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IGL Chamber Postpones July 4th Fireworks After Fire Damages Barge
July 4, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has been forced to postpone tonight’s (July 4th) fireworks display after a fire damaged the barge used to launch them. The fireworks show has been re-scheduled for Saturday, July 8th. KUOO news has learned the barge used to launch the fireworks caught on fire at […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Hiring Of New Fire Chief
July 4, 2023
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the hiring of Jesse Coulson as new Fire Chief. Coulson comes to Spencer from the Dubuque Fire Department. City councilman Ron Hanson served on a committee that oversaw the interview process… Coulson replaces longtime Chief Jon Conyn who recently retired. On another matter, the […]
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Wahpeton Residents Asked To Reduce Water Usage
July 3, 2023
(Wahpeton)– Residents of Wahpeton are being asked to cut back on water usage as much as possible. The city has issued a “water watch”, siting a high demand and concern over capacity of the city’s water treatment plant. In a statement, city officials say residents are encouraged to limit all nonessential water use from 8:00 […]
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Positive But Slow Growth Is Expected For Regional Economy
July 3, 2023
(Omaha, Neb.)– The latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index for Iowa, Minnesota, and a number of other states in the region shows the overall index of economic activity was still above growth neutral in June but is slowing. The index for June was 50.8, down from 51.3 in July. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says a […]
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