rich Nicklay and the jazz band by Scott Benjamin. Nicklay says it will be a night to enjoy… Nicklay talks about what the concert band […]
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Okoboji School Board Hears Revised Cost Estimates For Elementary, High School Projects
April 10, 2025
(Milford)– The Okoboji School Board Wednesday evening was updated on cost estimates and the design process for the new elementary school and renovations at the high school. The timeline for the elementary project calls for plans to be sent to potential bidders on April 24th with bids to be submitted by 2:00 pm May 22nd […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Pushes Re-Set Button On Proposed Housing Development
April 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening voted 5 to nothing to deny a preliminary plat for the first phase of Emerald Estates. It doesn’t mean the housing development is being rejected. It just means the planning process needs to be re-visited to address some concerns expressed during Wednesday’s public hearing. While the […]
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