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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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ILCC Announces Another Finalist For President’s Position
April 7, 2022
(Estherville)– Trustees with Iowa Lakes Community College have now made public the names of all four finalists in the running to become the college’s next President with today’s (Thursday’s) announcement of Scott Stokes, who currently serves as Executive Dean at the college’s Estherville campus. Stokes has been a member of the President’s leadership team for […]
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The Lake Park Players to present On Golden Pond April 8-10
April 7, 2022
(Lake Park)-The Lake Park Players will perform a classic play this weekend, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Lake Park Players will present their production of On Golden Pond this weekend. Director Jon Martin says the cast includes some well-known local talent. “The lead is Norman Thayer, as most people know, and Clyde Ihrke is […]
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Establishes “Destination Iowa” Grants
April 7, 2022
(Des Moines)– Governor Reynolds is using 100 million dollars in federal pandemic relief money to finance new tourist attractions in Iowa and enhance existing sites. Cities, counties, and other organizations will be able to apply for what the governor is calling “Destination Iowa” grants. According to a news release, the money will support “transformational, shovel-ready […]
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Milford Boy Scouts To Hold Annual “Scouting For Food” Event This Saturday (April 9th)
April 7, 2022
(Milford)– Milford Boy Scouts will be doing their part to help the less fortunate this weekend. Troop leader Jason Simpson says they’ll be holding their “Scouting For Food” event Saturday (April 9th) in Milford… Simpson says the donated goods will go to Upper Des Moines Opportunity… Simpson says the Milford Boy Scouts have participated in […]
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