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Seminar For Kids On Understanding Emotions Following A Natural Disaster To Be Held
July 2, 2024
(Spencer)– A special event will be held this (Tues. 7/2) evening in Spencer for kids on understanding emotions and feelings following a natural disaster. It will be held at 6:00 pm at Hope Church at 919 Grand Avenue in Spencer. No registration is required. All ages, including adults, are welcome to attend.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds Appoints Several NW Iowans To State Boards & Commissions
July 2, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the appointments of several northwest Iowa residents to various state boards and commissions. They include Johnathon Tuvera of Sioux county who was appointed to the Commission of Deaf Services; Sam Kooiker of O’Brien county who was appointed to the Civil Rights Commission; Amanda Miller of Pocahontas will serve […]
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City Of Spencer Re-Visiting Flood Protocols
July 2, 2024
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is re-visiting it’s protocol for communicating with residents during times of emergency. It’s in response to the June 22nd flood that ravaged the community, leaving a number of people homeless. Interim Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson who’s also a former Mayor of Spencer, told the city council Monday evening one […]
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Estherville City Council Hears Update On Flood & Recovery Efforts
July 1, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council this (Monday) evening heard an update from City Administrator Penny Clayton regarding the flood and ongoing recovery efforts. Clayton says the believe the West Fork of the Des Moines River in Estherville crested at more than 18 feet recently, but they’re unsure on the exact number because a monitoring gauge […]
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Several New Laws In Iowa Now In Affect
July 1, 2024
(Undated)– Several new laws in Iowa are taking affect today (Mon. 7/1). One criminalizes the non-consensual use of someone’s likeness in explicit images and videos, also prohibiting distribution of deep fake pornography using AI. Another new law increases penalties for swatting, a false report to draw police response making that a class “D” felony carrying […]
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