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Iowa Business Council: Members Are Optimistic
January 7, 2022
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Business Council’s fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey shows a lot of optimism among its members. Executive Director Joe Murphy says anything over 50 on their scale is positive — and this time it was nearly 69, the second-highest score ever. The index is based on expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment […]
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A Man Who Represents Several SW Minn. Counties In The State Legislature Says He Won’t Seek Re-election
January 7, 2022
(St. Paul)– A Mountain Lake man who represents several counties in southwest Minnesota in the state legislature says he won’t seek re-election this November. In a statement, Rod Hamilton thanks his constituents, saying serving them “has truly been an honor of a lifetime”. Hamilton says he made the decision after spending time with his family […]
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New Requirements About To Go Into Effect For Unemployed In Iowa
January 7, 2022
(Des Moines)– New work search requirements for laid off Iowa workers who’ve qualified for unemployment benefits go into effect Monday. Governor Kim Reynolds is hinting she’ll propose more changes. Iowa’s Republican governor said, “the unemployment code was written a long, long, long time ago when we were in a much different position, and today we […]
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Iowa Posted A Significant Increase In Sales Tax Revenue In Last Half Of 2021
January 7, 2022
(Des Moines)– Consumer spending in Iowa is driving state sales tax revenue higher. Over the past six months, there’s been a more than ten percent increase in sales tax payments to the state. The latest report of overall tax collections shows net state revenue grew nine-point-one percent last month compared to December of 2020. Senior fiscal analyst […]
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Major Fundraising Campaign Of YMCA Of The Okoboji’s Closing In On Its Goal
January 7, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A major fundraising campaign of the YMCA of the Okoboji’s is closing in further on its goal. CEO Andrew Fischer says their “Igniting a Healthy Legacy” campaign will play a vital role in their future endeavors to continue to enhance the quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes… The campaign will also […]
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Cheerleaders Announced For 42nd U Of O Winter Games
January 6, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The cheerleaders have been announced for the 42nd annual University of Okoboji Winter Games January 27th-30th. This year’s roster includes Nick Christensen, Paul Heidebrink, Leah Hilpipre, Kaylene Jackson, Jimmy Mac Lenz, Rory Marra, Tyler Pedersen, and Yvonne Taylor. Voting for this year’s cheerleader nominations was held Tuesday and Wednesday. Grape Tree Medical Staffing […]
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Extreme Cold Taking A Toll On Water Mains
January 6, 2022
(Undated)– The extreme cold is taking a toll on water mains in several area towns. Broken water mains were reported in at least three lakes area communities today (Thursday) including Wahpeton, Terril and Spirit Lake. In Spirit Lake, city officials say a main broke in the area of Akron Avenue and 23rd Street. City Administrator […]
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National Weather Service Says December 15th Damage East Of Milford Was Caused By Weak Tornado
January 6, 2022
(Milford)– We’re learning some additional details into the December 15th severe weather that ripped through the area. The National Weather Service confirms damage to some power poles northeast of Fostoria and to a home three miles east of Milford was caused by a weak tornado that touched down around 5:40 pm. The weather service classified […]
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Judge Dismisses Case Involving Proposed Improvements In Pillsbury Point Area Of West Lake Okoboji
January 6, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– A judge has dismissed a case that was intended to stop plans by the city of Arnolds Park and the state of Iowa to construct a board walk and trail in the Pillsbury Point area on West Lake Okoboji. A group of about 40 people living in that area filed the petition in […]
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Okoboji 100 To Be Held Again This Year On East Lake Okoboji
January 6, 2022
(Okoboji)– A professional snowmobile racing event is coming back to the Iowa Great Lakes for another year. Jantina Carney of the Dickinson County Snowhawks says the Okoboji 100 will be held on East Lake Okoboji Saturday and Sunday, January 22nd and 23rd. Carney says the racing will get underway at 9:00 am each morning… Carney […]
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