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Authorities Release Identity Of Body Found In Pond Near Cherokee
March 4, 2022
(Cherokee)– Authorities have identified the body recovered from a northwest Iowa pond back on March 2. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Michael Halder, 66, was recovered from a pond south of the town of Cherokee. The sheriff’s office says they received a report of a missing ice fisherman at a rural […]
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Spencer Hospital Receives Special Accolades
March 4, 2022
(Spencer)– Spencer Hospital is adding another prestigious honor to its list of recognitions. While they’ve been recognized as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital in the U.S for a number of consecutive years, Spencer Hospital President Bill Bumgarner says they’ve received an even higher recognition this year… Bumgarner adds it speaks volumes for their […]
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BVU, K & W Electric Announce Strategic Partnership
March 4, 2022
(Storm Lake)– Buena Vista University has announced it’s formed a strategic partnership with another company in the region. The joint venture with K & W Electric of Emmetsburg will allow family members of full-time employees with that company receive grant funding to lower enrollment fees at BVU’s Storm Lake campus. It also reduces the cost […]
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Swine Production Seminar Set For March 30th In Okoboji
March 4, 2022
(Okoboji)– Swine producers in the region are encouraged to attend a seminar March 30th at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Okoboji. Madeleine Smith of ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County says the event is free, but registration is required as a lunch will be served… The seminar will feature a number of keynote speakers […]
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IGL Chamber Presents Check To SL Noon Kiwanis
March 4, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club. Funds were raised during the 42nd Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 on West Lake Okoboji in front of The Gardens. Sixty-four 2-person teams competed […]
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Several NW Iowa Companies Awarded Funding
March 3, 2022
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that $20 million in Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation grants have been awarded to 46 companies in Iowa. These grants are geared toward Iowa manufacturers with 76-250 employees across locations investing in Industry 4.0 technologies to address workforce issues exacerbated by the negative […]
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Estherville Farm, Home and Living Show is March 4-5
March 3, 2022
The Estherville Farm, Home and Living Show is this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce will host their Farm Home and Living Show Friday and Saturday. Executive Director Lexie Ruter says admission is free. “The Farm, Home and Living Show is Estherville’s only commercial vendor show and it’s happening […]
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”Cashless” Sports Betting Heads to Iowa Senate
March 3, 2022
(Des Moines)– Casinos in Iowa would be able to offer its customers “cashless” wagering on sporting events under a bill on its way to the State Senate. The House passed the bill 71-to-28 on Wednesday. If it becomes law, casino customers with digital wallets on their smartphones would be able to place bets on all […]
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