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northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — April is national occupational therapy month, and to find out more about these valuable professionals who help us live life to the fullest, Karin Hogge joined our Clay County Health Update to talk about their impactful work. Hogge says if someone believes they could benefit from occupational therapy, talk with their health care provider about getting a referrel to see a therapist.
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1 week ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Occupational therapist Karin Hogge joins us to talk about Occupational Therapy and the many benefits it provides, and the services offered at Spencer Hospital on this week’s Clay County Health Update.
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2 weeks ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Cherokee, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) – Last summer, a significant archaeological dig took place at the historic Kirchner Log House in Peterson, and archeologist. Mark Anderson is going to share his artifacts and insights Wednesday, April 16 at the Sanford Museum and Planetarium in Cherokee.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp’s Big Idea Pitch Competition recently concluded, announcing winners who will receive support to launch their new local business ideas. Director Curt Strouth. Five finalists pitched their ideas to the panel of judges, and Strouth shares the winners of the first Big Idea Pitch Competition.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) – Hop on over to the Spencer Soccer Complex on Saturday April 19th, 9 am for the Annual Spencer Jaycee’s Easter Egg Scramble. All ages welcome and organizers say they have many prizes this year and come early to grab your goodie bags, available while they last. Jaycee’s member Kelsey Morisch also confirms the rumor going around:This free event is just one of the many events Spencer Jaycee’s has each year for the community.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Don Hemphill has resigned his position with the city of Spencer. To his knowledge, his 49 years of service is a record for any city attorney. Hemphill tells Northwestiowanow.com his approach to law was to avoid court. We asked what advice he could impact on the city officials to follow him. Don Hemphill is also winding down his private law practice in Spencer and hopes to be fully retired by June 30th.
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2 weeks ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | N Chevrolet Buick |Audrey McIrvin
Top Stories Spencer School Superintendent Terry Hemann says they’ll be seeking a new building administrator in the district after a resignation this week. Gillnetting has begun at the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR Hatcheries Manager Kim Hawkins says thousands of people like to visit the facility this time of year.
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2 weeks ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Cherokee, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — City of Cherokee has finally hired a City Manager, after functioning without since last summer. Teresa Pudenz joins the city with considerable experience and local ties, and she talks to us about her experience and her thoughts on her new role. Pudenz joins the Cherokee city government as they continue flood recovery efforts. The City of Cherokee now has a mayor and city manager but still have two vacant seats on the city council.
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2 weeks ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Iowa Great Lakes (northwestiowanow.com) — Online registration is now open for the 43rd Annual Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend. The event will take place May 3rd and 4th, 2025. Ten walleye fish have been tagged and released into the Iowa Great Lakes and the main goal is to catch one of these tagged fish. Together, the tagged fish are worth $43,000 in prize money. The fishing contest starts at 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 3rd. Participants can fish through the weekend.
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2 weeks ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Arnolds Park, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Kicking off National Library Week with Right to Read Day today is just the beginning of celebrating everything a library does for our communities and NorthwestIowaNow.com checked in with Arnolds Park Library Director Cara Rice as they are getting ready to move into a facility soon. Libraries fit in with any budget, too, offering numerous options. Rice updates what the new library in Arnolds Park will offer.
