Alliant Energy offers tips to curb cooling costs in hot summer
Alliant Energy warns higher bills loom as July ran 7 degrees above normal and air conditioners run longer. Tips include Budget Billing and payment arrangements, setting thermostats to 78 F, using ceiling fans, closing south facing drapes, grilling or microwaving instead of ovens, and drying clothes outside to save energy.
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Alliantenergy. Com
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Head to Toe event aids Winnebago County kids in need
United Way and partners host the first Head to Toe event in Lake Mills on Friday August 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lake Mills Community School. Kids in need select a free athletic shoe pair, with a chance to win a free haircut. Donations of new or gently used shoes and cash are welcome at MBT in Lake Mills and Forest City or at CDI in Forest City. call 641-423-1774 for details.
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Monarch Tagging Event at Forest City Park Shelter
Winnebago County Conservation Board hosts the annual Monarch Tagging event Sunday afternoon August 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at The Park shelter five miles west of Forest City. Free, open to all ages with a 1:00 briefing on migration and tagging and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for tagging. Nets provided and attendees may bring their own monarchs or nets. For details contact Lisa Ralls at 641-565-3390 or iralls winnebagoccb.com.
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Winnebago County
Lisa Ralls
Iralls
Winnebagoccb
Water conservation tips to ease Iowa drought strain
Iowa faces statewide drought with near historic low water levels in lakes rivers and streams. The Iowa Utilities Board urges proactive conservation and provides practical steps such as checking irrigation systems avoiding day heat watering mornings or evenings reducing lawn soakings and using a broom instead of a hose. Promote WaterSense resources and EPA guidance for efficiency.
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Iowa Utilities Board
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Winnebago County court news mikses entries
Simple misdemeanors include Rebecca Heckard 20 Estherville with possession of drug paraphernalia and six months probation. Joshua Scott 34 Lake Mills with consumption and interference with officials and a 390 fine. Alexander Bradley 23 Estherville pled guilty to possession of marijuana with deferred judgment and probation. Carmen Hauge 57 Kiester pled guilty to theft in the second degree with deferred judgment and restitution 3500. Roger Lyons 45 Forest City pled guilty to fifth degree criminal mischief with restitution and costs 922. Scheduled violations list multiple speeding fines and related penalties across Mason City Forest City Britt Des Moines and other towns. Land transfers cover numerous estates and parcels in Buffalo Center Forest City Scarville and Logan Township with various executors and grantees.
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Estherville
Joshua Scott
Lake Mills
Alexander J. Bradley
Winnebago County
Carmen K. Hauge
Kiester
Minn
Pamida
Forest City
Roger Lyons
Kacey Brandt
Mason City
Levi Mahaney
Anthony —Krutsinger
Douglas Miller
Britt
Larry Daniel
Cory Gregor
Des Moines
Robert Rognes
Northwood
Kinzie Towry
Kevin McDonald
Teresa Hansen
Stratford
Brenda Schlichting
Owatonna
Joseph McPeek II
Wayland
Mich
Absentee ballots announced for September 11 school election
Karla Niederkoffer announces absentee ballots are available in Winnebago County Auditor's Office for the September 11 special school election. Voters may register and vote in person during regular hours and on listed dates. Forest City and Woden Crystal Lake districts seek to reorganize. Additional hours and deadlines specify in person voting, mail requests, and election day returns.
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Commissioner of Elections
Winnebago County
Auditor
Woden-Crystal Lake
Forest City
North Iowa
S. Clark Street
Auditor's Office
Auditor's
Additional CRP acreage approved for emergency haying and grazing
The Iowa Farm Service Agency expands emergency haying and grazing authorization for CRP acreage due to drought. New practices include CP8A Grass Waterway CP23 Wetland Restoration CP23A Wetland Restoration non floodplain CP27 Farmable Wetland CP28 Farmable Wetland Buffer CP41 Flooded Prairie Wetland CP25 Rare and Declining Habitat now eligible for haying. Check eligibility with local FSA. ineligible include life easements and land within 120 feet of a stream. More details at fsa.usda.gov.
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