Date Published
Keyword
-
Two Men Face Weapons Charges Following Incident At A Milford Apartment Building
February 1, 2023
(Milford)– An investigation by Milford police into a report of shots possibly being fired resulted in the arrests of two men. Criminal complaints say officers were called a little after 5:30 pm Tuesday (Jan. 31st) to an apartment at 1209 6th Street in Milford. 32-year-old Neil Moore of Estherville is accused of threatening a person […]
Read More -
-
Several Area Food Pantries Awarded Funding For Donation Gardens
February 1, 2023
(Ames)– Some donation gardens in the region that grow produce for local food pantries have been awarded funds through the “Growing Together Mini-Grants” program. Officials at Iowa State University say there has been record-setting use of food pantries throughout Iowa, and that the grant funding will help local food pantries. The purpose of these grants […]
Read More -
Terril Man Arrested On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
February 1, 2023
(Sheldon)– A traffic stop Sunday in O’Brien county has resulted in the arrest of a Terril man on drug charges. 40-year-old Santos Beal was taken into custody after being pulled over by police in Sheldon for allegedly driving while barred. Police say a search of the vehicle turned up a cigarette box with a rubber […]
Read More -
Okoboji Fine Arts to present An Evening of Music and Speech February 2
January 31, 2023
(Milford)-There’s an Evening of Music and Speech on tap with Okoboji High School Thursday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Okoboji Fine Arts will present an Evening Of Music and Speech on Thursday.Communication Coordinator Linnea Lambert says the public performance for Large Group Speech was initially scheduled for that night. “It’s always the Thursday before we […]
Read More -
-
Okoboji Middle School Awarded STEM BEST Funding
January 31, 2023
(Undated)– The Okoboji Middle School will receive $40,000 through the Iowa Governor’s STEM BEST + HD program which encourages teachers and industry professionals to work side by side to develop a work-based learning model incorporating STEM subjects. The funds awarded to the Okoboji Middle School will be used for their “Curious Minds” program that will […]
Read More -
Minnesota May Soon Have A Special Black Out License Plate
January 31, 2023
(Minneapolis, MN)– Minnesota may soon have a new specialty license plate. Governor Tim Walz is recommending the state create its own “blackout plate,” featuring a black background and bright white lettering. State officials estimate at least 120-thousand people will choose the plates each year. They’ve become some of the most popular specialty plates in other […]
Read More -
-
Clay Co. Fair Association Releases Economic Impact Info. For 2022
January 31, 2023
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair Association has released figures on the economic impact it had on the area in 2022. According to the report, the Clay County Fair and Events Center employed 13 full-time and 49 part-time/seasonal employees, along with 293 additional employees during the fair. The Association says it spent a little more than […]
Read More -
President/CEO Of Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Gets Special Recognition
January 31, 2023
(Tucson, Az.)– The President and CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award. The award was presented recently to Shannon Landauer. It recognizes rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry. Award winners were announced at a national event in […]
Read More