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UDMO Awarded “1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative Grants”
February 16, 2023
(Graettinger)– Upper Des Moines Opportunity has been awarded two Iowa 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative Grants. Jessie Hansen, 1st Five Project Director and Kids Director at UDMO tells KUOO news the mental health initiative is intended for kids in their first five years of life… She says the experts then make referrals… She adds […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Closing In On Fundraising Goal
February 16, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Youth In Philanthropy program is closing in on its 2023 fundraising goal. Ali Schmitz is with the Okoboji Foundation, which oversees the program… Schmitz says the students participating in the program take it upon themselves to raise that money, which goes back into the community in the form of grants. She says […]
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Finalists Announced For Sibley-Ocheyedan Superintendent Job
February 16, 2023
(Sibley)– Three finalists have been announced for the Superintendent position in the Sibley-Ocheyedan School District. They include Dr. Robert Bolan, a Human Resources Director for a district in Alaska; Stan De Zeeuw, current 7th-12th grade Principal at Sibley-Ocheyedan; and Daniel Hoey, Superintendent of the Hartford, South Dakota, Community School District. Stakeholder interviews with each finalist […]
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No Injuries Reported In Emmet County Semi Crash
February 15, 2023
(Dolliver)– A traffic accident Tuesday near Dolliver resulted in a road closure that lasted nearly five hours. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says Andy Eckert of Alpha, Minnesota was driving a 2023 Peterbilt semi southbound in the 1300 block of 490th Avenue. Deputies say Eckert lost control of the rig after taking evasive action to […]
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Okoboji City Council Holds Hearing On Max Budget Levy
February 15, 2023
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening voted to set the city’s maximum levy rate for the upcoming fiscal year at $4.75 per one thousand dollars of valuation, the same as it’s been the past several years. City Administrator Michael Meyers says the budget for the upcoming fiscal year will pave the way for some […]
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Lewis & Clark Water System Awarded $60 Million In Infrastructure Bill
February 15, 2023
(Tea, S.D.)– The Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday that the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is receiving $60 million in FY23 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Combined with the $18.6 million included in the FY23 Appropriations Bill that was signed into law in December, it brings total FY23 funding to $78.6 million for […]
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Voters In Round Lake-Brewster School District Approve Bond Referendum
February 15, 2023
(Round Lake, Mn.)– Voters Tuesday in the Round Lake-Brewster Community School District approved a $30.48 million dollar referendum to demolish a building that’s more than 100 years old and is crumbling. A new addition with 20 classrooms, a new gym, library, media center and improved student pickup and drop off areas will be included. Unofficial […]
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Dangerous Trail Crossing Comes Up For Discussion At Okoboji City Council Meeting
February 15, 2023
(Okoboji)– There was more discussion at Tuesday evening’s Okoboji City Council meeting about a dangerous trail crossing at Stakeout Road near Exchange Street. A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in that crossing late this past summer. City Administrator Michael Meyers says the city, the Trails Board, Dickinson county, and some […]
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