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Earlier this spring, there was a lot of worry from area producers due to things like cold temperatures and weather, but since then things have rebounded. Gary Farmer Jeremy Sather says his crop has been going “gangbusters” since Memorial Day. High winds earlier this summer left many producers with the decision to or not to…
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As internet usage has become more prominent with young children, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding parents that It’s becoming more and more important for them to be monitoring their child’s online usage. Polk County Investigator Tom Brault shares some online safety tips that parents should keep in mind. Brault says it’s also important…
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Scout Troop #655 out of Twin Valley and Ulen have been hard at work the last few months, as multiple scouts have, or are in the midst of receiving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. #655 Scout leader Tina Lacy tells us more about what her scouts have been up to as of late. Lacy…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved a revised 2025/2026 Fund Balance at their meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten explains what this means, and how the district currently stands financially. Flaten says the board also took action on a number of membership agreements. Flaten says the board also approved an agreement with…
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June is Dairy Month, and Waukon Dairy will not only be celebrating all things dairy, but they are also celebrating 4 years of business. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says he’s very happy with what they’ve been able to accomplish over those four years. In celebration of these two special occasions, Visser is excited to…
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Coming up on Saturday at Peachy’s Pub in Bejou, there’s going to be a benefit for a community member battling cancer. Benefit organizer Candace Kulzer says the benefit is being held on behalf of Amanada Franklin, who is battling breast cancer. Kulzer tells us more about the benefits and what they have planned. Again, the…
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Summertime is a great time for people to consider the adoption of an animal, and Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile is encouraging people interested to reach out for more information, or to get the process started. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue tells us more. For more information about the pet adoption process go to the Smiley’s…
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Every summer while they discuss budgets, school districts will often reference enrollment increases and decrease, especially when making decisions to add or cut budgets. Why is this? Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says it’s because enrollment is directly affected by the amount of state funding that a school district receives. Cook says another example…
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The Wild Rice Conservation Club will be holding their annual fishing derby on the Wild Rice River this weekend, and anglers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to participate. Nicole Nagowski of the Wild Rice Conservation Club tells us more. Nagowski says this derby is a great opportunity to introduce the sport of…
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A community favorite event will be returning to McIntosh this weekend, as the annual McIntosh Breakfast on the Farm is set to take place on Saturday morning. Event host and organizer Holly Breckel says all are united to this family friendly event. On top of a delicious breakfast, Breckel says they also have a lot…
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