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DOT to Host Public Meeting on Final Phase of Highway 71 Project in Iowa Corridor
(Arnolds Park)--A public meeting will be held next week on the final phase of the Highway 71 project through the lakes corridor. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21st at 5:30pm at the Arnolds Park Pavilion. Iowa DOT Staff will be giving a power point presentation with time for questions from the public.
Little Sioux Headwaters Coalition met in Milford
Milford, IA (KICD) — The Little Sioux Headwaters Coalition met in Milford Wednesday afternoon to discuss future project ideas. Water Quality Engineer with Houston Engineering Charles Ikenberry explains the coalition’s plan to Northwest Iowa Now. Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars says the information at the meeting was more geared...
Newscast 8.15.2024: Immigrant numbers rising in South Dakota; $69M school bond issue vote set for Okoboji
The number of immigrants living in South Dakota has greatly expanded, at a rate much higher than the national average over the last dozen years. The number of immigrants in South Dakota grew by 45 percent, or 10,000 people, from 2010 to 2022. By comparison, the percent of immigrants nationwide grew by 15.6 percent over that time, South Dakota News Watch reported.
Okoboji Officials Hope to Speed Up Repair Process
Officials in the City of Okoboji have made temporary changes to a key ordinance to assist property owners dealing with significant erosion along the shore of West Lake Okoboji. City Administrator Michael Meyers says it usually takes at least a month to get a lakeshore landscaping permit. but requirements for a public meeting and other administrative steps are being waived.
After A Century-Long Absence, Iowa Great Lakes To Be Restocked With Paddlefish
Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is planning to reintroduce paddlefish into the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins says paddlefish are native to the area. Paddlefish eat microscopic plants and animals called plankton. They thrive in slow-moving, deep freshwater and Hawkins says...
Temporary Housing Now Available For Spencer Area Flood Victims
Spencer, Iowa — Temporary housing for flood victims is now available on the Clay County fairgrounds in Spencer. Kevin Robinson, the deputy city manager in Spencer, says RVs have been set up in the camping area of the fairgrounds. In mid-July, federal officials approved Iowa’s request for FEMA’s Temporary...
Over 40 Cats from Northwest Iowa Flown to New Jersey to Ease Overcapacitated Shelters
Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were recently flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding in the area that led to a surplus of cats in shelters. The relocation was organized by Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site. The cats, all homeless and adoptable, are from People For Pets in Spencer and the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They were loaded onto a plane in Sioux Falls and flown to Atlantic City.
Youngster with local connection hits ring for prestigious steer show
The grandson of a local couple recently participated in the prestigious Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair. Jacob Ringkob of Moville, Iowa, the grandson of Kent and Debi Ringkob of Jackson, was among the handful of exceptional youth selected to show at the Aug. 10 event in Des Moines, Iowa.
P&S Showers to be Discontinued in Spencer
(Spencer)--The Spencer Chamber Foundation Grant Review Committee has announced that P&S Showers, located north of Casey’s on W 18th, will be discontinued this(Friday) evening at 8:00 PM. After careful evaluation and consideration of the data collected, the Chamber Foundation believes that the donated funds for flood relief efforts would be more effectively used to benefit the community in other areas.
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