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SNAP Recipients In Iowa Will See Increased Benefits This Month
October 2, 2021
(Des Moines)– Iowans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance-or SNAP-program will see their benefits increase starting this month. The Department of Human Services says most households will get an average increase of about 12 to 16 dollars per month for each family member. The permanent increased rate is due to a recent review of […]
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Clay County Heritage to present An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt October 9
October 1, 2021
A unique fundraiser is on tap for the Clay County Heritage Center on Saturday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Clay County Heritage will hold An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt on October 9. Executive Director Shelby Nelsen says the event will feature nationally known reprisor, Joe Wiegand, who will bring the legendary President to life. “So, […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Discusses Matters Pertaining To Hwy 71 And Lake Street Projects
October 1, 2021
(Arnolds Park)– Two major road projects were the topic of discussion this (Fri.) morning at a special meeting of the Arnolds Park City Council. John Franken of Imagine Iowa Great Lakes gave an update on a $200,000 study the group commissioned for a possible beautification of Highway 71 through Arnolds Park and Okoboji. He says […]
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Man Wanted On Numerous Warrants Taken Into Custody
October 1, 2021
(Spencer)– A man wanted on numerous warrants was taken into custody early Thursday in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 54-year-old Gary Jensen was wanted for violation of parole, eluding, driving under suspension, failure to obey a traffic control device, speeding, failure to obey a stop sign and unsafe passing. Jensen was being […]
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Good Neighbor Fund Of Dickinson County Launches Its Annual Fundraising Campaign
October 1, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– The Good Neighbor Fund of Dickinson County is in the midst of its annual fundraising campaign. Luke Donnenwerth tells KUOO news the goal this year is $90,000. He says 22 nonprofits will be benefited… “Yeah, a lot of these groups have smaller budgets and what we’re able to raise through the community and […]
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Iowa Farmland Values See Significant Increase
October 1, 2021
(Des Moines)– A survey of real estate agents finds the price of tillable Iowa farm land is increasing significantly. The Iowa chapter of the Realtors Land Institute releases survey data in March and September. The latest report shows Iowa farm land values have jumped nearly 19 percent since the spring. Compared to a year ago, the […]
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Latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index Is Out
October 1, 2021
(Omaha, Neb.)– The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index has declined for four out of the past five months. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss expects positive growth ahead in the nine mid-America states but says the economy is slowing down, overall… “The confidence index dropped to its lowest level since COVID-19 in March 2020. […]
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Shawna Ditsworth Appointed District Associate Judge
September 30, 2021
(Sioux City)– Shawna Ditsworth has been appointed as a district associate judge of the Third Judicial District by the district judges of the 3A judicial election subdistrict. She fills the position created by the upcoming retirement of District Associate Judge David C. Larson. District associate judges hear serious and aggravated misdemeanor cases, small claims, hospitalization […]
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Spencer Community Theatre to kick of 62nd Season with Dracula October 1
September 30, 2021
A new production opens at Spencer Community Theatre this weekend, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Spencer Community Theatre will kick off their 62nd Mainstage Season with a production of Dracula. Executive Artistic Director Liz McNea says, the set is quite elaborate. “This set is probably my favorite set we’ve ever built. It has a lot […]
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Firefighters From Multiple Departments Battle Hay Bale Fire
September 30, 2021
(Terril)– Firefighters from multiple departments spent several hours today (Thursday) battling a hay bale fire southwest of Terril. The Terril Fire Department was initially called to the scene at 2840 290th Street in Clay county. A report from the scene estimated some 25 to 30 hay bales were on fire. Units from the Dickens, Fostoria […]
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