NW Iowa News

OBRIEN COUNTY TREASURER: O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant Deadline is April 15

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2020

The deadline for the O'Brien County Community Foundation Grants is April 15, 2020.

CITY OF OKOBOJI: Speier Park Facilities - Closed

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2020

By order of the City Council of the City of Okoboji and by proclamation from the Governor of the State of Iowa the following facilities are CLOSED until further notice in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19:

CITY OF ORANGE: Sanitary Sewer Reminder

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2020

Residents are reminded to take the steps to divert their sump pump discharge outside prior to April 15.

CITY OF LAKE PARK: Citywide cleanup CANCELLED

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2020

Citywide cleanup CANCELLED

CITY OF LAKE PARK: Dear Dickinson County Residents

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2020

The last few weeks have been difficult for our country, state, and community. We have experienced a new virus spread throughout the world, enter the United States, travel to the Midwest, and make its way to our own county.

CITY OF ROCK VALLEY: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday as a Day of Prayer in Iowa

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday as a Day of Prayer in Iowa

CITY OF SIOUX CENTER: City Playgrounds Temporarily Closed, Trails Remain Open

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2020

Sioux Center playgrounds are temporarily closed. Gov. Kim Reynolds has temporarily suspended use of Iowa’s playgrounds and park equipment as part of ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

From SE Iowa News

Gov. Reynolds Proclaims “Day of Prayer” in Iowa

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9th as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans to participate in the 59th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which is offered entirely online this year.

From North Iowa Reporter

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.

From Des Moines Sun

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Outlines CARES Act Benefits and Implementation

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is outlining the benefits of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, which provides unemployment benefits for the self-employed, independent contractors, nonprofit employees, gig economy workers, those who have exhausted other unemployment insurance benefits, and those who may not have sufficient work history to qualify for a regular state claim.

CITY OF OKOBOJI: Yard Waste Pick Up

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

Curbside yard waste pick up will begin on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and will continue each Wednesday during the season when weather permits.

OBRIEN COUNTY TREASURER: COVID-19 Information Clearinghouse

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

NW Iowa Development, our regional economic development partnership, wants to alert you to a new information resource we have established to help you manage, identify and utilize the ever increasing amount of information that is available, and will become available in the upcoming weeks, related to the multiple challenges of the COVID-19 virus in our communities.

CITY OF HAWARDEN: Downtown Street resurfacing to begin

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

The Downtown Central Avenue resurfacing project is scheduled to take place between April 9-11.

CITY OF HAWARDEN: Small Business Relief Opportunities

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

The State of Iowa has just launched a grant program (Iowa Small Business Relief Program) for small business owners effected by the COVID-19 shutdowns.

CITY OF ORANGE: City Council Meetings via Zoom

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

The City of Orange City will be conducting City Council meetings via Zoom indefinitely.

CITY OF ORANGE: Sanitary Sewer Reminders

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

Residents are reminded to take the steps to divert their sump pump discharge outside prior to April 15.

CITY OF OKOBOJI: Yard Waste Pick Up

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

Curbside yard waste pick up will begin on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and will continue each Wednesday during the season when weather permits.

From Des Moines Sun

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.

Denison, Iowa Man to Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

Conspiracy Involved Northwest Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota

From North Iowa Reporter

Gov. Reynolds provides update to the state of Iowa, additional COVID-19 case in Iowa

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts.