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O’Brien County Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
February 25, 2022
(Sutherland)– An accident Thursday in the 5,000 mile of Highway 59 in O’Brien county sent one person to the hospital. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Scott Waggoner of Sutherland was driving a straight truck loaded with feed southbound and was turning into the driveway of a hog confinement. Deputies say Waggoner then lost […]
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SLHS Jazz Band Brings Home Special Honors
February 25, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake High School Jazz Band has put the wraps on an outstanding competition season. The group earned 1st Place in Class 3A at the ILCC Jazz Contest as well as a Division I Rating at the IHSMA Jazz Band Contest in late January. Most recently, the band placed 1st in Class […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber announces Boji’s Booming Bracket Battle
February 25, 2022
The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber has announced a new fundraising event KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new fundraising event called Boji’s Booming Bracket Battle. Director of Membership and Events Kylie Zankowski explains. “Every year we put on the 4th of July Fireworks Show, and […]
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Two Vehicle Collision Sends Several People To The Hospital
February 25, 2022
(Royal)– A two-vehicle collision Thursday near Royal sent several people to the hospital. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Gabriel Davis of Ruthven was driving a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix eastbound on County Road B40 when the vehicle traveled into the westbound lane and collided with a westbound 2003 Ford Focus driven by 28-year-old […]
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City Of Spencer Identifies Priorities For Long-Term Planning
February 25, 2022
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is doing some long range planning. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says they identified three top priorities in a recent planning session. He says they are not listed in any order of importance… Bomgaars says the third pertains to some recreational amenities… Bomgaars says housing, debt capacity, communicating with other governmental entities […]
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Tax Bill Passes Iowa House & Senate
February 25, 2022
(Des Moines)– The tax reform bill is on the way to the governor’s desk for her signature after passing the Senate and then the House. The bill would gradually cut the personal income tax rate to three-point-nine percent by 2026 and eliminate taxes on retirement income. It would cut the corporate tax rate while also reducing some […]
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BVU, Rosenboom Form Strategic Partnership
February 25, 2022
(Storm Lake)– Buena Vista University and Rosenboom have announced a strategic partnership. Officials say it allows Rosenboom employees, as well as eligible family members of full-time employees, to receive grant funding to lower education costs while enrolled in classes at BVU’s Storm Lake campus. The funding also lowers the cost per credit hour for students […]
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Supervisors Discuss Speed Limits On West Side Of Big Spirit Lake
February 25, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Speed limits on County Road M-49 on the west side of Big Spirit Lake were a topic of discussion at this week’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. It was brought to the table after concern was expressed by a resident of that area. County Engineer Dan Eckert told the supervisors they could […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College to host Annual Job Fair March 1-2
February 24, 2022
A Job Fair is on tap next week at Iowa Lakes Community College. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Iowa Lakes Community College will host their annual Job Fair on March 1 and 2. Career Services Director Tim Ireland says the event is free and open to the public. “We’re going to have a free job […]
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