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Spencer Chamber Announces New Staff Member
March 15, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce has announced Blake Goss has been hired as its new Events and Programs Coordinator. Goss previously served in event planning 15 years with the city of Abilene, Texas and most recently with the city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Goss has a Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Fitness and Leisure […]
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Proposed Revamp Of Iowa’s Bottle Bill Clears Senate Subcommittee
March 15, 2022
(Des Moines)– A proposal to revamp the law that requires a deposit on some bottles and cans has cleared a subcommittee in the Iowa Senate. Republican Senator Ken Rozenboom (ROH-zen-boom), of Oskaloosa, says one estimate finds the wholesale distributors of beer and pop keep as much as 48 million dollars annually from unredeemed deposits. His […]
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Bill That Would Allow ATVs On County & State Highways Clears Iowa House
March 15, 2022
(Des Moines)– A compromise plan to let all-terrain vehicles travel on more county and state highways has cleared the Iowa House. If the bill becomes law, A-T-Vs driving on local highways would have to be equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals and mirrors, plus the drivers would have to be at least 18 and have […]
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Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request For South Side Of Silver Lake At Lake Park
March 15, 2022
(Lake Park)– A developer has announced he’s withdrawing a rezoning request for the south side of Silver Lake at Lake Park. Seth Hellenga made the announcement at this (Monday) evening’s Lake Park City Council meeting… Hellenga was asked what his plans are now for the land… Hellenga declined to comment on what it was that […]
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Okoboji Resident sets Guiness World Record for Fastest Mile with a Stroller
March 14, 2022
An Okoboji resident has set a World Record. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Taylor Huseman, owner of The Okoboji Cyclist, has set a Guiness World Record for the Fastest Mile While Pushing a Stroller. A dedicated athlete, useman says he discovered that such an award existed following the birth of his daughter, Holland. “As soon […]
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Investigation Into Erratic Driving Complaint Lands Man In Jail On Drug Charges
March 14, 2022
(Jackson, Mn.)– An investigation into an erratic driving complaint last week in Jackson county resulted in the arrest of a man on drug charges. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were notified around 10:44 pm Wednesday of a vehicle being driven northbound on Highway 71 near 715th Street. The complainant reported the vehicle was […]
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Bill Would Lessen Regulations On Home-Based Businesses In Iowa
March 14, 2022
(Des Moines)– The Iowa House has passed a bill that would nullify many city and county ordinances that critics say prevent Iowans from having successful home-based businesses. Representative Skyler Wheeler of Orange City, a Republican, says local governments impose costly restrictions on home businesses through a “patchwork of outmoded zoning, licensing and permitting requirements.” Representative […]
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Area Fire Chiefs Warn Of Very High Fire Danger
March 14, 2022
(Spencer)– Area fire chiefs are encouraging anyone planning to do any open burning in coming days to exercise extreme caution, or better yet, to put it off altogether until the area receives some significant moisture. Authorities say the extremely dry conditions along with dried out, dead vegetation are the perfect fuel for grassfires. Sunday, several […]
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IGL Chamber “Spring Shop Hop” Underway
March 14, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and a number of local businesses are participating in a special promotion. Chamber CEO Blain Andera says it’s been dubbed the “Spring Shop Hop”… The promotion continues through the end of the month.
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