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Regional Hometown Pride Effort Coming Together
A new local committee of the Hometown Pride program met for an organizational meeting this week in Storm Lake. The meeting was held on Monday at King’s Pointe Resort. The committee is made up of representatives from eight northwest Iowa communities including Storm Lake, Lakeside, Alta, Newell, Sioux Rapids, Aurelia, Lake Park, and Royal. City council’s in each community have approved participation in the program. The regional group has the capacity to expand by two additional communities as it moves forward.
Why Are Egg Prices Going up in Eastern Iowa?
Egg prices are increasing in eastern Iowa...again!. This is something we've seen and something we've been through before here in eastern Iowa but what is the reasoning behind this? Is it the standard "supply chain" problem we've grown accustomed to hearing? Is it because of the bird flu? Maybe it's a combination of all of these things. What's the biggest cause behind the increase in price this time?
Iowa's prairies are in full bloom
Native perennials bring beauty and benefits to the late months of summer. Mark Vitosh, DNR forester, and Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at ISU, share which native perennials are in full bloom during August and September. Later, Vitosh and Haynes will answer horticulture questions from listeners. Guests:. Cindy Haynes, professor...
Le Mars Football continues to raise the standard with plenty of new faces
Le Mars Community football had a wonderful offseason leading to excitement around the Bulldogs heading into the new season. Whether it was a 7-on-7 competition, an open field, or working out in the weight room, the players were there and putting the work in. Le Mars head coach Ken Vigdal says that work will pay dividends in the long run.
Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Labor Day Weekend Fishing is Rated Good
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind...
Walls May Need Attention at the Winnebago County Jail
The Winnebago County Jail is in its seventh year of existence. It replaced a jail with a number of issues that have since been resolved and turned into an apartment complex in downtown Forest City. The current jail on the other hand is experiencing typical and very minor structural issues which are being addressed before they become problematic. Winnebago County Sheriff Steve Hepperly described what he is seeing.
Jefferson Man Sentenced to Probation For Not Claiming a Jackpot Due to Owing the State Money
A Jefferson man was recently sentenced to probation for a May incident. According to court documents, 36-year-old Jeremy Andrews pled guilty to an aggravated misdemeanor for third degree fraudulent practices. He had a two year prison sentence suspended and was placed on probation for two years with the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. The probation sentence was to run consecutively with another case where he was sentenced to serve 20 days in the Greene County Jail after being convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor for driving while barred.
One Person Killed, Three Others Injured in Palo Alto County Accident
(Palo Alto Co.) One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Palo Alto County Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 32-year-old Desiree Angela Sternhagen, of Janesville, Minnesota, was driving a 2013 Kia southbound on 480th Avenue and failed to stop and yield at the intersection with 370th Street. 34-year-old Mathia Kay Nieves, of Emmetsburg, was driving a 2018 Mitsubishi westbound on 370th Street and was struck in the passenger side by the Kia.
ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC SET FOR RIVERSIDE PARK
A SIOUXLAND TRADITION HONORING OUR WORKFORCE WILL ONCE AGAIN TAKE PLACE ON LABOR DAY MONDAY. CRAIG LEVINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 231 SAYS IT’S TIME FOR THE 121ST ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC:. PICNIC4 OC…….AGAIN THIS WEEK. :17. PART OF THE TRADITION IS SPEECHES...
2024 Friday Football Wrap Up: Week 1
Spencer, Ia (KICD) – The Iowa High School Football season officially fired up in the KICD area Friday night. Matt Groenewold had the call on Big Country 107.7 of Emmetsburg as they hosted Class 2A #9 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock. Emmetsburg scored first with 1:53 to go in the first...
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