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Several Local Residents Recognized At Iowa Rural Summit
April 21, 2022
(Ames)– Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development Director Maureen Elbert was among those receiving special recognition during the annual Iowa Rural Summit last week. Elbert was among seven people presented with the Rand Fisher Leadership Award. Jim and Julie Vermeer of Spencer were also among those recognized. The Iowa Rural Summit addressed issues ranging from ag tech […]
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Premier Communications Expanding Services To Spirit Lake
April 21, 2022
(Sioux Center)– A Sioux Center-based communications company is expanding its services to Spirit Lake. Ryan Boone, CEO of Premier Communications, tells KUOO news they will soon be constructing a “fiber to the premises” project in the city. Boone says the company already has a presence in the lakes area and this will build upon that… […]
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Checks & Writing Them To Himself
April 21, 2022
(Orange City)– A northwest Iowa man was arrested Wednesday on charges connected with the alleged theft of some checks. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Austin Vink is accused of stealing checks from various locations while he was employed with a cleaning service. An investigation was initiated earlier this month when a bank reported […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center Family Nature Night to feature Earth Day Theme
April 20, 2022
(Okoboji)-Family Nature Night falls on Earth Day this month. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Nature Center’s Family Nature Night will feature an Earth Day theme on Friday evening. Environmental Education Coordinator Bryanna Kuhlman says, activities will depend on the weather. “If the weather is cooperating, we do plan to go outside and […]
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New ILCC President Outlines Some Of His Goals
April 20, 2022
(Estherville)– Scott Stokes says he’s excited and honored to become the next President at Iowa Lakes Community College. Stokes, who’s currently the Executive Dean at the Estherville campus, tells KUOO news he plans to build on that experience in his new role… Stokes says he’s proud of the history at Iowa Lakes Community College and […]
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Round-A-Bout Is Among Options Being Explored For Safety Improvements At North Y In Spencer
April 20, 2022
(Spencer)– Some major changes could be coming to a dangerous intersection on the north side of Spencer. Dakin Schultz, a district transportation planner with the Iowa Department of Transportation, says they’ve been in talks with city and county officials about several possible options for the north intersection of U.S. Highways 71 and 18, or the […]
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Some Wahpeton Residents Are Under A Boil Advisory
April 20, 2022
(Wahpeton)– A boil advisory is in effect for some residents of Wahpeton due to a water main issue. City officials say the affected area extends along Lakeside from Hill St to West Street; Hill Street to Oak Street; Oak Street from Hill Street to Kansas; All of Miller Street, and All of Bay West Street. […]
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Work Continues On Some Major Projects In Estherville
April 20, 2022
(Estherville)– Progress continues on a couple of major projects in Estherville. One of those includes the extension of infrastructure to a new industrial park on the city’s south side. City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council earlier this week work is now underway in the area of South 19th Street and 9th Avenue South, […]
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Lack Of Bids Puts Planned Improvements To Tennis Court In Spencer On Hold
April 20, 2022
(Spencer)– A project to renovate a tennis court in Spencer has been put on hold. The city council this week voted to delay the project at the Fairview Tennis Court after no bids were received. An engineer on the project told the council the lack of bids is likely due to some unique specifications… It […]
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No Injuries Reported, But Single Vehicle Crash Results In Arrest Of Driver
April 20, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– No injuries were reported but the driver in a single vehicle crash Monday in Palo Alto county faces several charges. The Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Lee Wegener of Fenton was driving a 2018 Chevrolet pickup eastbound in the 5400 block of 380th Street when he lost control of the vehicle. It struck a guardrail […]
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