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President & CEO Of Northwest Financial Corp. Receives A Special Appointment
April 8, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corporation has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council. Greg Post began his three-year term March 1st of this year. One member of each of the Reserve Bank councils is selected to serve on the council, which meets twice […]
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DNR Asking Public To Be Vigilant Of Avian Influenza
April 8, 2022
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help in reporting any possible cases of avian influenza in wild birds. Dr. Rachel Ruden, state wildlife veterinarian with the DNR, tells KUOO news the reports play a vital role in trying to bring the situation under control… Sick or dead birds […]
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Boat Registrations In Iowa Need To Be Renewed By April 30th
April 8, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A reminder that boat registrations in Iowa expire April 30th. Dickinson County Recorder Ann Ditsworth is encouraging boat owners not to wait until the last minute… Ditsworth says they typically register about 6,000 boats in Dickinson county… Boat owners may bring their current registration to any Recorder’s Office when they renew. Nonresidents who […]
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Okoboji High School Jazz Choir Competes
April 8, 2022
(Milford)– On March 7, “Boji Voices” Jazz Choir from Okoboji High School found out they had qualified for the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships. Jazz Choirs from all around the state submit videos, and OHS earned one of only eight spots. On Tuesday, March 29, the 16 member group traveled to West Des Moines to compete […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Chamber Announces Walleye Weekend Grant Program
April 8, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is changing how proceeds are distributed from Walleye Weekend. Chamber CEO Blain Andera says they are starting up a grant program… Andera adds the amount that’s available for the grant will vary from year to year… Grant applications are available by emailing blain@okobojichamber.com or by […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Dept. To Hold Annual Pancake Feed Saturday (April 9th)
April 8, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Fire Department will hold one of its major fundraising events of the year this weekend. Chief Pat Daly tells KUOO news the department’s annual pancake feed is tomorrow (Saturday) at the fire station… Daly says the proceeds help repair and replace equipment… Daly adds that just like everyone else, the […]
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Harassment Issues On Social Media App Have One Area School District Considering A Ban On Cellular Devices
April 7, 2022
(Sibley)– Harrassment issues involving a social media app have one northwest Iowa school district considering a ban on cellular devices. In a letter to district patrons, Sibley-Ocheyedan Superintendent James Craig says the school board will consider the ban at a meeting April 11th. In the letter, Craig cites an ongoing investigation into posts on a […]
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Dickinson County Continues Talk On Possible Recycling Options & Concerns Over Plastic Shopping Bags
April 7, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Discussions continue over what the future of recycling might look like in Dickinson county. Supervisor Kim Wermersen says he’s having regular conversations with landfill and recycling commission representatives. He says there’s growing concern over the proliferation of plastic bags… And as far as recycling itself is concerned, Wermersen says they are assessing some […]
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Abnormally Cold Spring Starting To Cause Concern For Farmers
April 7, 2022
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The abnormally cold spring we’ve been experiencing recently is causing some concern among farmers. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says there’s even still some frost in the ground in some areas… Even at the surface Nesseth says the soil temperatures are quite cold yet, in the upper 30’s to around […]
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