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Clay Co. Sheriff Recognizes 911 Dispatchers For Hard Work During Dec. 23-24 Blizzard
February 7, 2023
(Spencer)– Four Clay County 911 dispatchers were recognized at Monday’s Spencer City Council meeting. Melanie Peterson, Andrea Ring, Ree Rasmussen and Bonnie Norgard were honored for their efforts during the blizzard December 23rd and 24th. Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling says the county’s 911 dispatch center received more than 120 calls of service over the […]
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E’Ville City Council Approves Hwy 4 Agreement; Discusses Recommended Changes To Facade Grant Program
February 7, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the re-surfacing of Highway 4 through the city. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the council the city will be responsible for about $70,000 in cost to have some work done at an intersection… Clayton also outlined that part of […]
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4th Annual Camp Autumn Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser is February 11
February 6, 2023
(Sutherland)-It’s the Annual Camp Autumn Fishing Tournament this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Seasons Center and Camp Autumn are hosting their 4th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser on Saturday.Camp Director Adam Lybarger says, free will donations at the event help raise funds for scholarships. “It is held here on our private lake at […]
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City Of Arnolds Park To Flush Fire Hydrants
February 6, 2023
The City of Arnolds Park will be flushing hydrants beginning February 7, 2023 and continuing through February 10, 2023. City officials say it’s a preventative maintenance that may cause a temporary drop in water pressure or water discoloration.
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Officials Say They’re Aware Of A Delay In LIHEAP Payments
February 6, 2023
(Des Moines)– Officials with the state of Iowa say they’re aware of a delay in payments going out to those receiving assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. State Auditor Rob Sand says he’s heard from LIHEAP recipients saying their accounts have not been credited by their utility vendor, or have […]
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Efforts Underway To Boost Volunteering In Iowa
February 6, 2023
(Undated)– New data on volunteering in the U-S from the independent government agency AmeriCorps shows the pandemic cut deeply into the amount of time people give to charitable causes, including in Iowa. AmeriCorps works with the Census Bureau every other year to track volunteer efforts. Iowa still remains in the top half of states where […]
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Another Area School District Considering How To Make Up Snow Days
February 6, 2023
(Sibley)– Another area school district is weighing options for making up snow days. The Sibley-Ocheyedan School Board will hold a public hearing February 13th on how to make up 60 student contact hours and 10 teachers days that have been missed so far. A letter to district patrons says six options are being considered. They […]
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A Close Call When Vehicle Falls Through The Ice Under Hwy. 71 Causeway Bridge
February 5, 2023
(Okoboji)– Five men are being credited for their heroics when a vehicle went through the ice Saturday under the Highway 71 causeway bridge between East and West Lake Okoboji. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says an 83-year-old man was driving a Jeep under the bridge when it broke through the ice. Authorities say five men […]
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