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Spirit Lake Woman Among Those Who Recently Traveled To Washington, D.C. To Address Ag Related Issues

October 4, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake woman was among a delegation of 20 people in the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Ag Leaders Institute that recently traveled to Washington D.C. Emily Boettcher tells KUOO news they met with Iowa’s congressional delegation on a number of issues, including ethanol and conservation practices… “We know that they’re doing the […]

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Seasons Center For Behavioral Health Awarded Grant From Dickinson County Endowment Fund

October 4, 2021

(Spencer)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a $2,900 grant from the Dickinson County Endowment Fund. Sarah Heinrichs, Grants Project Administrator for Seasons Center, says the money will be used for Winter Wellness Baskets that will be distributed to about 60 families in Dickinson county. The baskets will contain items such as food […]

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New City Manager Hired In Spencer

October 4, 2021

(Spencer)– Dan Gifford has been hired as the new City Manager in Spencer. Gifford has served previously as the Planning Director in Fairfield, Iowa and as City Administrator in Holstein and West Burlington. He’s expected to begin his new job in Spencer in early November. City officials in Spencer made the announcement this weekend. Gifford […]

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SNAP Recipients In Iowa Will See Increased Benefits This Month

October 2, 2021

(Des Moines)– Iowans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance-or SNAP-program will see their benefits increase starting this month. The Department of Human Services says most households will get an average increase of about 12 to 16 dollars per month for each family member. The permanent increased rate is due to a recent review of […]

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Clay County Heritage to present An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt October 9

October 1, 2021

A unique fundraiser is on tap for the Clay County Heritage Center on Saturday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Clay County Heritage will hold An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt on October 9. Executive Director Shelby Nelsen says the event will feature nationally known reprisor, Joe Wiegand, who will bring the legendary President to life. “So, […]

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