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Council discusses options for mosquito fogging in some areas
LE MARS — Should Le Mars spray for mosquitoes?. Right now, it really can’t. The city hasn’t owned a sprayer for many years. That was one of the factors discussed at the Le Mars City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Henry Herrig, a Le Mars resident,...
Mosquitoes bring concerns of West Nile virus
LE MARS — With all of the rain that produced record flooding in Northwest Iowa this summer, residents now have another problem — mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are back and worse than before. Several towns are fogging for mosquitoes to help residents go outside without fears of being bitten. Fogging...
Hoogestraat working to get housing to help locals stay
HAWARDEN—Hawarden city officials held a second town hall meeting last Thursday evening to give updates and information about the recent Big Sioux River flood and the recovery efforts that are happening. A meeting in English was first and then a Spanish-speaking meeting followed. Interim city administrator Gary Tucker said...
Bridge near Elk Point to be dedicated in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Russell N. Ferdig
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Corporal Russell N. Ferdig. The ceremony will be Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at the Elk Point United Parish (2102 E. Main Street). The 477th Avenue bridge over...
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