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Dickinson Co. Conservation Board Approves Revised Conceptual Plan For Sherwood Forest
August 11, 2022
(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Conservation Board Wednesday evening approved a revised conceptual plan for Sherwood Forest, a park being developed on the site of the former Inn golf course in Okoboji. The revisions were made after residents living near the site expressed a number of concerns. Lee Sorenson, Executive Director of the Dickinson County Conservation […]
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Arnolds Park Public Library Invites You To Meet Lily, The Library Dog
August 11, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– Spend some time at the Arnolds Park Public Library and you may just meet a new best friend. Librarian Cara Rice says they have a new four legged, furry mascot: Lily, the Library Dog… Rice says they realize not everyone is fond of dogs, although Lily is extremely outgoing and very friendly. For […]
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Planning To Build Dormitories To House International Student Workers
August 11, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening approved the re-zoning of some properties immediately adjacent to the amusement park. Arnolds Park CEO John Pausley says it will accommodate plans to build some housing for the park’s international workers… Pausley says that while they are currently working on a design for the buildings, the […]
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Okoboji Blue Water Festival to Feature Free Family Activities on Saturday
August 10, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has expanded the kids and family activites this year. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Blue Water Festival will feature a number of free activities for families and children on Saturday.Festival Co-Chair Julie Peterson explains. “The kids and family activities will be running from 10-2. One thing they’ll […]
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Okoboji Blue Water Festival to feature Fishing Seminar with Pro Keith Kavajecz August 13
August 10, 2022
(Arnolds Park)-The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club will present a Fishing Seminar Saturday morning during the Okoboji Blue Water Festival. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Blue Water Festival schedule includes a Fishing Seminar with Fishing Pro Keith Kavajez, who is a product consultant for top fishing brand companies, including Pure Fishing. “I actually […]
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Supply Chain Issues Continuing To Cause Headaches
August 10, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Supply chain issues are continuing to cause headaches for many. The Dickinson County Secondary Roads Department is among those being impacted. County Engineer Dan Eckert told the Board of Supervisors this week it’s continuing to wreak havoc on several projects his department has going on right now, especially anything related to culverts… Eckert […]
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Okoboji City Council Approves Final Adoption Of New Zoning Regs. For Campgrounds/RV Parks
August 10, 2022
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening approved the final adoption of new zoning regulations for campgrounds and RV parks. City Administrator Michael Meyers outlined the changes that were recommended by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission… The unanimous vote to adopt the changes followed a series of public hearings the council held on the […]
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Ground Breaking Held On Improvements At Camp Foster
August 10, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday evening on some improvements at Camp Foster. It’s being made possible through the YMCA of the Okoboji’s Igniting a Healthy Legacy Campaign. Andrew Fisher, the organization’s CEO, said it’s been a long process to get to this point… Fisher adds the projects represent a secure future for […]
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Okoboji Council Hears Revised Plans For Sherwood Forest Park
August 10, 2022
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council was updated Tuesday evening on revised plans for the Sherwood Forest Park to be constructed at the site of the former Inn golf course. City Administrator Michael Meyers reported on a recent meeting he and some city council members had with representatives of the Dickinson County Conservation Board, which is […]
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Okoboji City Council Discusses Dangerous Trail Crossing
August 10, 2022
(Okoboji)– There was discussion at the conclusion of Tuesday’s Okoboji City Council meeting regarding a dangerous crossing of the Dickinson County recreational trail in the area of Stakeout Road, just east of Exchange Street. It was the scene of an accident this past Friday in which a man was struck by a vehicle and was […]
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