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City Of Estherville Changing Funding Sources For Economic Development
February 9, 2023
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is changing the way it finances economic development efforts. The city in the past has allocated money in the general fund for that purpose. Beginning in the upcoming fiscal year, City Administrator Penny Clayton says they plan to use funds generated through the city’s urban renewal, or Tax Increment Finance […]
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Vast Improvements Planned For A Dickinson County Trails Access/Parking Area
February 9, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Some improvements are coming to a heavily used access on the Dickinson County Trails system. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails says a major revamping will be done this spring on the trail head on 202nd Street just south of the Emerald Hills Golf Course… She says some signage will also be installed […]
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Steps Being Taken To Address Abandoned, Dilapidated House In Superior
February 8, 2023
(Superior)– Measures are being taken to address an abandoned house in Superior that has been a source of frustration for city and county officials. They say the residence at 205 8th Street has been abandoned for some 14 years and has become dilapidated and is a safety hazard. Property taxes on it are also delinquent. […]
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Clay County Tourism Unveils New Logo
February 8, 2023
(Spencer)– Clay County Tourism has a new logo. Director Olivia Baxter says it incorporates a square outline, representative of the county’s square shape. It also features a patchwork and colors that Baxter says reflects Clay county’s natural assets. Baxter says they’re also refurbishing their website and that they are creating and will be distributing a […]
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Area Cities Closely Watching Bills In Iowa Legislature
February 8, 2023
(Estherville)– Area cities are keeping close tabs on some bills in the Iowa Legislature that could impact their funding streams. Estherville City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council there Monday there’s one she’s especially worried about… Clayton says she plans to travel to Des Moines Friday to meet with staff with the Iowa League […]
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Several Jackson County Deputies & Another Person Honored For Saving A Life
February 8, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– Several Jackson county sheriff’s deputies and a citizen have received special recognition for their heroics in a crash December 27th, 2022. Sheriff Shawn Haken… Haken says Trooper Saunders and Justin Warmka of Warmka Towing were pulling a car out of the ditch when another vehicle, filled with five people and a dog went […]
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Upcoming DNR Deadlines Mean Spring Is Just Around The Corner
February 7, 2023
(Orleans)– Here are some more welcome signs that spring is just around the corner. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers the walleye season on Big Spirit Lake, East and West Lakes Okoboji closes February 14th. It will reopen with Walleye Weekend on May 6th. Those are the only lakes that have a closed […]
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Iowa Legislature Approves 3% Increase In School Funding
February 7, 2023
(Des Moines)– The bill raising school funding by three-percent has passed through the Iowa Legislature. Every year in the first 30 days of the session, state lawmakers pass the budget increase to help schools keep up with rising costs. All Democratic representatives voted against the measure, saying the 3-percent growth isn’t enough. They called for […]
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