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Over 40 Cats From NW Iowa Flown To New Jersey To Ease Shelters Here That Are Over Capacity
August 15, 2024
(Undated) — Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding here 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 […]
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Additional Assistance Being Made Available Through The Iowa Disaster Recovery Housing Program
August 14, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has announced some additional assistance through the state’s Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program. The awards will allow homeowners to begin rebuilding or be reimbursed for eligible expenses. The program addresses unmet housing recovery needs outside the scope of insurance coverage or FEMA Individual Assistance. Eligible homeowners can receive up to […]
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Some Shoreline Repairs Are Getting Underway In Okoboji
August 14, 2024
(Okoboji)– Repairs to some shorelines and banks in the city of Okoboji that were heavily damaged in June’s storm are getting underway. City Administrator Michael Meyers says that as of late Tuesday, his office had received five emergency landscaping permit applications. Meyers told the city council most of those are in the Echo Bay area. […]
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Work Is Well Underway On Renovations To Speier Park Playground In Okoboji
August 14, 2024
(Okoboji)– Work on a project to renovate the playground at Speier Park in Okoboji only began recently, but City Administrator Michael Meyers says crews are already making some good progress. He praises the hard work of city crews in removing the old equipment… The city council Tuesday formally approved a bid of nearly $84,000 for […]
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Public Meeting On Next Phase Of Hwy 71 Project Through Lakes Corridor Set For Aug. 21st
August 14, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Work on what’s scheduled to be the final phase of the Highway 71 project through the lakes corridor is scheduled to get underway the day after this coming Labor Day. Blain Andera, CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, says a public informational meeting is set for next week… Pretty […]
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