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New Study Shows Food Waste Tops List Of Things Going Into Landfills
November 22, 2022
(Des Moines)– A study of Iowa landfills shows how much, and what types of trash ends up in landfills. Tom Anderson of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says food waste tops the list… He says that’s the vast majority of what’s going to landfills… Anderson adds most of those materials can be recycled in […]
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Clay County Fair & Events Center Again Receives International Recognition
November 22, 2022
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair and Events Center has once again received international recognition, winning 10 awards at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions 2022 Awards Show last week. Among them is the coveted “Best of Division Award” for the best overall agricultural program in the division. Specifically, the Clay County Fair was honored […]
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SL Noon Kiwanis Donates To Help Those In Need Of Food For Thanksgiving
November 22, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A lakes area service organization has made a sizable donation to two entities that provide food to those in the area who are in need. The Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club recently donated $1,500 to Upper Des Moines Opportunity of Dickinson County and the Hunger Coalition of Dickinson County. The money will be […]
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Center Lake Sanitary Sewer Project Is Now Completed
November 22, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A project to expand sanitary sewer service to the south side of Center Lake is now complete. The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District approved final acceptance of the project at their meeting November 8th. Sanitary District Superintendent Steve Anderson says the first resident of many connected to the new line October 13th of […]
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Spirit Lake Chamber launches Shop Local-Motive Campaign
November 21, 2022
(Spirit Lake)- The Spirit Lake Chamber has launched their Shop Local-Motive campaign. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local shopping during the holiday season with the Shop Local-Motive Campaign.Director Regina Reed says, more than $2500 in prizes will be awarded in the promotion. “There are 40 businesses that […]
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Additional Law Enforcement Officers Hitting The Road As We Head Into Thanksgiving Week
November 21, 2022
(Des Moines)– Look for an increased presence of law enforcement officers on the roads as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday period. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Paul Gardner says they’ll have one key focus… Gardner says a lack of seatbelt usage remains a major factor among the motorists they pull over… Gardner says the Iowa […]
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Officials Say Alcohol Was A Factor In Crash That Seriously Injured One Person In Clay County
November 21, 2022
(Spencer)– Clay county authorities say a single vehicle crash last week that seriously injured one person was alcohol-related. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a single vehicle crash shortly before midnight November 15th. It was determined 59-year-old Steven Hoogeterp of Spencer had been driving a truck eastbound in the 2300 mile of Highway 18 […]
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Prairie Lakes AEA Gains Accreditation
November 21, 2022
(Pocahontas)– The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, which serves a number of area schools, has received full accreditation from the Iowa State Board of Education. The accredited status indicates that the agency has met all requirements for services designated by Chapter 72 of the Iowa Administrative Code. During the accreditation process, each of Iowa’s nine […]
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