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Dave Rowley Sworn In
January 11, 2022
(Des Moines)– The opening day of the 2022 Iowa Legislative Session saw Dave Rowley being sworn in as State Senator for District 1. G-O-P leaders who control both chambers say tax cuts, welfare reform and new state support for parents who enroll their kids in private schools are priorities for the session. Democrats say the […]
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Battle Of The Chili Pots Returns
January 11, 2022
(Milford)– A major fundraiser for several lakes area fire departments will be held this Saturday, January 15th. Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department tells KUOO news they will once again be hosting the “Battle of The Chili Pots”. He says it will be going on from 5:00 until 7:00 pm that evening… Proceeds will […]
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Wahpeton City Council Tables Land Purchase
January 11, 2022
(Wahpeton)– The Wahpeton City Council Monday evening tabled action on a resolution to purchase land from the Presbyterian Camp for construction of a new water treatment plant. It would replace the present facility which is becoming obsolete. The council tabled the purchase agreement on a recommendation from Public Works official Logan Davids, who suggested they […]
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Iowa Labor Commissioner: State Won’t Enforce National Vaccine Mandate
January 10, 2022
(Des Moines)– Iowa’s labor commissioner says the state won’t enforce the national vaccine mandate. The U-S Supreme Court is currently hearing oral arguments over the mandate from the Biden administration for businesses with more than 100 employees. Commissioner Rod Roberts says his office has concluded Iowa’s existing standards are at least as effective as the change […]
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Rembrandt Foods Raising Funds For Relay For Life
January 10, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A lakes area company is involved in a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Gena Riphagen of Rembrandt foods tells KUOO news they’ve teamed up with Scratch Cupcakes… Riphagen says they have a pamphlet that shows the wide variety of cupcakes available to order… You can get more information […]
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KKOJ Announces Format Revisions
January 10, 2022
(Jackson, Mn.)– Listeners of our sister station KKOJ in Jackson, Minnesota, are noticing a few changes. The station, effective today (Monday), is airing older country music. Programs and Operations Director Jason Jacobs explains… Jacobs says no changes are being made to news, sports or market reports. He says weather updates will air in an hour […]
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Surge In COVID Cases Shuts Down Classes, Activities In One Area School District
January 10, 2022
(Worthington, Mn.)– A surge in COVID cases has shut down classes and activities in the Worthington, Minnesota School District. Classes and activities were called off Friday. The closure continues today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) with no in-person or distance learning, no sports or school activities as well. School officials say no attendance will be taken […]
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Storm Lake Man Pleads Guilty To Illegally Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition
January 10, 2022
(Sioux City)– A Storm Lake man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 47-year-old Leonard Weimer entered the plea Thursday in U.S. District Court. He had previously been convicted on felony terrorism, burglary and drug charges which prohibited Weimer from legally possessing firearms or ammunition. Evidence […]
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