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Restoration Plans Are In The Works For An Emmet County Lake
October 26, 2021
(Estherville)– A shallow lake in Emmet county is about to undergo a restoration. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says West Swan Lake has seen a significant decline in water quality recently… Hawkins says part of the project will involve a partial draw down of the lake… Hawkins says […]
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High Speed Pursuit Through Portions Of Clay And Dickinson Counties Lands Fairmont Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
October 25, 2021
(Spencer)– Multiple charges have been filed against a Fairmont, Minnesota man stemming from a pursuit Sunday that started in Spencer and ended west of Milford. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it all started shortly after 1:00 pm when deputies and Spencer police pulled over a Chevrolet Tahoe in the 800 block of South Grand […]
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Iowa Lakeside Lab to host Haunted Laboratory October 28
October 25, 2021
There’s a Halloween event at Iowa Lakeside Lab on Thursday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory will hold a free family event called The Haunted Laboratory on Thursday evening. AmeriCorps Member Natalie Schwarz says a number of family-oriented activities are planned. “We have games that are witch-themed like ring toss onto hats and […]
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Parks Marina named platinum dealer for Cobalt Boats
October 25, 2021
OKOBOJI— Parks Marina, now entering its 39th year of business with locations in Okoboji, IA and Sioux Falls, SD, has once again been highlighted as a top dealer for Cobalt Boats, earning platinum status at Cobalt’s World Class Dealer Network celebrations in Horseshoe Bay, TX, this September. This recognition is based on Net Promoter Score […]
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Some SLHS Band Members Receive Special Recognition
October 25, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Several Spirit Lake High School Band members received some special recognition this past weekend. Ben Fisher, Megan Sandison, and Zac Fisher were honored for their outstanding work at the Iowa High School Music Association All State Band and Orchestra Auditions this past Saturday in LeMars. Ben Fisher was selected to play Percussion in […]
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Spencer Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Stabbing In Royal
October 25, 2021
(Royal)– An investigation into a stabbing Sunday afternoon in Royal resulted in the arrest of a man for attempted murder. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called a little after 4:00 pm to 307 Grove Street in Royal where they found 26-year-old Cassanda Bicking who had been stabbed multiple times. She was taken […]
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Growing Concern Among Those With Disabilities Over Caregiver Shortage
October 25, 2021
(Undated)– Advocates for Iowans with disabilities are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a caregiver crisis. They’re pleading with lawmakers to give the issue more priority, so individuals aren’t pushed from their homes because of the scarcity of providers. The workforce shortage has been building for years and officials say it’s gotten worse […]
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Customer Service Workshop To Be Held Later This Week
October 25, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dickinson County will be putting on a special event later this week for those involved in customer service. Amy Benge says they’ll be putting on a workshop on Wednesday for those involved in that sector of the workforce… You can get more information and sign up by […]
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Iowa Department Of Transportation Gearing Up For Winter
October 23, 2021
(Ames)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is already gearing up for the winter season even though the start of winter isn’t officially until December 21st. D-O-T Winter Operations Administrator Craig Bargfrede (BARG-freed) says they’ve been doing a lot of maintenance on the trucks and the equipment, making sure everything is functioning properly. The agency typically […]
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Application Period For Home Heating Assistance About To Get Underway
October 23, 2021
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Utilities Board is reminding consumers that limited financial heating assistance is available to income-eligible utility customers through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP. The annual application period runs from November 1st, 2021, through April 30th, 2022. The application period for homes with elderly or disabled residents began October […]
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