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Gov. Reynolds Announces Availability Of CARES Act Funds To Long Term Care Facilities In Iowa

November 19, 2020

Governor Kim Reynolds announced today (Thurs.) she is making $14 million in funding available to nursing homes through the state’s allocation of the federal CARES Act

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Governor Kim Reynolds Modifies Latest Public Health Proclamation

November 19, 2020

Governor Kim Reynolds has modified a Public Health Disaster Proclamation issued earlier this week as it pertains to recreational activities and fitness centers.

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We Now Know The Identity Of A Victim Found In A West Okoboji House Fire

November 19, 2020

He has been identified as 63-year-old Dennis Flanagan. 

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A Recently Completed Project To Increase Water Capacity In Jackson Has Already Had A Major Impact

November 19, 2020

A recent City of Jackson project has already had a major payback in less than one year.

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Bars, Indoor Dining, Theatres, Bowling Alleys, Adult & Youth Sports Among Those To Temporarily Shut Down Under New COVID Restrictions In Minnesota

November 19, 2020

Some new restrictions to try to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will go into affect at 11:59 pm Friday in Minnesota.

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Spirit Lake Community School District Gives Update On COVID Numbers

November 18, 2020

The report shows that as of 8:00 am this (Wed.) morning, there was only one active case among the district’s 1,248 students with no active cases among 202 staff members.

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Covid Restrictions Result In Changes To Some Private Pesticide Applicator Training Sessions

November 18, 2020

The private pesticide applicator trainings originally scheduled for Dec. 8 in Paullina and Dec. 9 in Rock Rapids have been postponed in response to the governor’s latest COVID-19 guidance.

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A Longstanding Holiday Event In Spencer Won’t Be Held This Year; Changes Being Made To Others

November 18, 2020

Nancy Naeve of Spencer MainStreet says they’ve canceled the Grand Meander for this year.

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This Week Marks The Observance Of “Utility Scam Awareness Week”

November 18, 2020

Amanda Gloyd of Spencer Municipal Utilities says they’re taking the opportunity to alert the public to the various types of utility-related scams making the rounds right now.

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Head Of Polaris Industries Stepping Down At The End Of The Year

November 18, 2020

Scott Wine has served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer since 2008.

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