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West Okoboji Applying For CAT Grant For Terrace Park Beach/Alex Danbom Park Renovations
January 10, 2023
(West Okoboji)– The city of West Okoboji is applying for a $500,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant through the state of Iowa to help fund a major renovation of Terrace Park Beach and neighboring Alex Danbom Park. The project has a total estimated cost of nearly 2 million dollars. The CAT Grant application requires […]
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Strut Your Mutt Dog Show to be held January 28 during The University of Okoboji Winter Games
January 10, 2023
(Okoboji)-The Strut Your Mutt Dog Show will return for The University of Okoboji Winter Games on Saturday, January 28. Hailey Dirks, Shelter Director for The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa says, the fun event directly benefits the shelter. “The show will start at 11 but registration begins, I believe, around 10 o’clock. I think it’s […]
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Clay County Fair and Events Center announces Evening of Desserts and Laughs February 17
January 10, 2023
(Spencer)- The Clay County Fair & Events Center has announced an evening of desserts and laughs on Friday, February 17 with comedians Tim Harmston and Mary Mack to appear in Spencer. Harmston and Mack, who have both performed previously on free entertainment stages at the Clay County Fair, will headline the comedy show starting at […]
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City Of Spirit Lake Reminds Everyone Of Ordinances For Snow Removal & Snowmobile Operators
January 10, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The city of Spirit Lake is reminding residents of ordinances pertaining to snow and ice removal from sidewalks and the operation of snowmobiles. City officials say property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property. City Code in Spirit Lake requires snow and ice be removed from the […]
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YMCA Of The Okoboji’s Thanks Outgoing Board Chair
January 9, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The YMCA of the Okoboji’s is expressing gratitude to their outgoing Board Chair Sara Frerichs. Frerichs served on the organization’s board of directors the past two years and played a vital role in the YMCA’s “Igniting a Healthy Legacy Campaign”.
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Clay County Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
January 9, 2023
(Spencer)– A single vehicle crash Friday in Clay county sent one person to the hospital. The Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Inga Hoffman of Milford was driving a 2021 Toyota Venza southbound in the 3200 mile of 340th Avenue when it left the snow and slush covered road while rounding a curve. The vehicle traveled into […]
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House Speaker Pro-Tem John Wills Outlines Republican Priorities As Iowa Legislature Convenes
January 9, 2023
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Legislature gavels into session later this (Mon.) morning at the statehouse in Des Moines. State Representative John Wills of Spirit Lake will once again serve as Speaker Pro-Tem in the Iowa House. He says more property tax reform is high on the agenda for Republicans who control both chambers of state […]
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Children’s Book Author With Ties To Area Receives Special Review
January 9, 2023
(Denison)– An author that has ties to the area has received special accolades for her latest children’s book. Haley McAndrews of Denison, Iowa, has earned a five-star book review from Reader’s Favorite for her second children’s picture book, titled “Counting Toasters 1 to 10”. The book officially releases tomorrow (Tues. 1/10). McAndrews’ first book, titled […]
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Estherville Man Arrested For Alleged Multiple Violations Of Protective Order
January 7, 2023
(Estherville)– An Estherville man has been arrested for allegedly breaking terms of a protective order on multiple occasions. Estherville police say it stems from November 0f 2022 when the suspect, 38-year-old Joshua Claussen of Estherville, attempted to break into a residence. A protection order was issued by the court against Claussen. Claussen is accused of […]
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