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New Study Shows Ongoing Concern Over Iowa’s “Brain Drain”
April 4, 2024
(Des Moines)– A survey of Iowa businesses finds economic optimism, however Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council, which conducted the survey, says there are also concerns about “brain drain”… Murphy says that, in turn, is having a negative impact on the labor pool… He says businesses would love to convince new college grads, to […]
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Largest Walleye Contest Returns For 42nd Annual Walleye Weekend
April 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– A contest that’s been popular in the past with Walleye Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes is coming back for this year’s 42nd annual event. The Biggest Walleye Contest is making a return after a very successful run last year. Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says it […]
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Officials With Okoboji Community Schools Urging Extra Vigilance Following Incident Wednesday
April 4, 2024
(Milford)– Officials with the Okoboji Community School District are requesting increased vigilance among the general public following an incident Wednesday afternoon. In an email to district patrons, Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says they were made aware of a black 4-door Dodge pickup, believed to be a 2010 model or newer, that approached a citizen asking if […]
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Another Former Armstrong City Official Pleads Guilty To Charges
April 4, 2024
(Armstrong)– A third former Armstrong city official has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with an investigation into alleged wrongdoings. Connie Thackery was originally charged with second and third theft in addition to ongoing criminal conduct and nonfelonious misconduct in 2021. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the state of Iowa into various financial […]
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