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The Prairie Lakes AEA Board of Directors has selected Dr. Dan Mart to be its new Chief Administrator. Currently the interim superintendent at Keokuk Community School District, Mart has served in …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/20/23
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The following information was provided by Lisa Forburger, Palo Alto and Emmet Counties, FSA. The term “sodbusting” is used to identify the conversion of land from native vegetation to …
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4/20/23
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Monday, April 3 At 7:01 PM the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 3536 350th Avenue for a domestic disturbance. Following an investigation into the incident, the Palo Alto …
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4/20/23
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WINTER RESULTS -- The large orange flags on 350th Street north of Emmetsburg mark a sink hole on the south side of the road. It appeared about two weeks ago. It doesn’t seem to be getting …
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4/13/23
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 17-22. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host activities throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of extension …
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4/13/23
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The following FSA Update was released by Lisa Forburger for Palo Alto and Emmet Counties. Beginning January 23, 2023, agricultural producers could begin to apply for two new important programs for …
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4/13/23
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With the start of April comes the return of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report. For the week ending April 2, colder weather left Iowa …
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4/13/23
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Monday, March 27 Following an investigation, EPD arrested Mark Christopher Moen of Emmetsburg for domestic abuse assault 2nd offense, a serious misdemeanor. He was taken into custody without incident …
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4/13/23
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Youth for the Quality Care of Animals, or YQCA, is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness. Youth from ages 8 to 21 are …
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by Katie Nelson
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4/13/23
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Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is hosting virtual and in-person orientations in the month of April to families in western Iowa interested in person learn more about foster care and adoption. …
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4/6/23
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Spencer, Iowa: As part of the Community Partnerships for Protecting Children initiative, the Kossuth Cluster DCAT project awarded Seasons Center with a $2,000 mini grant to provide access to needed …
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4/6/23
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The 2023 Northwest Iowa Beef Bonanza was held on Saturday, March 25 at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg. There were 35 youth and 7 accompanying adults from the counties of Palo Alto, Emmet, …
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4/6/23
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Des Moines, Iowa – April 3-10, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement across the state to help curb the epidemic of distracted driving. In 2022, 9,201 …
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4/6/23
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Tuesday, March 14 EPD cited Shannon Iverson of Emmetsburg with a municipal infraction for failure to aquire proper building permits. Iverson was given a court date to answer to the charge against …
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4/6/23
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Since the beginning of this week, the Palo Alto County Courthouse elevator has been back in working order. The elevator was out of commission for several weeks. The whole underground mechanism had to …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The NW Iowa Beekeepers Association (NWIABKA) is hosting the workshop – Next Steps for Rethinking Beekeeping: New Ideas – New Techniques – New Equipment on Saturday, April 1. The …
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3/30/23
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Emergency Relief Program Phase Two USDA is implementing the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) as a two-phased program. Phase Two enrollment begins Jan. 23, 2023, runs through June 2, 2023, and fills …
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by Lisa Forburger
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3/30/23
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Emmetsburg, IA – Angie (Hull) Martini has recently joined Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) in Emmetsburg as a closing specialist. “We are glad to have an individual with …
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3/30/23
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Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Often people in early stages of …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes Wildlife Unit in Clay, Palo …
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3/30/23
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Iowans submitted nominations between February 13 – March 13 to kick off the quest to find the best burger in Iowa. Nominations were accepted online by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the …
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3/30/23
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The National Weather Service, Iowa Homeland Security, FEMA, and emergency management agencies around Iowa have designated March 27-31, 2023 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. Andrew Ansorge, …
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3/23/23
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Sunday, February 26 A 2016 Buick Verano driven by Heather Strohman was heading south on Broadway Street. At the intersection with Main Street, Strohman failed to notice the red light and entered the …
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3/23/23
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If someone asks about special events during the month of March most people will think of March Madness and NCAA championships. Some might think of St. Patrick’s Day. How about Oreo Cookie Day …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/23/23
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PROPANE LEAKAGE – Last Friday morning a propane leak was reported at Wessels Oil, Propane Gas Company. Emergency crews responded by evacuating the area near Works Road. The Fire Department kept …
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3/16/23
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