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A Local Firefighter Receives A Special Honor
April 6, 2023
(Sioux Rapids)– A member of the Sioux Rapids Fire Department has been named the state’s 2023 Firefighter Of The Year by the Iowa Firefighters Association. Dennis Williams was recognized during the department’s business meeting Wednesday night… Iowa Firefighters Association President Chuck Raska presented the award to Williams, who has been a Sioux Rapids firefighter for […]
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Portions Of NW Iowa Placed Under “Drought Watch”
April 6, 2023
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has placed drought regions 1 and 4 in western Iowa under a drought watch. Tim Hall, the DNR’s Coordinator of hydrology resources, says while it was wetter than normal from November through February, that was NOT the case in March. He says precipitation for the month was about […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve 5-Year Road Plan
April 6, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the county’s five-year road construction plan. County Engineer Cole Budach says a few projects have been moved around, including a re-surfacing of County Road M-27 between Highway 9 and the city of Lake Park which is being moved up to the end of fiscal year […]
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City Of Spencer Looking For Volunteers To Assist With Spring Clean Up Of Public Areas
April 6, 2023
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is looking for individuals and organizations who would like to volunteer for the spring clean up of the city’s public spaces. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says the clean-ups are planned for the weekends of April 22nd and 29th… Bomgaars says those interested should contact Spencer City Hall… Bomgaars says the city’s […]
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Okoboji Summer Job Fair Set For April 14th
April 6, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Summer Job Fair is coming up Friday, April 14th at the Roof Garden at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park. The event is put on each year by Okoboji High School. Principal Brian Downing says this marks the 7th year for it… Downing says the Summer Job Fair is a win-win for […]
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Congressman Randy Feenstra Hears Challenges Of Small Businesses During Spirit Lake Stop
April 5, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Congressman Randy Feenstra made a lunch hour stop today (Wed.) at Godfather’s Pizza in Spirit Lake. Feenstra says he continues to hear a number of concerns from small businesses… The congressman says supply chain issues are still a concern as well… Feenstra adds he wants to see some of the provisions in the […]
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Iowa Bass Fishing State Championships Coming To The Iowa Great Lakes
April 5, 2023
(Wahpeton)– Middle school and high school anglers from across the state will converge on the Iowa Great Lakes May 20th for The Bass Federation’s State Championships. Event coordinator Bob Harris says the youth will be competing for some big prizes… Harris anticipates about 50 boats will be launching the day of the tournament from the […]
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Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD Is Re-Drawing District Director Boundaries
April 5, 2023
(Sibley)– The Sibley-Ocheyedan School District is re-drawing board of director district lines as part of a requirement to ensure they have consistent populations. Superintendent James Craig says the school board will hold a public hearing April 11th on three different plans drawn up by a consultant. Craig says all three plans change enough that a […]
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Ruthven Man Accused Of Violating No Contact Order While In Jail On Other Charges
April 5, 2023
(Spencer)– A Ruthven man was charged Monday for allegedly violating a no-contact order. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old William Hale is accused of contacting the protected party while he was in jail, after having been instructed by a judge not to do so. Authorities say Hale was in jail on previous charges out […]
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