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Inflation & Supply Chain Troubles Continue To Drag State, Regional Economies
September 6, 2022
(Omaha, Ne)– Economic growth slowed in Iowa and in the Midwest during August, according to the latest survey of supply managers in nine states. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says while the numbers slipped on the Business Conditions Index at the state and regional levels, both remained above growth neutral for the 27th straight month. […]
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Apparent Drowning Claims Life Of 23-Year-Old Man
September 5, 2022
(Jackson, Mn.)– An apparent drowning Sunday afternoon on a lake in Jackson county has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says crews responded around 12:15 pm after getting a report of a possible drowning on Pearl Lake. Authorities say the victim was on a paddle board that became submerged. […]
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West Nile Virus Confirmed In A Patient From NW Iowa
September 5, 2022
(Storm Lake)– The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on Friday announced that a Buena Vista County resident is infected with the first case of West Nile virus this year. The resident is a middle age adult between the ages of 41 and 60. The case was confirmed through a test at the State […]
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Multiple Injuries Reported In SW Minn. Crash
September 5, 2022
(Fulda, Mn.)– Multiple injuries were reported in a single vehicle crash early this (Mon.) morning east of Fulda. The Minnesota State Patrol says 24-year-old Bianca Nuno of Worthington lost control of a 2016 Dodge Caravan while traveling southbound on a county road, causing the vehicle to go into the ditch. Nuno and five passengers, four […]
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Governor Kim Reynolds Appoints Several NW Iowans To State Boards & Commissions
September 5, 2022
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed several northwest Iowans to serve on various state boards and commissions. Among them is the head of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation. Shannong Landauer is among those who will serve on the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Stephen Simons of Lyon county, Emily Williams of Pocahontas county and […]
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Next Phase Of Improvements To Legend Rollercoaster About To Get Underway
September 4, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The next phase of improvements to the Legend Rollercoaster gets underway Tuesday (Sept. 6th.). Officials with Historic Arnolds Park, Inc. say the work will be done by Great Coasters, International of Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The work will include improvements to the lift hill, chain drive, and the first curve on the Lake Street side […]
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Classic Rock Supergroup The Hit Men to Perform at Pearson Lakes Art Center September 7
September 3, 2022
(Okoboji)-The The Hit Men will perform and record live video at Pearson Lakes Art Center Wednesday evening. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Classic Rock Supergroup, The Hit Men, will perform at Pearson Lakes Art center Wednesday evening. Lee Shapiro of The Four Seasons originally started the group with the blessing of Frankie Valli. “I […]
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Y100 Kid’s Day At Clay County Fair Set For September 16th
September 2, 2022
(Spencer)– A longstanding tradition at the Clay County Fair is coming back this year. General Manager Jeremy Parsons says Y100 Kid’s Day will be held Friday, September 16th… And with the start of the fair now literally just days away, Parsons says the clock is ticking for getting discount tickets and carnival wristbands… The gates […]
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Patience Will Be The Name Of The Game At Boat Ramps This Labor Day Weekend
September 2, 2022
(Des Moines)– This holiday weekend is expected to continue what has been a busy summer on Iowa’s lakes and rivers. The D-N-R’s Susan Stoker (stock-er) says two words describe the crowds she’s seeing during the summer weekends — “Steady,” and “large.” She also says there’s been an increase in canoeing and kayaking. Stocker warns that […]
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The 7 Sons to rock The Roof Garden Ballroom September 2
September 1, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-The 7 Sons have stepped up to headline the concert Friday night after The Fabulous Flippers had to cancel their appearance due to a medical problem. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The 7 Sons will return to the Roof Garden Ballroom Friday night. The band was very popular in the 1960s, and has been […]
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