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Okoboji Council Approves Front Yard Setback Revision

July 15, 2022

(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council this week made a major change to the city’s zoning ordinance as it pertains to the determination of front yard setbacks for properties zoned R-3 Lakeshore Residential in that city. City Administrator Michael Meyers told the council in the past the determination was made in an entirely different way that […]

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Crash On N.E. Side Of Big Spirit Seriously Injures Spencer man

July 15, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– A Spencer man was seriously injured late Thursday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on the northeast side of Big Spirit Lake. The Iowa State Patrol says 70-year-old Robert Barber of Spencer lost control of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado while traveling eastbound in the area of 1237 260th Avenue. Troopers say the vehicle […]

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Nobles County Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital

July 15, 2022

(Worthington)- Another crash in the area has sent two to the hospital, near Worthington. Thursday around 2:39 pm the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a crash on westbound Interstate 90 near mile marker 35, in Dewald Township. Teresa Ann Walker, age 65 of Houlton, Wisconsin was driving a Lexus LX pulling a camper […]

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Group Files Lawsuit In Effort To Stop RV Park At Former Woodlyn Hills Golf Course

July 14, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– A legal battle is looming over a conditional use permit the Dickinson County Board of Adjustment approved on a 3 to 2 vote June 6th for a 174-unit RV Park at the former Woodlyn Hills Golf Course east of Milford. The Country View Acres Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit in Dickinson County […]

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Okoboji Jeep Club to host Blue Water 4×4 Show July 16

July 14, 2022

(Arnolds Park)-Look for the Jeeps and 4×4 Vehicles at Preservation Plaza on Saturday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Jeep Club will host the Blue Water 4 x 4 Show on Saturday.Organizer Clint Badberg says all kinds of vehicles will be on display. “Primarily, it’s not so much a car show as it is […]

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Dickinson County Water Quality Commission Gives Update

July 14, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– Member entities of the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission may be requested to increase their contributions to the organization. Coordinator John Wills told the Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday this would be the first time since the commission was founded in 2001 that they’ve sought an increase. He says inflation since then has […]

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Okoboji City Council Updated On Hwy 71 Reconstruction

July 14, 2022

(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council was updated Tuesday regarding the planned reconstruction of Highway 71 through that community. As we reported previously, the Iowa Department of Transportation plans to re-bid the project this fall. City Administrator Michael Meyers explains what that means for the city of Okoboji… Meyers says two-way traffic will be maintained throughout […]

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Okoboji City Council Sets Public Hearing On Proposed Revision In Zoning Regs. For Campgrounds

July 14, 2022

(Okoboji)– The Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Okoboji has put forth a recommendation to the city council that would result in some additional hoops to jump through for anyone planning to develop a campground or R-V park in a commercially zoned area of the city. City Administrator Michael Meyers outlined the recommendation […]

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More Improvements Coming To Wildcat Stadium

July 14, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– Some more improvements are in the works for what’s become an iconic baseball field in Arnolds Park. The City Council Wednesday evening awarded a bid for the second phase of renovations at Wildcat Stadium. Councilman John Adams, Sr. has been spearheading the project. He says this phase will include construction of a walking […]

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Dickinson Co. Conservation Bd. Reviews Sherwood Forest Plans

July 14, 2022

(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Conservation Board Wednesday evening reviewed plans for the proposed park at the former Inn golf course in Okoboji, to be known as “Sherwood Forest”. It was the first time board members have seen the plans, which were initially unveiled at Tuesday’s Okoboji City Council meeting where neighbors voiced concerns over parking, […]

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