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Gov. Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamations For Additional Counties Impacted By Severe Weather

May 22, 2026

(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations for some additional counties impacted by severe weather earlier this week. They include Cherokee, Clay and Kossuth counties. Residents in those counties that were impacted and qualify can now apply for assistance through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy program. More […]

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Organizers Again Urging Local Residents To Participate In Taps Across America At 3:00 PM Memorial Day

May 22, 2026

(Spencer)– Another reminder of a special event Memorial Day that will take place simultaneously around the area. Taps Across America, a national organization, got its start years ago. Mike Harleman of Spencer is a local organizer. He says it was started by Steve Hartman, a national journalist, along with a retired member of the military… […]

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Triple A Official Predicts There Will Still Be A Lot Of Traffic This Holiday But Likely Will Be Less Than Other Years

May 22, 2026

(Undated)– Nearly 39 million motorists are hitting the roads over the long, Memorial Day weekend. While gas prices are up by about 75 cents a gallon across the Midwest compared to a month ago, Nick Jarmusz of Triple-A Midwest says prices spiked higher in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine… “It peaked in the summer around […]

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DNR Officials Encourage Safety As Recreational Boating Season Kicks Into High Gear

May 22, 2026

(Wahpeton)– Officials are also concerned over fatalities on the water as the recreational boating season kicks into high gear this weekend. Susan Stocker, Boating Law Administrator and Boating Education Program Coordinator for the Iowa DNR, says it’s important to review boating laws and inspect your boat and safety equipment before hitting the water. And if […]

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Iowa Is Seeing An Increase In Traffic Fatalities Year To Date Compared To A Year Ago

May 22, 2026

(Spirit Lake)– Iowa is once again experiencing an increase in traffic fatalities. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says it comes as we enter one of the busiest times of the year for travel. He says 101 fatalities had been recorded so far this year as of earlier this week… “That’s pretty sad because […]

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Man Sentenced For Illegally Re-Entering The U.S. In Case From NW Iowa

May 22, 2026

(Sioux City)– A man who illegally reentered the U.S. from Mexico after having been convicted of an aggravated felony and twice convicted of illegal reentry as an aggravated felon has pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. During a plea hearing, 51-year-old Jesus Gamboa-Brambila admitted to illegally reentering the U.S. after having been […]

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Palo Alto County Announces Disaster Assistance Resources

May 22, 2026

(Emmetsburg)– Disaster assistance centers have been established for Palo Alto county residents impacted by severe weather earlier this week. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for the county allowing eligible residents to apply for assistance through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Advocacy programs. Palo Alto County officials say an in-person assistance […]

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Some Students In The Okoboji High School Fine Arts Program Are Getting Special Recognition

May 21, 2026

***NOTE: This story has been revised from a previous version to include some additional information*** (Milford)– Some students in the fine arts program at Okoboji High School are getting some special recognition. Jo Gehrke of Okoboji Fine Arts tells KUOO news four students are being recognized for their roles in a production this past November… […]

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Nature Playscape Fundraising Headed Down The Homestretch

May 21, 2026

(Okoboji)– Fundraising for a new nature playscape area at the Dickinson County Nature Center is nearly complete. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says the recently awarded $387,000 Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant through the Iowa Economic Development Authority, brings the amount left to raise to $216,000… “So we’ve raised $1.7 million out of […]

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Weekly Speaker Series Resumes At Lakeside Lab; Training Set For CLAMP

May 21, 2026

(Wahpeton)– The Iowa Lakeside Lab is owned by the state of Iowa and operated through the Board of Regents. They seek to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students but the also want to educate the public. Dr. Mary Skopec, Executive Director of Lakeside Lab says the Tuesday speaker series is a great […]

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