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Kossuth/Palo Alto County 2021 Economic Impact Report Released
October 7, 2021
(Algona)– The Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation says its 2021 Economic Snapshot is completed. Executive Director Maureen Elbert says 183 businesses in the two counties participated, with additional information from visits with major employers, hospitals, Iowa Lakes Community College, Wild Rose Casino, USDA and ag-related businesses. Elbert says it contains information such as average […]
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Joint Service Clubs of Estherville hosting Family Event October 10
October 7, 2021
The Service Clubs of Estherville are holding a Family Event on Sunday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Joint Service Clubs of Estherville will be holding a fun event for families on Sunday. Committee Chair Robert Leifeld says, the event will have a carnival theme. “So, it’s The Rotary, The Kiwanis, The Wa Tan Ye’s […]
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First Day On The Job For New Spencer City Manager Will Be November 1st
October 7, 2021
(Spencer)– It was announced today (Thurs.) Dan Gifford will begin his new job as Spencer City Manager on November 1st. A welcome open house for Gifford will be held that evening from 5:30 until 6:30 pm in the council chambers at Spencer City Hall. Gifford is originally from Bode, Iowa where he and his wife […]
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Rockwell City Man Sentenced In Osceola County Stalking Case
October 7, 2021
(Sibley)– A Rockwell City man has been sentenced in a stalking case out of Osceola county. 52-year-old James Casey was convicted of stalking and possession of burglar’s tools. He was arrested June 5th of this year following an incident at a residence in Ashton. Authorities say Casey’s vehicle was spotted by law enforcement and that […]
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Two Suspects Charged With 1st Degree Murder In Death Of Estherville Man
October 6, 2021
The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says two suspects have been arrested and charged in the death of 20-year-old David McDowell of Estherville who’s body was found this past Saturday along a road northeast of Estherville. Authorities say 19-year-old Connor Uhde of Estherville and 18-year-old CeJay Van Der Wilt of Rockwell City were arrested today (Wed.). […]
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The Artimus Pyle Band to Rock the Roof Garden Ballroom October 9
October 6, 2021
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Artimus Pyle will be bringing his band to the Roof Garden Ballroom this weekend, KUOO”s Becky Thoreson has details: Arnolds Park Amusement Park will present The Artimus Pyle Band on Saturday, October 9 at the Roof Garden Ballroom. Pyle says his band pays homage to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Of […]
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Spencer Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Meth And Gun Charges
October 6, 2021
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has pled guilty to federal drug and weapon charges. 31-year-old Joshua Currier entered the plea Tuesday to charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm, after having been previously convicted in Dickinson County District Court in June of 2011 for forgery. He had also been convicted […]
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Good Progress Continues With Harvest, But Not Without Some Challenges
October 6, 2021
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The harvest continues in high gear across the region, and a local ag expert says it hasn’t gone without some challenges. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says that’s especially been the case with the soybean harvest in some areas… Nesseth adds the lack of a killing freeze is also causing […]
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PLAC Awarded Grant From Iowa Arts Council And National Endowment For The Arts
October 6, 2021
(Okoboji)– The Pearson Lakes Art Center has been awarded a grant from the Iowa Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts. PLAC Executive Director Bob Kirschbaum tells KUOO news they’re the recipient of a “Cultural Leadership Partners Program Operating Support Grant”… The Pearson Lakes Art Center was one of 58 of Iowa’s arts and […]
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