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Rescue Crews Respond In Estherville When Kayak Flips Over
May 19, 2024
(Estherville)– There was a close call Saturday when a kayak flipped over on the West Fork of the Des Moines River in Estherville. According to a post on their Facebook page, the Estherville Fire Department says a child was being sucked under a log jam and that the child’s life jacket had become tangled in […]
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Special Mural Unveiled At Arnolds Park Amusement Park
May 17, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– A special mural for the famous train ride at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park was unveiled this (Fri.) morning. The mural was made possible by students in the Okoboji High School No Boundaries program, who lined up an artist for the project. It depicts a number of features from the Iowa Great Lakes, […]
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May 19th-25th Marks 50th Observance Of EMS Week
May 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Next week marks the observance of EMS Week. According to a press release from Lakes Regional Healthcare, Dickinson county has more than 90 volunteer first responders, 35 law enforcement officers, six dispatchers, nearly 20 DNR Lake Patrol officers, six fire departments, an underwater team, the LRH ambulance service and emergency department. Specialized equipment […]
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Arnolds Park City-Wide Cleanup Set For June 3rd
May 17, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The city-wide cleanup day for Arnolds Park is set for Monday, June 3rd. City officials say discounted tags for appliances, furniture, and electronics may be purchased at City Hall from May 28th-June 3rd. Anyone with questions should contact the Arnolds Park City Hall.
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Northbound Lanes Of Hwy 71 In Arnolds Park To Re-Open Friday (May 17th)
May 16, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– There’s an update to report as work on this phase of the Highway 71 project through the lakes corridor is winding down. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, the northbound lanes of the highway from Broadway Street to Ackley Street will re-open to traffic early Friday (May 17th) afternoon. The northbound traffic […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Announces Appointments
May 16, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is announcing a couple of appointments. Pending approval by the Board of Trustees, Darci Curry will become the new Director of Records and Registration. She previously served as the college’s Records Coordinator. Autumn Larsen will serve as the new TRIO Director at Iowa Lakes, pending grant and board approval. Larsen […]
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Annual Citywide Cleanup Day In Okoboji Is June 3rd
May 16, 2024
(Okoboji)– Those living in the city of Okoboji may want to do some spring cleaning over the next couple of weeks. City Administrator Michael Meyers says the annual citywide cleanup day will be June 3rd… Meyers adds tags will still be required to dispose of some items even on cleanup day… Anyone with questions should […]
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Bedell Family YMCA & Camp Foster Among Those Awarded Funding Through Good Neighbor Fund
May 16, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Bedell Family YMCA and Camp Foster have been awarded funding through the Good Neighbor Fund of Dickinson County. Andrew Fisher, YMCA CEO, says Camp Foster is receiving a little more than $9,000 to update current and new program areas… Fisher says the Bedell Family YMCA was awarded a little more than $11,000 […]
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ISU Extension & Outreach Dickinson County Starting A “Venture Program”
May 16, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A new program is being launched in Dickinson county for adults interested in exploring and supporting local businesses. Sue Boettcher, Adult Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dickinson County says they’re excited to get their “Venture Club” up and running… It will be held Friday, May 31st… Boettcher says if […]
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