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Regional Economist Expressing More Fears Over Possible Recession
February 1, 2023
(Undated)– A survey of Midwest business leaders says wage increases for regional workers in January was eaten up by inflation. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss… Goss says January’s nine-state survey of regional business leaders is also showing negative growth for a third straight month. He says about 60 percent of supply managers in the survey […]
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Utility Officials Urge Customers To Take Measures To Prevent Water Lines From Freezing
February 1, 2023
(Undated)– Area utilities are telling residents it’s time to be concerned about the possibility of frozen water lines. Residents are being encouraged to do what they can to prevent that from happening. Recommendations include running a stream of water from a faucet that’s the length of a pencil lead. They also say it’s a good […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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