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Lake Park Awarded CAT Grant For Silver Lake City Park Renovation

December 19, 2025

(Des Moines)– The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded a $900,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant for renovations at Silver Lake City Park in Lake Park. As we’ve reported previously, the project includes replacement of outdated playground equipment, a paved loop trail with seating to view the lake, shelter house improvements, additional spaces for […]

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ILCC Performing Arts Dept. About To Begin Auditions For Upcoming Production

December 19, 2025

(Estherville)– The Performing Arts Department at Iowa Lakes Community College is gearing up for their next production. Director Lincoln Larsen says they’ll be putting on “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in April, with auditions getting underway next month…  “We’re going to be holding auditions from January […]

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JCC School Board Launches Search For New Superintendent

December 19, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Central School Board has decided to launch a full search for its next superintendent, rather than offer a long-term contract to interim leader Dr. Mike Neubeck. Neubeck, who has served in the position since July, earned strong marks in a midyear review earlier this month. JCC Board Chair Tina Polz […]

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Authorities Offer Advice For Those Who MUST Travel In Conditions Similar To What We Experienced Thursday

December 19, 2025

(Undated)– Thursday’s blizzard conditions that resulted in localized areas of zero visibility caught many motorists off guard, resulting in numerous pileups on roads throughout the region, with injuries reported in some of them. Kevin Krull, a trooper with the Iowa State Patrol, says there are several things to keep in mind if you MUST travel […]

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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has New Leadership

December 19, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has some new officers. Ted Poulsen has been selected as the new President and Chairman of the board, Kirk Webb as Vice President and Becky Brockmann, Secretary. Ted Poulsen, the new President of the association stated, “I am honored and humbled to be elected to this […]

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Nationwide Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Suspects In Lyon County Courthouse Burglary/Vandalism Case

December 19, 2025

(Rock Rapids)– Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects in connection with the burglary at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into the break-in which occurred during the overnight hours of December 16th into the early morning of December 17th, has led to the […]

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Financially Troubled Jackson Ambulance Service Awarded State Grants

December 18, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– The financially strapped ambulance service in Jackson has been awarded a couple of state grants. City officials say the first award is a $63,855 “Earn While You Learn” grant, which will allow Jackson Ambulance Service to hire and train up to six EMS apprentices in 2026 at no direct cost to the City. […]

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A Number Of Roads Throughout The Region Are Closed Late This (Thurs.) Afternoon Due To Pile-Ups

December 18, 2025

***UPDATE as of 6:00 pm 12/18: KUOO news has learned all state/U.S. highways in the immediate area have reopened. However, authorities tell us extreme caution is still advised as tow services continue to operate throughout the region removing vehicles.*** ***UPDATE as of 5:28 pm 12/18: Both lanes of Highway 18 between Sanborn and Sheldon have […]

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IGLSD Customers To See Annual Increases In Sewer Bills Over Next Several Years

December 18, 2025

(Milford)– Customers of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District will be seeing a series of rate increases in coming years, with the first one being effective this coming July 1st, 2026. Steve Anderson, who oversees the Sanitary District, tells KUOO news the annual increases will be carried out in increments each year over the next […]

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Officials Mounting Campaign To Bring Awareness To Sex Trafficking In SW Minnesota

December 18, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– An agency that serves a number of counties in southwest Minnesota is raising the awareness of sex trafficking. Allan Bakke of the Southwest Crisis Center says they serve an 11 county area. He says the statistics are alarming… “The interesting thing, while we do have the second smallest regional population of only 140,000, […]

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