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Time Is Winding Down To Register For Winter Games Events That Still Have Openings
January 19, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Registrations for some U of O Winter Games events continues, while other events are already full. Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says it’s important to sign up as soon as possible for those events that still do have openings… And as we’ve reported previously, […]
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School Choice Bill Receives Approval From Two Legislative Committees
January 19, 2023
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds’ school choice bill is ready for debate in both chambers, just more than a week and a half into the session. The proposal putting nearly 76-hundred dollars into educational savings accounts for parents who opt-out of the public school system, gets approval from two state committees. Passed by both the […]
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City Of Jackson Looking At Combining Two City Departments As Cost Saving Measure
January 19, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– A proposal is afoot by city officials in Jackson, Minnesota to combine two city staffing positions as part of a cost saving measure. A press release says the city’s Personnel Committee is forwarding a recommendation to the city council that would combine the city’s Water and Street Departments. Under the proposal, a Public […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Accepting Nominations For Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award
January 18, 2023
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is accepting nominations for the 2023 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to alumni who exemplify outstanding support for the community, business, school, and service club. It’s presented at the spring commencement ceremony. The award was established in 1992 in honor of Hall, a 1968 alumnus […]
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CEO Of Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Speaks Of Need For Industrial Development Sites
January 18, 2023
(Spencer)– The President and CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is promoting the importance of site-ready economic development. Shannon Landauer told the Spencer City Council earlier this week it’s important more sites be developed in the area that would be ready to go to help promote the area for companies looking to expand […]
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Congressman Randy Feenstra Speaking Out Against Eminent Domain For Proposed Carbon Pipeline Projects
January 18, 2023
(Superior)– Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull made several stops in the region Wednesday, including one at Green Plains Superior where he met with leadership and employees. Among the issues he addressed is the divide between electric vehicles and those powered by ethanol… Feenstra says he’s received assurances one in a series of hearings on the […]
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Dickinson County Snowhawks to Host Vintage Snowmobile Ride January 21
January 18, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-Look for the Vintage Snowmobiles this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Snowhawks will host the annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride on Saturday. Publicity Director Jantina Carney says registration will run from 9-10 am at The Ritz. “Basically, we invite people out that have vintage snowmobiles to come and ride with us […]
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Impacts Of Winter Storm To Be Felt Overnight Wednesday Into Thursday
January 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The timeframe for the latest winter storm to impact the region is being pushed back somewhat. A winter storm warning goes into affect at 3:00 pm today (Wed.) and will continue until 9:00 am Thursday. Forecasters say snow won’t start until mid to late afternoon, with the heaviest snow falling tonight (Wed.) into […]
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Crash Results In Minor Injuries To Sanborn Teen
January 18, 2023
(Hull)– A Sanborn teen sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision Monday on Highway 18 near Hull. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old from Sanborn was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Impala westbound and 23-year-old Austin Roemeling of Boyden was driving a 1996 Toyota Corolla, also westbound. Authorities say the 16-year-old had slowed for […]
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