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Okoboji Tourism Utilizing Additional Sources For More Detailed Numbers
December 16, 2021
(Okoboji)– We’re learning some new detailed numbers when it comes to tourism this past summer in the Iowa Great Lakes. Rebecca Peters of Okoboji Tourism says they’re utilizing new tools to gauge where visitors to the area are coming from. She says they’re basing that data on traffic to VacationOkoboji.com, social media platforms and even […]
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Clean Up Underway In Some Areas Following Unprecedented December Severe Weather Outbreak
December 16, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Residents in some areas of northwest Iowa will be braving cold, windy conditions today (Thurs.) to clean up following the rare December severe storms that ripped through late Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were reports of roofs that were damaged in some areas. A garage was reportedly blown off its foundation in Superior. […]
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ILEC Announces New President/CEO
December 15, 2021
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative has a new President and CEO. It was announced Tim McCollough will serve in that capacity effective in late January, 2022. McCollough will succeed Rick Olesen, who will be retiring in February, 2022. McCollough began his electric career in 2004 working for MidAmerican Energy and later for the city of […]
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Battle Of The Chili Pots Returns
December 15, 2021
(Milford)– A unique fundraising event for area fire departments and rescue squads is returning this year. “The Battle Of The Chili Pots” will be held January 15th, 2022 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the Milford Fire Station. Each participating department brews up a batch of chili, which is then judged by the public for […]
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Clay County Authorities Seeking Information In Vandalism Case
December 15, 2021
(Spencer)– Clay county authorities are investigating an incident in which a tractor was vandalized while parked at a rural business. The Sheriff’s Office says a window was broken out of a 2021 John Deere Tractor while it was parked at 4955 320th Avenue. The incident was reported on Thursday of last week. Anyone with any […]
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AARP Warns Of Holiday Scams
December 15, 2021
The Christmas holiday is a little more than a week away, and shoppers are making their best efforts to finish up their gift lists. Whether it’s in-store or online, they’re are getting helpful reminders to steer clear of scams. With shipping windows closing, in-person shopping is more of a likely option at this point. Brad […]
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Iowa Farmland Values Rise 29% in ISU Annual Survey
December 15, 2021
(Ames)– Iowa State University Extension’s annual survey shows a surge in the estimated value of farmland that hasn’t been seen in a decade. I-S-U economics professor Wendong Zhang (WHEN’-dong john) says the statewide average as of November is up 29 percent. The nominal land value of nine-thousand-751 dollars an acre is a record since I-S-U […]
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What Happens Next With Any Planned Improvements To Hwy 71 In Lakes Corridor Is Now Up To Local Leaders
December 15, 2021
(Okoboji)– Planned improvements to Highway 71 through the lakes corridor now appear to be in the hands of the cities of Okoboji and Arnolds Park following a special meeting of the Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening with representatives of the Department of Transportation present. Okoboji Mayor Mary Vanderwoude… Shane Timkowicz, an Assistant District Engineer with […]
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