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Iowa’s Jobless Rate Stood At 2.9% In February
March 24, 2023
(Des Moines)– Iowa’s unemployment rate continues to fall. Beth Townsend of Iowa Workforce Development says the state’s jobless rate in February stood at 2.9 percent… Townsend explains what’s behind the February numbers… She says there’s one sector in particular that saw an increase in jobs… Townsend says the state also maintained the significant labor force […]
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DNR Gives Update On Treatments For Eurasian Watermilfoil & Curly Leaf Pond Weed In Iowa Great Lakes
March 23, 2023
(Orleans)– The discovery of Eurasian Watermilfoil last year in the lower chain of the Iowa Great Lakes resulted in stepped up efforts to snuff out the invasive weed before it could spread to other lakes in the chain, such as West Lake Okoboji and Big Spirit Lake. A new tool, a herbicide called Sonar, which […]
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Officials Reminding Motorists Of “Move Over Law”
March 23, 2023
(Undated)– A push is underway in Iowa to convince more drivers to move over when they see a vehicle parked along the highway, with its flashing lights on. Meredith Mitts of Triple A Iowa says the statistics are alarming… She says Triple-A and the Iowa Department of Transportion are launching a social media campaign, to […]
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Man Wanted On Active Warrant For Failure To Appear Taken Into Custody
March 23, 2023
(Spencer)– A Spencer man wanted on an active Clay county warrant has been taken into custody. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Matthew Van Maanen was arrested Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say Van Maanen was wanted for failure to appear at a pre-trial conference on an original charge of theft in the 2nd degree. He […]
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Okoboji Blue Water Festival announces Elle King to Headline this year’s Concert
March 22, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has announced the Headliner for this year’s concert. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Blue Water Festival will be held August 12th in the Iowa Great Lakes, with a full schedule of events including kid’s and family activities, a fishing seminar, panel discussions and Keynote Speaker, acclaimed Author […]
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Iowa’s Annual Winter Home Heating Moratorium Ends April 1st, 2023
March 22, 2023
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Utilities Board is reminding those receiving energy assistance that the state’s annual winter home heating moratorium ends April 1st. The I-U-B says those currently protected from service disconnection through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program should contact their local utility company immediately to discuss payment options and avoid disconnection that could […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to honor Hall of Fame Inductees April 14
March 22, 2023
(Estherville)-Iowa Lakes Community College has announced their Music Hall of Fame Inductees. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Music Department will honor Inductees at the 2023 Music Hall of Fame Awards April 14 at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in Estherville. Instrumental Music Professor Carol Ayes explains that awards will be […]
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O’Brien County Authorities Increase Reward For Info. On Suspicious House Fire
March 22, 2023
(Primghar)– The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever’s responsible in a suspicious fire last month that destroyed a house near Primghar has been increased to $1,500. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says there was no power going to the residence at 3730 Roosevelt Avenue and that they believe the fire […]
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Officials Remind Everyone Businesses Along Hwy 71 In Arnolds Park & Okoboji Remain Accessible
March 22, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Even though road work is underway on Highway 71 through Arnolds Park and Okoboji, businesses through the construction zone remain open and accessible. Rebecca Peters of Okoboji Tourism says that’s the message they want to really get out there right now… Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber […]
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