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No Injuries Reported In Spirit Lake Car Fire
March 2, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– No injuries were reported this (Thurs.) morning in a vehicle fire in Spirit Lake. Fire Chief Pat Daly… Daly says the cause was likely the result of a mechanical issue… Firefighters were on the scene about an hour and-a-half. The vehicle was destroyed. Daly says the occupants were able to get out of […]
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BVU To Construct New Apartment-Style Housing Complex On Campus
March 2, 2023
(Storm Lake)– Officials with Buena Vista University in Storm Lake have announced plans to build a new 185-bed, apartment-style complex. They say it will be the first in a series of upgrades on the campus. The new four-story apartment building will offer three different fully furnished room styles, including studio options, individual temperature-controls, kitchenettes, private […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association announces 20th Anniversary Season of Rock the Roof Concert Series
March 1, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-The Rock the Roof Concert Series has been announced. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced the 20th Anniversary Season of The Rock The Roof Concert Series.Executive Director Clay Norris says, the lineup will feature some regional favorites. “There are a lot of bands that the folks […]
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New Clay County RSVP Coordinator Is On The Job
March 1, 2023
(Spencer)– Clay county’s new RSVP Coordinator has been on the job now the past few weeks. Elva Walker works out of the Spencer Campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. She’s had experience previously working with senior citizens and elementary students. In addition to her work as RSVP Coordinator, Walker also helps out at the Senior […]
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Mid America Business Conditions Index Posts Big Gain For February
March 1, 2023
(Omaha, Neb.)– After falling below growth neutral for three straight months, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region which includes Iowa, rebounded to its highest level since July of last year. The Business Conditions Index, with 50.0 representing growth neutral, climbed to 56.1 from 47.0 in January. […]
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Annual Audit Report Released For Spirit Lake Community Schools
March 1, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– An annual audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2022 shows the Spirit Lake Community School District posted revenues of a little more than $19.78 million dollars. The report says that’s a 9.7 percent increase over the prior year. The increased revenue was attributed mainly to an increase in state and […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Fairmont Man
March 1, 2023
(Estherville)– A traffic stop this past Saturday near Dolliver sent one person to jail on multiple charges. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle shortly after 9:30 that evening for speeding. A subsequent investigation resulted in the deputy discovering open containers of alcohol, a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The […]
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Registration underway for 41st Annual Walleye Weekend to be held May 6-7
February 28, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-Registration for Walleye Weekend is now open. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber has announced that registration is underway for the 41st Annual Walleye Weekend to be held May 6-7. Director of Membership and Events, Kylie Zankowski explains. “Registration is now open online and will be open soon in person. […]
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