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New Tool To be Used In The Battle Against Curly Leaf Pond Weed
November 18, 2021
(Orleans)– There’s a new tool in the tool box for treating curly leaf pond weed. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says they’ll be trying a new herbicide, called “Sonar”, on the north bay of East Lake Okoboji yet this fall… Hawkins says, however, the herbicide is only effective […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Hear Update From Discovery House
November 18, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday heard an update from the new Executive Director of Discovery House in Spirit Lake. Jessica Amendt informed the board of her background and some of her plans for the facility. Among them, she says, is the need to rebuild relationships of residents with their families… Amendt […]
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Special Election To Be Held To Fill District 1 Seat On O’Brien County Board Of Supervisors
November 18, 2021
(Primghar)– A special election will be held December 7th to fill a seat on the O’Brien County Board of Supervisors. The vacancy was created in October when 1st district supervisor Sherri Bootsma announced her resignation because she is moving out of the county. A committee consisting of the O’Brien County Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer convened […]
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State Board Of Education Discusses Teacher Shortage In Iowa
November 18, 2021
(Des Moines)– The shortage of teachers in Iowa was a key issue at Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting in Des Moines. Some districts have had to cancel classes due to a lack of teachers or substitutes, and some are looking at extending the Thanksgiving break due to shortages. Department of Education director Ann Lebo […]
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Northwest Iowa Woman Arrested On Two Counts Of Child Endangerment
November 18, 2021
(Orange City)– A Sioux county woman was taken into custody this past Sunday on two counts of child endangerment causing serious injury. The Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Christina Fivecoate-Champion was arrested following an investigation after an Orange City hospital contacted them about an 11 month-old child who was brought there with a dislocated elbow. A […]
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