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Iowa Legislature Approves 3% Increase In School Funding
February 7, 2023
(Des Moines)– The bill raising school funding by three-percent has passed through the Iowa Legislature. Every year in the first 30 days of the session, state lawmakers pass the budget increase to help schools keep up with rising costs. All Democratic representatives voted against the measure, saying the 3-percent growth isn’t enough. They called for […]
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Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Results In Drug Charges Against Two Teens
February 7, 2023
(Peterson)– An investigation into a suspicious vehicle parked at a gas pump in Peterson has resulted in drug charges being filed against two teens. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy who responded to the scene around 1:00 am this past Friday could smell marijuana as he approached the vehicle. A female passenger, identified […]
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UDMO Gives Annual Update At Dickinson Co. Supervisors Meeting
February 7, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with Upper Des Moines Opportunity say they continue to see an increase in demand for a number of programs they offer. Executive Director Julie Edwards says in Dickinson county, home energy and utility assistance programs, such as LIHEAP, are seeing some of the biggest increases… Edwards says they’re also seeing increased interest […]
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Owner Of Building Impacted By Fire Last Month In Downtown Spencer Expresses Appreciation
February 7, 2023
(Spencer)– The owner of the building heavily damaged in that fire last month in downtown Spencer is expressing his gratitude to firefighters and others who helped out. Don Hemphill, who also serves as Spencer’s City Attorney, expressed his appreciation during Monday’s Spencer City Council meeting… Hemphill’s law office was also impacted by the fire. He […]
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Clay Co. Sheriff Recognizes 911 Dispatchers For Hard Work During Dec. 23-24 Blizzard
February 7, 2023
(Spencer)– Four Clay County 911 dispatchers were recognized at Monday’s Spencer City Council meeting. Melanie Peterson, Andrea Ring, Ree Rasmussen and Bonnie Norgard were honored for their efforts during the blizzard December 23rd and 24th. Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling says the county’s 911 dispatch center received more than 120 calls of service over the […]
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E’Ville City Council Approves Hwy 4 Agreement; Discusses Recommended Changes To Facade Grant Program
February 7, 2023
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the re-surfacing of Highway 4 through the city. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the council the city will be responsible for about $70,000 in cost to have some work done at an intersection… Clayton also outlined that part of […]
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4th Annual Camp Autumn Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser is February 11
February 6, 2023
(Sutherland)-It’s the Annual Camp Autumn Fishing Tournament this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Seasons Center and Camp Autumn are hosting their 4th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser on Saturday.Camp Director Adam Lybarger says, free will donations at the event help raise funds for scholarships. “It is held here on our private lake at […]
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City Of Arnolds Park To Flush Fire Hydrants
February 6, 2023
The City of Arnolds Park will be flushing hydrants beginning February 7, 2023 and continuing through February 10, 2023. City officials say it’s a preventative maintenance that may cause a temporary drop in water pressure or water discoloration.
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Officials Say They’re Aware Of A Delay In LIHEAP Payments
February 6, 2023
(Des Moines)– Officials with the state of Iowa say they’re aware of a delay in payments going out to those receiving assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. State Auditor Rob Sand says he’s heard from LIHEAP recipients saying their accounts have not been credited by their utility vendor, or have […]
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