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Dickinson County Taxpayer’s Association To Contribute Toward Eurasian Watermilfoil Battle
September 10, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Another lakes area entity is stepping up in the fight against Eurasian Watermilfoil. The Dickinson County Taxpayers Association announced at its September Board of Directors meeting Friday its intent to grant $25,000 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to combat infestations of Eurasian watermilfoil in East Lake Okoboji, Upper and Lower Gar […]
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Pursuit Puts Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary On Lockdown
September 9, 2022
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A pursuit earlier today (Fri.) that started in Nobles county resulted in the Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary School being put into lockdown for a short time. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says the pursuit started when the Minnesota State Patrol was attempting to pull over a vehicle for speeding on Highway 60. It […]
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Early Bird Registration Winding Down For Oktoberfest
September 9, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– Early bird registration for the University of Okoboji Oktoberfest is winding down. Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce says only a few days are left to take advantage of the lower registration cost for the September 24th events… She says a full day of events will be on tap… […]
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A Company Proposing To Build A Carbon Capture Pipeline is Suing Four Landowners
September 9, 2022
(Undated)– A company that’s proposing to build a carbon capture pipeline across Iowa is suing four landowners, including one in Clay county, for not allowing surveyors onto their properties. Navigator Heartland Greenway, LLC argues that Iowa Code gives them the right to enter private land to examine and survey it. They also say the property […]
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Clay County Public Health Offers Tips To Stay Healthy While Enjoying The Fair
September 9, 2022
(Spencer)– While the Clay County Fair powered by SMU is always a lot of fun and entertaining, it can also be a good place to pick up germs that could make you sick. Collette Rossiter, Director of Clay County Public Health, says there are several precautions to keep in mind when you’re at the fair, […]
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Area Corn & Soybean Crops Nearing Maturity
September 9, 2022
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A local ag expert says combines could be rolling through some soybean fields already in the next two to three weeks. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield, Minnesota says the crops are quickly approaching maturity… Nesseth says that’s pretty much on target with historic averages… Nesseth adds that he’s optimistic we’ll […]
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Special Recognition For An Okoboji High School Senior
September 8, 2022
Okoboji High School Senior Connor Cunningham has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Orders Flags At Half Staff
September 8, 2022
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff immediately through interment of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. She passed away earlier today (Thursday, Sept. 8th). The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Biden’s proclamation to lower all U.S. flags to half-staff for the same length […]
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Sioux City Man Arrested In Multiple Burglaries
September 8, 2022
(Storm Lake)– Charges have been filed against a man in connection with a burglary at a hardware store in Storm Lake earlier this year. The suspect has also been linked to similar incidents in two other states. Early in the morning on January 28th, Storm Lake Police responded to an automated burglar alarm at an […]
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