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Some House Republicans Oppose Governor’s Scholarship Plan For Private Schools

April 21, 2022

(Des Moines)– Some Republicans in the Iowa House are going public with their opposition to the governor’s plan to create scholarships for 10-thousand students who want to attend a private school.  State Representative Megan Jones of Sioux Rapids says the needed votes aren’t there to pass the bill.  Jones says the 55-million-dollar price tag is a […]

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County Road A34 On East Edge Of Milford To Be Closed To Traffic Temporarily

April 21, 2022

(Milford)– A heavily traveled road on the east side of Milford will be closed to traffic this (Thurs.) afternoon. Officials say Dickinson County Road A34 east of Highway 71 to Q Avenue will be closed for utility work from 12:30 pm until 4:00 pm today (Thurs.). Those traveling in that area will need to find […]

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Wahpeton Boil Order No Longer In Effect

April 21, 2022

(Wahpeton)– A boil order that had been previously in effect for some Wahpeton residents has been lifted. Officials say tests have come back satisfactorily. The order was issued Wednesday because of some water main work.

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Several Local Residents Recognized At Iowa Rural Summit

April 21, 2022

(Ames)– Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development Director Maureen Elbert was among those receiving special recognition during the annual Iowa Rural Summit last week. Elbert was among seven people presented with the Rand Fisher Leadership Award. Jim and Julie Vermeer of Spencer were also among those recognized. The Iowa Rural Summit addressed issues ranging from ag tech […]

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Premier Communications Expanding Services To Spirit Lake

April 21, 2022

(Sioux Center)– A Sioux Center-based communications company is expanding its services to Spirit Lake. Ryan Boone, CEO of Premier Communications, tells KUOO news they will soon be constructing a “fiber to the premises” project in the city. Boone says the company already has a presence in the lakes area and this will build upon that… […]

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