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FEMA Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Center In NW Iowa
July 17, 2024
(Cherokee)– An additional Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in northwest Iowa. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says a center in Cherokee county will be opening this Saturday, July 20th. It will be located at the Cherokee Emergency Management facility at the former Cherokee County Work Services Building at 322 Lake Street, Suite B […]
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Ongoing Water Testing Show Iowa Great Lakes Are Safe For Swimming
July 17, 2024
(Wahpeton)– There’s good news when it comes to bacteria levels in the Iowa Great Lakes, especially regarding E-coli. Dr. Mary Skopec, Executive Director at Iowa Lakeside Lab, tells KUOO news, those levels were initially high in some areas shortly after last month’s heavy rains but have long since declined to those considered safe for swimming: […]
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Dept. Of Education Announces Emergency Assistance Grants
July 17, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Education today (Wed.) announced over $320,000 in emergency grant funds available to support Iowa school districts serving students experiencing homelessness as they respond to and recover from the impacts of the recent weather-related disasters. “The Emergency Grants to Serve Students Experiencing Homelessness program will help remove barriers faced by […]
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H-LP School Board Considering Revised Cell Phone Policy
July 17, 2024
(Lake Park)– One area school board is looking at adopting a tougher cell phone policy for students. Harris-Lake Park Superintendent Gary Richardson tells KUOO news the district’s current policy is somewhat vague… Richardson says they’re mulling over two possible options presented at a meeting earlier this week by Middle School-High School Principal Greg Hiemstra… Richardson […]
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