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ILCC Experiencing Graduation, Success Rates Above State Averages
February 13, 2023
(Estherville)– In a news story last week we reported on an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2022 term and Spring 2023 term at Iowa Lakes Community College. Not only are enrollment numbers up, but ILCC President Scott Stokes says they’re also seeing graduation, success and persistence rates that are above state averages… Latest available […]
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A Long Term Care Facility In The Region Announces Temporary Closure
February 10, 2023
(Rock Rapids)– A long term care facility in Rock Rapids is temporarily closing due to a staffing shortage. Residents of the Rock Rapids Care Center have been temporarily transferred to a facility in Hull that’s under the same ownership as the Rock Rapids Care Center. Chris Rickard, Administrator of the Rock Rapids Care Center, says […]
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Special Enforcement Campaign Planned For This Weekend
February 10, 2023
(Undated)– The Iowa State Patrol and local law enforcement will be teaming up for a special enforcement project this weekend on Iowa roadways. It’s been dubbed “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” and will be focused primarily on impaired driving. Those planning to celebrate around this weekend’s big game are being reminded to arrange for […]
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NW Iowa Lawmaker Proposes Five Bills Targeting Carbon Pipelines
February 10, 2023
(Des Moines)– Iowa Senator Jeff Taylor has proposed five bills targeting eminent domain and carbon pipelines. They would offer different levels of protections to landowners such as banning pipelines from using eminent domain altogether to stopping companies from surveying private land without permission. The Sioux County senator says pipeline projects shouldn’t use eminent domain if […]
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Former Teacher In The Spencer School District Agrees To License Suspension
February 10, 2023
(Spencer)– A former instructor with the Spencer School District has agreed to having her license suspended after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Online documents state that on November 30, 2021, the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners received a complaint against Katherine Kardell. On June 24th, 2022, the board found probable […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Car Drop Contest Underway
February 9, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-The Rotary Club Club Car Drop Contest is underway. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club has placed their car on West Okoboji and are now selling tickets for the annual car drop contest.Board Member Mary Skopec explains how it works. “There’s no engine or anything harmful in the car, […]
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Area Utilities Experiencing An Increase In Water Main Breaks
February 9, 2023
(Spencer)– Area utilities say they’ve been seeing an increase in water main breaks recently. Officials with Spencer Municipal Utilities say they’ve experienced four broken water mains so far just this week. Amanda Gloyd, Marketing and Community Relations Director, says they’re working to get them repaired as quickly as possible. She says those affected by the […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Thinking About Making Allen Avenue A One Way Street
February 9, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is scrapping a plan that would have prohibited parking along a portion of West Broadway near the city parking lot for a couple of hours on Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer. The city had floated the idea as part of a proposal to establish that area […]
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