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Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Hangar Lease Agreements At Milford Airport Postponed
October 19, 2022
(Milford)– A public hearing that was scheduled for the October 24th Milford City Council meeting on a proposal to change airport hangar leases from two years to 15 is being postponed indefinitely. An email from city officials says the Milford Airport Commission voted Tuesday to table the hearing until members gather more information from the […]
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Southern Minnesota Collision Injures Emmetsburg Man
October 19, 2022
(Madelia, Mn.)– A two vehicle collision Tuesday on Highway 60 near Madelia injured a northwest Iowa man. The Minnesota State Patrol says 80-year-old Ronald Finnestad of Emmetsburg was driving a 2021 GMC and 23-year-old Bradley Moldan of Lake Crystal, Minnesota was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram. Troopers say both vehicles were westbound when the collision […]
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HLP School Board Votes To Proceed With Facilities Study
October 19, 2022
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School District is moving ahead with a facilities study. The school board Tuesday evening approved a contract with the FEH architectural firm to conduct the study. As we reported previously it will weigh the pro’s and cons and costs for two options. One would be to keep things as they […]
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Another NW Iowa School District Approves Arming Some Staff Members
October 18, 2022
(Cherokee)– Another northwest Iowa School District is revising its policy to allow firearms be carried by certain staff members in school buildings. The Cherokee School Board voted unanimously Monday evening to adopt such a measure, even though it did draw concern from some at the meeting. The measure is somewhat similar to what the Spirit […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Take Into Consideration Proposal From Water Quality Commission
October 18, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Supervisors today (Tues.) took no action on a proposal to adjust the amount of money the county contributes annually to the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission. Coordinator John Wills says the changes would help meet inflation. But he says it would require a revision to the entity’s 28E agreement. Wills added […]
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One Of Two Suspects In Emmet County Murder Case Enters Alford Plea
October 18, 2022
(Estherville)– One of the two suspects charged in the death of an Estherville man has entered an Alford plea, meaning there is insufficient evidence for a jury to convict him without actually admitting guilt. 19-year-old Connor Ude was originally charged with 1st degree murder in the death of 20-year-old David McDowell, who’s body was found […]
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IUB Urging Those Eligible To Sign Up For Heating Assistance
October 18, 2022
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Utilities Board is encouraging Iowans to apply for winter heating assistance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says people will pay more to heat their homes this winter, with natural gas prices up 28-percent and electricity up ten-percent from last year. Financial assistance is available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. […]
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Orleans City Council Hires Engineering Firm To Look Into Water Cost Estimates & Recommendations
October 18, 2022
(Orleans)– Meeting in special session Monday evening, the Orleans City Council voted unanimously to retain the services of an engineering firm to research options and cost estimates pertaining to the city’s water supply and distribution system. The council voted to enter into the agreement with Bolten and Menk. The firm will also become the city’s […]
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