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Food assistance amounts decrease in O'Brien County since 2011

By NW Iowa News | Jan 18, 2022

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $1,612,569 to O'Brien County compared to $1,634,831 in 2011.

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21 health care and social assistance businesses in Osceola County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2021

By NW Iowa News | Jan 17, 2022

There were 21 health care and social assistance businesses in Osceola County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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21 health care and social assistance businesses in Osceola County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2021

By NW Iowa News | Jan 17, 2022

There were 21 health care and social assistance businesses in Osceola County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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21 health care and social assistance businesses in Osceola County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2021

By NW Iowa News | Jan 17, 2022

There were 21 health care and social assistance businesses in Osceola County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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No new teachers in Paullina sign pledge on Jan. 15 to teach Critical Race Theory

By NW Iowa News | Jan 17, 2022

There were no new teachers in Paullina who signed the pledge on Jan. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Food assistance amounts decrease in Lyon County since 2011

By NW Iowa News | Jan 17, 2022

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $833,070 to Lyon County compared to $849,524 in 2011.

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22.7 percent fewer Sioux County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

By NW Iowa News | Jan 17, 2022

In 2020, 1,104 residents in Sioux County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 1,428 residents in 2011.

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109 retail trade businesses in Osceola County with fewer than 5 employees in 2021

By NW Iowa News | Jan 16, 2022

There were 109 retail trade businesses in Osceola County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Up In Smoke Pottery Exhibit on January 15 - 19, 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Up In Smoke Pottery Exhibit

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Mindy Wimmer Witham “Overcomer” Memorial Scholarship Awarded by NCC Foundation

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

James Chuma, Sheldon, has been awarded the Mindy Wimmer Witham “Overcomer” Memorial Scholarship by the Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation.

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As COVID testing options increase, communication should too

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

With the omicron variant spreading at a rapid rate, people all around the country are seeking out COVID-19 tests.

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Monthly Chamber Meeting on February 9, 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Monthly Chamber Meeting

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Oboe and Saxophone Duo to Perform

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

The Dordt University Music Department is presenting a guest recital featuring The BS Project duo comprised of Susan Miranda on oboe and Brian Handeland on saxophone on Friday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium.

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Iowa Lakes Offers Mel Brooks Film Class

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

During the dark days of winter, hearty laughter will fill the room as participants in the “MEL BROOKS: Make a Noise!” series will enjoy the hilarity of films produced, directed, scripted, and acted in by Brooks.

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Vaske Awarded Woudstra Scholarship

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Sara Vaske, Le Mars, has been awarded the Woudstra Scholarship by the Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation.

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Green Fire: Aldo Leopold & a Land Ethic for Our Time on January 22

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Would you love to do something to celebrate nature indoors this winter? Take a break, have some popcorn, and enjoy the Emmy-Award winning documentary Green Fire with us at the Prairie Woods Nature Center.

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Selections from the Collection on January 15 - January 19

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

The Pearson Lakes Art Center’s collection features a variety of media and artists, acquired as gifts or through the center’s Collection Fund.

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Elderbridge Agency on Aging Volunteer Opportunity

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Want to help feed others without cooking? Do you enjoy driving? Would you love to put a smile on the face older adults and make their day? Need something to do on your lunch break? Want to volunteer, but don’t have a lot of time? If you answered yes to any of these, we may have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

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109 retail trade businesses in Osceola County with fewer than 5 employees in 2021

By NW Iowa News | Jan 16, 2022

There were 109 retail trade businesses in Osceola County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Food assistance amounts decrease in Clay County since 2011

By NW Iowa News | Jan 16, 2022

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $2,631,816 to Clay County compared to $2,703,515 in 2011.