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Ash Borer infestation causes statewide quarentine of ash wood (State News ~ 02/17/14)
The most severe consequences from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestations happened when it was found in Blackhawk county near the end of January. Since the latest infestation was found to be the fourth different infestation in Iowa since August, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has placed a ban on the movement of hardwood firewood, ash logs, wood chips and ash tree nursery stock out of Iowa starting on Tuesday, Feb. 4... -
City to develop Sunset Bay Condo site (Local News ~ 02/17/14)
A proposal from the city to purchase the Sunset Bay condo property, currently tied up in a lawsuit, has been approved to be publicly heard by the Buena Vista County Supervisors. A public hearing has been set for Feb. 25 to further discuss the proposal... -
'Built in Best Friends'- Teens from a family of 6 sets of twins may face parting ways (Local News ~ 02/17/14)
Being a twin is a gift for the James sister who are juniors at Storm Lake High School. Though, having twins in the family is not a new experience. They are the sixth set of twins in five generations. As twins Erika and Rylee James believe they have "a built in best friend". This means someone who is always there and also means having a deeper connection than being just sisters, a biological connection...
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