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Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department to present Holiday Concert December 12
December 7, 2021
There’s a Holiday Concert at Iowa Lakes Community College this weekend, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will present their Holiday Concert on Sunday afternoon at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in Estherville. Instrumental Music Professor Carol Ayres says, a number of groups will perform. “We’re going […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Considering Drainage Resolution
December 7, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– A Dickinson County Supervisor wants his colleagues to consider passing a resolution being floated by the Iowa Drainage Association that would spell out various requirements and specifications to be followed by pipelines and other utilities installing infrastructure. Supervisor Tim Fairchild said he feels it’s appropriate given the concern that’s out there… Board Chairman […]
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Jeff Vierkant Reflects On His Time As CEO Of Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park, Inc.
December 7, 2021
(Arnolds Park)– The search is on for a new CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Amusement Park, Inc. following the announcement Monday evening that Jeff Vierkant will be resigning from the position effective at the end of January. Vierkant shared with KUOO news his thoughts on stepping down… Vierkant says he’s proud of the many accomplishments […]
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Sibley Man Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
December 7, 2021
(Sioux City)– A Sibley man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a firearms charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 34-year-old Levi Dimmitt pleaded guilty to a charge of being a prohibited person in possession of multiple firearms. Federal prosecutors say Dimmitt admitted at a plea hearing to possessing […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Review Proposed New Voting Precinct Maps
December 7, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county supervisors today (Tues.) reviewed a proposed map of the county’s new voting precincts based on the findings of the 2020 census. Matt Richter served on the committee that drew up the new map. He told Supervisors it reflects one major goal of the group… Richter says a few things still need […]
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Jeff Vierkant Stepping Down As CEO Of Historic Arnolds Park, Inc.
December 7, 2021
(Arnolds Park)– Jeff Vierkant will be stepping down as CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Amusement Park Inc. effective at the end of January, 2022. The organization’s Board of Directors made the announcement this (Monday) evening. Vierkant has served in that capacity since April of 2018. In a press release, board Chairman Charlie Whittenburg expressed thanks […]
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Estherville City Council Considers Change To Lawn Mowing Ordinance; Approves Phosphorous Removal Plan For Wastewater Treatment Plant
December 7, 2021
(Estherville)– One area city is looking into the possibility of making a change on the trigger of an ordinance regulating tall grass. The Estherville City Council Monday evening discussed the possibility of lowering the trigger limit from 10 inches tall currently to eight. That’s the point where the city steps in and mows the yard, […]
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Spirit Lake Chamber to host Santa’s Village December 11
December 6, 2021
Santa’s Village returns to downtown Spirit Lake on Saturday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold their Santa’s Village on Saturday. Director Regina Reed says, it’s a full day of family-friendly activities. “The first event starts at 9:30. The majority of everything will be done around 3. So, the […]
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ILCC Awarded $1 Million Grant To Increase Access To Career Academy Programs
December 6, 2021
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today (Monday) four community colleges in the state have each been awarded 1 million dollar grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund. The money will be used for programs to prepare more high school students for success in college, postsecondary training and the […]
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