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Spirit Of Okoboji Announces Museum Development & Public History Advisor
October 28, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Spirit of Okoboji is bringing some additional expertise to the table in its support of the Friends of Abbie Gardner Cabin. Drew Hage of Spirit of Okoboji says they’re engaging the services of Dr. Kevin Mason as Museum Development and Public History Advisor… Dr. Mason is an Assistant Professor of History at the […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Approves Urban Renewal Agreement With County For LRH Project
October 28, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening signed off on a joint agreement with Dickinson county allowing for the establishment of an urban renewal area to assist Lakes Regional Healthcare with its Emergency Department project. City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says the urban renewal area will encompass the hospital’s campus… “But for the county […]
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Old Harris-Lake Park Elementary School Is A Step Closer To Coming Down
October 27, 2026
(Lake Park)– Meeting in special session, the Harris-Lake Park School Board this (Tues.) afternoon approved specifications and bid documents for the demolition of the old elementary school in Lake Park. Superintendent Mike Thompson… “And essentially next steps for us will be asbestos abatement which is happening here in a few weeks. There is still some […]
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Tourism In The Iowa Great Lakes In 2025 Contributed $241.38 Million To Local Economy
October 27, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Earlier we told you about the economic impact tourism had statewide in Iowa in 2025. Kylie Zankowski of Vacation Okoboji and Okoboji Tourism says the strong numbers in that report carried over to the Iowa Great Lakes as well… “We had another really strong year for tourism here in the Iowa Great Lakes. […]
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Many Food Pantries Continue To See Increase In Demand
October 27, 2026
(Undated)– Soaring food and gas prices are forcing more people to turn to food banks for assistance. Annette Hacker of Food Bank of Iowa says pantries in 55 counties, including some in our area, continue to see an increase in demand… “We continue to see more people visiting a pantry for the very first time. […]
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Authorities Remind Everyone To Play It Safe This Halloween
October 27, 2026
(Undated)– Another reminder to keep safety in mind this Halloween. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol reminds parents to make sure children are seen and that drivers need to be extra cautious… “I’ve already seen a few community events where they’ve had some different stuff going on with that, so watch out for the […]
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Collision Near Storm Lake Claims A Life
October 27, 2026
A Buena Vista University (BVU) student has died following a two-vehicle crash south of Storm Lake Monday afternoon. Two other BVU students were injured. BVU President Brian Lenzmeier announced the death of Kaylee Nachtigal in an email to the university community Monday evening. He said the two other students involved in the crash sustained injuries […]
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IGL Chamber Announces Promotion
October 27, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing a promotion. President/CEO Blain Andera says Michaela Arneson has been promoted to Director of Membership and Communications. Arneson previously served as the organization’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Andera says in her new role Arneson will work closely with Chamber members, community partners and […]
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Terril Officials Hope New Additive Will Help Improve Water Quality
October 27, 2026
(Terril)– A new process is being implemented in Terril as the city continues to struggle with the quality of its drinking water. The city council voted unanimously Monday evening to include what’s known as a “poly orthophosphate blend” as part of the treatment process. to improve the quality of the drinking water and extend the […]
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