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Iowa Lakeside Laboratory to offer Training for CLAMP Volunteers in May
April 21, 2023
(Okoboji)-Registration is open for CLAMP training at Lakeside Lab. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory will offer training sessions for volunteers with the Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project , or CLAMP.Coordinator Megan Vigdal says, the program involves taking samples from area lakes. “We are going to be entering our 24th sampling season this […]
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Krause Group Sells Kum & Go Convenience Stores; Solar Transport
April 21, 2023
(Des Moines)– A chain of midwest covenience stores is changing hands. It was announced this (Fri.) morning Maverik-Adventure’s First Stop and its parent company, FJ Management, have acquired Kum & Go and Solar Transport from the Krause Group. In a statement, Kyle Krause, President and CEO of Krause Group, says “Kum & Go has always […]
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Construction Begins On What Will Be The First Roundabout On A State Highway In NW Iowa
April 21, 2023
(Orange City)– Construction has started on what will be the first roundabout on a state highway in northwest Iowa. It will be located on Highway 10 between Alton and Orange City, on the east edge of Orange City. Work on the project started earlier this week. A detour is in place in that area. Officials […]
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Special Recognition For Jackson, Mn. Wastewater Department
April 21, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Wastewater Department for the city of Jackson has received some special recognition for outstanding operations from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The recognition is bestowed to facilities demonstrating consistent compliance with monitoring, operations and maintenance requirements; submitting accurate, on-time reports to the MPCA, for employing staff certified by the agency in wastewater […]
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Plans To Re-surface A Stretch Of County Road N-14 North Of Terril Awarded Funding
April 21, 2023
(Terril)– Planned improvements to a stretch of Dickinson County Road N-14 north of Terril are getting a financial boost. County Engineer Cole Budach… Budach made the announcement during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Plans are also in the works to re-surface the road further to the north as well, eventually going all the way to […]
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YMCA Of The Okobojis Receives 2023 Excellence In Fundraising Award
April 20, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The YMCA of the Okoboji’s has been awarded the 2023 Eagle Award for Excellence in Fundraising. CEO Andrew Fisher tells KUOO news it’s through the North American YMCA Development Organization… Fisher says the YMCA of the Okoboji’s was one of only two recipients selected for the award across two countries… Fisher adds they’re […]
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Search Of Spencer Apartment Turns Up More Than 30 Pounds Of Meth
April 20, 2023
(Spencer)– The execution of a search warrant Tuesday on an apartment in downtown Spencer resulted in the authorities finding 33 pounds of methamphetamine and landed a man in jail. Oscar Navarro-Zepeda was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. He was being held on a $750,000 bond. The meth that was seized is […]
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Milford Boy Scouts Will Hold Food Drive This Saturday, April 22nd
April 20, 2023
(Milford)– Milford Boy Scouts will be conducting their annual “Scouting for Food” campaign this Saturday. Leader Jason Simpson tells KUOO news scouts will be making the rounds Saturday morning picking up donated items… Simpson says they’re primarily seeking non-perishable food items but he says there are some specific things that are especially needed… Simpson says […]
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