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Spirit Lake Woman Among Those Who Recently Traveled To Washington, D.C. To Address Ag Related Issues
October 4, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake woman was among a delegation of 20 people in the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Ag Leaders Institute that recently traveled to Washington D.C. Emily Boettcher tells KUOO news they met with Iowa’s congressional delegation on a number of issues, including ethanol and conservation practices… “We know that they’re doing the […]
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Seasons Center For Behavioral Health Awarded Grant From Dickinson County Endowment Fund
October 4, 2021
(Spencer)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a $2,900 grant from the Dickinson County Endowment Fund. Sarah Heinrichs, Grants Project Administrator for Seasons Center, says the money will be used for Winter Wellness Baskets that will be distributed to about 60 families in Dickinson county. The baskets will contain items such as food […]
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New City Manager Hired In Spencer
October 4, 2021
(Spencer)– Dan Gifford has been hired as the new City Manager in Spencer. Gifford has served previously as the Planning Director in Fairfield, Iowa and as City Administrator in Holstein and West Burlington. He’s expected to begin his new job in Spencer in early November. City officials in Spencer made the announcement this weekend. Gifford […]
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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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