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Worried about bird flu mutation, feds seek livestock worker vaccinations
Federal health officials are encouraging farm workers who tend livestock and poultry to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza to help prevent a bird flu mutation that might spark a pandemic in people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it would devote up to $5 million to pay for the vaccinations […]
Election 2024: RFK Jr. pushes to get on Iowa ballot
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s met the requirements to be on the ballot in Iowa. Independent candidates have a different way of getting on the ballot than Republicans or Democrats. Back in April, Kennedy held a convention in Des Moines where he had to get at least 500 eligible electors’ names and addresses to turn into Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s office. Kennedy’s campaign says he turned in 750 names Tuesday.
18th annual Okoboji Entreprenurial Institute
Spirit Lake, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is hosting its 18th annual Okoboji Entreprenurial Institute this summer. Coordinator Alyssa Peterson is a graduate of OEI herself and says that’s how she learned about the Iowa Great Lakes. And a new college is...
EHD Outbreaks Could Again Affect Deer Populations in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
I have been deer hunting for many years. I've seen cases of tuberculosis and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), but I have never heard of the disease that is currently the topic of an Iowa DNR press release, as most associated deer fatalities occur from July to September. Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease...
'Christmas in July' brings joy to Spencer
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Holiday cheer poured through the halls at Spencer Hospital. It may be August, but after so much loss following the flooding, the team is on a mission to bring joy to families. “We knew that a lot of kids have lost a lot of things in...
Value-Added Ag Hall Of Fame Recipients Honored
Primghar, Iowa — The 2024 O’Brien County Value-Added Ag Hall Of Fame recipients have been named. According to O’Brien County Economic Development Director Kiana Johnson, Johnny Westra of rural Primghar was honored as the 2024 recipient of the Value Added Ag Hall of Fame Award and Fred De Jong & Sons, Inc. of Primghar was recognized as the business recipient of the Value Added Ag Hall of Fame Award.
KLEM News for Thursday, August 1
The monthly report from Le Mars Fire Rescue shows a total of 193 service calls in July, 142 of them were EMS/rescue calls, transfers and second calls. There were 18 fire/rescue calls, Some of Fire Rescue’s other activities included holding rthe 4th of July Fireworks display; 33 members donated110 hours to provide Fire and EMS coverage at the Plymouth County Fair. They also worked with FEMA on flood issues, and implemented part of the city’s disaster plan due to the damaging storm earlier this week.
Head to Grand Junction for 50107 Summerfest Tomorrow and Saturday
Grand Junction will be hopping with family-fun entertainment this weekend. The annual 50107 Summerfest kicks off tomorrow evening with a slate of festivities. Co-Organizer Linda Hoffman says the carnival, food vendors, and yard games all open at 5pm, along with Greene County Cattlemen’s Association will also serve a meal from 5-8pm. Hoffman talks about the carnival.
Great news – the sheriff’s report is back
The sheriff and Jefferson police department reports of daily activities have been missing since May. That’s when both agencies implemented new computer software designed for more efficiency in collecting the information they need for their purposes. Both sheriff Jack Williams and chief of police Mark Clouse continued sending a...
Dows Corn Days will be held this weekend
Dows Corn Days run from Friday-Sunday, with this year’s theme of “Where Friends and Family Meet”. Friday will feature the crowning of Little Miss and Mr. Dows at 6:30pm, with fireworks at the school football field at 9:45pm. Saturday is filled with events scheduled all day including...