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BV Supervisors OK permits for wind turbine upgrade

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors approved zoning compliance permits for Allete Clean Energy’s wind turbine repowering project last Tuesday. County Environmental Health and Zoning Director Ben Mueggenberg outlined

BREAKING: Des Moines Superintendent Detained by ICE

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to School Board President Jackie Norris.  The district has not received

Ronald McDonald Family Kitchen Opens at BVRMC

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center unveiled a new Ronald McDonald Family Kitchen on Tuesday, expanding the reach of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland into Storm Lake.  The kitchen, made

Newell Considers Pond to Replace Closed Pool

The Newell City Council held a special meeting Tuesday night to consider replacing the city’s closed public pool with a community pond. About 20 people, including Newell residents and members

Alta Debuts Hometown Days Oct. 4–5

Alta is gearing up for its first-ever Hometown Days celebration, set for next Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5.  Mayor Kevin Walsh, who helped launch the event through a partnership with

New Report Reveals Spencer Faces Major Child Care Shortage

A new report from the Spencer Economic Development Corporation and First Children’s Finance highlights a growing child care shortage in the Spencer area. The Child Care Market Analysis and Strategic

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