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Upgrades Planned For Traffic Signals Along Portion Of Grand Avenue In Spencer
August 17, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved plans and specifications for new traffic control devices on Grand Avenue from 1st Street to 7th Street. Public Works Director Mark White told the council the current system in that area has become obsolete… The project will be funded through two grants the city received.
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Traffic Stop Results In Charges Against Emmetsburg Woman
August 17, 2022
(Estherville)– A traffic stop early Monday in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of an Emmetsburg woman. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 4 north of Wallingford for defective lighting equipment. An investigation revealed the driver, 18-year-old Lily Miller, was allegedly in possession of tobacco products as […]
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Engineer Recommends Major Repairs To Abbie Gardner Cabin
August 17, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– An engineer hired to evaluate a historic site in Arnolds Park is recommending major repairs to the Abbie Gardner cabin. It’s the site of the Spirit Lake massacre of 1857, where about three dozen Europeans were killed by members of the Dakota tribe who used the area for hunting. Thirteen-year-old Abbie Gardner survived […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association to present Songwriter’s Showcase Concert and Workshop featuring David G. Smith August 17 at the Okoboji Barn
August 16, 2022
(Okoboji)-A special Songwriter’s Showcase concert is on tap Wednesday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present the final Songwriter’s Showcase Concert in the Series on Wednesday evening at the Okoboji Barn.Executive Director Clay Norris says the event will feature nationally known songwriter David G. Smith. “He has […]
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Pre-Registration Underway For 31st Annual Okoboji Oktoberfest
August 16, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– University of Okoboji Oktoberfest returns this fall. Blain Andera, CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, says it will be held Saturday, September 24th at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park with one of its mainstay events coming back again this year… That’s in addition to the traditional favorites… Registration is […]
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Spencer Chamber Announces New Marketing & Tourism Director
August 16, 2022
(Spencer)– There’s a new face at the Spencer Chamber of Commerce. Olivia Baxter has joined the staff as Marketing and Tourism Coordinator. Baxter has previous experience in social media, communication, public relations, grant writing and marketing. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and Music from Simpson College and is a 2014 […]
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Spencer City Council Authorizes Land Purchase In North Y Area For Future Development
August 16, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening authorized the purchase of some land on the city’s north side for future development. City Manager Dan Gifford told the council it would result in a major renovation in that area of Spencer… Councilman Loren Reit says it’s something long overdue for the north side of Spencer… City […]
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Iowa Judge Rules Reluctant Landowner List For Pipeline Should Be Released
August 16, 2022
(Des Moines)– An Iowa judge has sided with the Sierra Club by ruling the reluctant landowner list for a proposed carbon pipeline through the state should be released. The suit was filed after the Iowa Utilities Board said the names would remain secret at the developer’s request. Summit Carbon Solutions is still working to secure agreements […]
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Estherville City Council Looking At Beefing Up An Incentive For Constructing New Homes
August 16, 2022
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening discussed a possible new incentive to increase the city’s housing stock. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it stems from a recent study that shows 43 percent of the existing housing inventory in Estherville have construction deficiencies. She says the new program being proposed would provide incentives for projects […]
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