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Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Dept. Holding Annual Pancake Feed This Weekend
May 6, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Department holds one of its major fundraisers of the year this weekend. Chief Chris Yungbluth says they’ll be holding their annual pancake feed… Yungbluth says you should come hungry… Yungbluth says they’ll use the proceeds to update protective gear… The fire station in Arnolds Park is located on the […]
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Emmetsburg Community School District Hires New Superintendent
May 6, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– The Emmetsburg Community School District has a new Superintendent. The school board has announced Cory Jenness has been hired to the position. Jenness is currently elementary principal and curriculum director at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District. He’ll begin his new job this coming July 1st. Jenness has a master’s degree in elementary administration from […]
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Spencer Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges
May 5, 2022
(Okoboji)– A Spencer man has been arrested on drug charges following an ongoing investigation by the Okoboji Police Department. Authorities say the suspect, 26-year-old Carlos Hicks of Spencer, was arrested Monday by the Spencer Police Department on warrants. Hicks was charged with ongoing criminal conduct, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College to host LifeServe Blood Drive May 9
May 5, 2022
(Estherville)-There’s a Blood Drive on tap in Estherville on Monday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Student Senate and Iowa Lakes TRIO-Student Support Services will host a LifeServe Blood Drive on May 9.Lifeserve Representative Kathie Gayther says there’s always a need for blood. “There is always a need for blood in […]
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Iowa Among States Reaching Settlement With Turbo Tax
May 5, 2022
(Des Moines)– Iowa will receive one-million dollars as its part of a multi-state settlement with TurboTax. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office says TurboTax has agreed to pay the states involved 141-million dollars following claims that the company got people to pay for tax preparation services that should have been free. The direct payments of about […]
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Summit has easements for 20% of carbon pipeline route through Iowa
May 5, 2022
(Algona)– A project manager for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline says the company has about 20 percent of the voluntary easements from landowners they would need to complete the pipeline route through Iowa. Kylie Kretz spoke at this week’s meeting of the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors, who said that right now, they’re going back […]
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Dickinson Co. ISU Extension & Outreach Holding Informational Programs
May 5, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dickinson County has a couple of upcoming programs you may be interested in. Madeleine Smith, Youth and Ag Coordinator, says one is titled “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease”… The other is ag-related. It’s titled “A Day On The Farm”… Pre-registration is required for the programs. You can […]
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Executive Director Of Cherokee Area Economic Development Stepping Down
May 5, 2022
(Cherokee)– The Executive Director of the Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation is stepping down. Bill Anderson announced he’s resigned to accept a position at R.J. Thomas Manufacturing in Cherokee. Anderson served as CAED’s Executive Director since 2017. Prior to that he represented Cherokee county in the Iowa Senate. In a statement, Anderson thanks the local […]
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Big Money on the Line for 40th Walleye Weekend May 7-8 in the Iowa Great Lakes
May 4, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-The Walleye Season Opener is this weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The 40th Walleye Weekend will be held May 7 and 8 in the Iowa Great Lakes.Okoboji Chamber Director of Membership and Events Kiley Zankowski says, there’s big prize money on the line. “We’re really excited to have […]
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Spencer Property Owners With Ash Trees On Public Right-Of-Way May Soon Be Getting A Letter From City Officials
May 4, 2022
(Spencer)– Property owners in Spencer that have ash trees on public right-of-way may be getting a letter soon from the city. Jared Elbert oversees the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. He told the city council earlier this week the letters are being sent due to the confirmed presence of emerald ash borer in the city… […]
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