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Executive Director Of Cherokee Area Economic Development Stepping Down
May 5, 2022
(Cherokee)– The Executive Director of the Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation is stepping down. Bill Anderson announced he’s resigned to accept a position at R.J. Thomas Manufacturing in Cherokee. Anderson served as CAED’s Executive Director since 2017. Prior to that he represented Cherokee county in the Iowa Senate. In a statement, Anderson thanks the local […]
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Big Money on the Line for 40th Walleye Weekend May 7-8 in the Iowa Great Lakes
May 4, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-The Walleye Season Opener is this weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The 40th Walleye Weekend will be held May 7 and 8 in the Iowa Great Lakes.Okoboji Chamber Director of Membership and Events Kiley Zankowski says, there’s big prize money on the line. “We’re really excited to have […]
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Spencer Property Owners With Ash Trees On Public Right-Of-Way May Soon Be Getting A Letter From City Officials
May 4, 2022
(Spencer)– Property owners in Spencer that have ash trees on public right-of-way may be getting a letter soon from the city. Jared Elbert oversees the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. He told the city council earlier this week the letters are being sent due to the confirmed presence of emerald ash borer in the city… […]
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Break In Weather Allows Some Planting To Get Underway In Some Areas
May 4, 2022
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The recent break in the weather has allowed producers in some parts of the area to get some field work done, and in some cases, even some planting. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says what he’s been hearing from producers who have been able to do that is promising… Nesseth […]
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Spencer Man Sentenced In Osceola County Theft Case
May 4, 2022
(Sibley)– A Spencer man has been sentenced in a theft case out of Osceola county. 34-year-old Jordan Walbaum was convicted of second degree theft. He was sentenced Monday to five years in prison. Court documents say it is to be served concurrently with a five year prison term Walbaum is currently serving after pleading guilty […]
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Reconstruction Of Hwy 71 Through Lakes Corridor Being Pushed Back A Year
May 3, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– Reconstruction of Highway 71 through the Iowa Great Lakes Corridor is being pushed back a year. That word late today (Tues.) from Dakin Schultz of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 office in Sioux City… Schultz says one factor in particular came into play with the higher cost and lack of interest […]
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Iowa Lakeside Lab to host presentation by Cherie Haury-Artz with State Archaeologist’s Office
May 3, 2022
(Okoboji)-Lakeside Lab will be hosting a special talk Tuesday evening. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory will host a presentation by Cherie Haury-Artz, Specialist for the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist.Lakeside Executive Director Dr. Mary Skopec says, Artz will be discussing style and adornment through the ages. “We have one […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Hears Update On Lake Street
May 3, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council was updated on progress on the Lake Street project during a special session held earlier this (Tues.) afternoon. Arnolds Park Amusement Park CEO Jon Pausley… The council also reviewed the times the street will be closed to traffic during the upcoming season. The closures will be in effect […]
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Les Douma Says He Looks Forward To Assisting H-LP As Interim Superintendent
May 3, 2022
(Lake Park)– The man who’s been hired as the interim Superintendent at the Harris-Lake Park School tells KUOO news he’s excited about his new position. Les Douma tells KUOO news he’s been involved in education his entire life. His experience covers the gamut, including teacher, administrator, coach, superintendent, and later in life as a consultant […]
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Another NW Iowa Community Will Hold A Public Meeting Regarding Emerald Ash Borer
May 3, 2022
(Cherokee)– Another northwest Iowa community will be holding a public informational meeting regarding emerald ash borer. This one is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Cherokee. It will begin at 6:30 that evening and will feature Dr. Donald Lewis, ISU Professor and Extension Entomologist; Mike Kintner, Emerald Ash […]
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