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Accumulating Snowfall Likely For Large Part Of The Region
December 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Get the snow shovels and maybe even that snowblower handy. The National Weather Service says a system impacting the region today (Tues.) into this (Tues.) evening could drop several inches of snow on portions of northwest Iowa. Upwards of four inches could be possible in portions of southwest Minnesota. A winter weather advisory […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Police Incentives
December 17, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved a new salary matrix, sign on bonus package and a staff referral plan for the city’s Police Department. It comes as the department is short staffed and struggling to hire additional officers. City Manager Kevin Robinson says he and the city’s interim Finance Director feel confident they’ll […]
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Estherville Awarded Grant For Improvements To Electric Distribution System
December 17, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville has been awarded a sizable grant to make enhancements to its electric distribution system. The nearly $1.4 million in funding is coming from the Iowa Economic Development Authority and its Grid Resilience Fund. City Administrator Penny Clayton informed the city council of the grant award at their meeting Monday evening… […]
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Ag State Issues Year-End Report
December 16, 2024
Cherokee, Iowa — A locally-owned and governed cooperative with 35 northwest Iowa locations is reflecting on the past year. AgState officials tell us they are proud to reflect on a successful year, despite facing numerous challenges posed by unpredictable weather, lower commodity prices, and personal losses caused by flooding. They say they persevered together as a cooperative, demonstrating […]
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