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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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ISU Extension & Outreach To Hold “Vision Board” Workshop
March 3, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County will be putting on a vision board workshop Wednesday, March 16th. Madeleine Smith of ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County says it will be held that evening from 5:30 until 7:30 pm at the extension office in Spirit Lake… Smith reminds everyone a farm succession planning workshop […]
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SW Minnesota Man Arrested After Found Walking Along A NW Iowa Highway
March 3, 2022
(Orange City)– A man faces charges after he was found walking along a highway a little before 2:30 in the morning Wednesday near Alton. Sioux county authorities say they received a report of a man walking along Highway 60 near a vehicle that had stopped. Deputies identified the man as 55-year-old Kendall Holland of Storden, […]
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Missing Ice Fisherman Found Dead Near Cherokee
March 3, 2022
(Cherokee)– A fisherman was found dead shortly after having been reported missing in Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call at approximately 1:30pm today (Wed) stating that an ice fisherman had gone missing at a rural farm pond south of Cherokee. The fisherman’s body was recovered from the water less […]
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Clay County Fair & Events Center to host Family Fest on Saturday, March 5
March 2, 2022
(Spencer)- t’s Family Fest in Spencer this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Clay County Fair and Events Center will host the 11th Annual Family Fest on Saturday. CEO Jeremy Parsons says the event is free and open to the public. “It’s the opportunity to just spend time with your family. So, bring your […]
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Business Confidence Index Hits 30-Year Low Due to War in Ukraine
March 2, 2022
(Omaha, NE)– Iowa’s economy showed clear signs of improvement during February, according to the monthly Creighton University survey, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine pushed the survey’s business confidence index to its lowest level since it began in 1994. Creighton economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest economy is “up briskly”, but business leaders are still […]
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Parks Marina events charitable donations surpass $50,000 following Winter Games weekend
March 2, 2022
OKOBOJI— Each year, locals and tourists head to the frozen lakes to celebrate Winter Games, a unique weekend full of wintery festivities. At this year’s 42nd annual Winter Games, Parks Marina beat many of its charitable records, with the Battle of the Bartenders event, held Jan. 27, raising over $18,500 in one hour alone– doubling […]
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