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2021 U Of O Winter Games Are Officially Under Way

January 29, 2021

This year’s University of Okoboji Winter Games were officially kicked off this (Fri.) morning for a full weekend of fun.

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Clay Co. Public Health Announces Plans To Begin Phase 1B, Tier 1 COVID Vaccinations February 1st, But Numbers Will Be Very Limited

January 28, 2021

Because of the limited supply Clay County Public Health says they are working with local healthcare professionals to identify patients 65 or older who are most vulnerable for severe illness.

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Okoboji Summer Theatre hopes to announce upcoming Season in April

January 28, 2021

(Okoboji)-OST Association fundraiser will probably be held in the spring as well

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Milford Woman Sentenced On Federal Firearms & Meth Charges

January 28, 2021

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 28-year-old Elizabeth Strang was sentenced today (Thurs.) in U.S. District Court in Sioux City after pleading guilty in September of last year to possession of stolen firearms and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

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Lakes Area Authorities Say They Will Have Additional Officers On Duty This Winter Games Weekend

January 28, 2021

Dickinson county authorities say 31 people were arrested during the 2020 Winter Games.

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H-M-S Kindergarten Students To Learn How To Ride Bike Through Special Program

January 28, 2021

Thanks to an effort led by PE teacher Janet Prins, the H-M-S community raised the funding needed to acquire specially equipped learn-to-ride bikes, helmets and curriculum.

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Clay County Traffic Stop Lands Cylinder Woman In Jail On Drug Charges

January 27, 2021

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle for speeding around 10:30 pm and discovered the driver, 41-year-old Jeanne Nelson, was wanted on a warrant from Freeborn county, Minnesota. 

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Okoboji Kite Festival to fly over University of Okoboji Winter Games Friday and Saturday

January 27, 2021

(Okoboji)-Participants coming from across the country for the festival 

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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Sign Off On Plans To Strengthen Four Bridges In The County

January 27, 2021

County Engineer Dan Eckert estimated the cost at roughly $70,000 for each bridge, saying it will extend the time before they will need to be replaced altogether

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Gov. Kim Reynolds Says Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be On Its Way To Iowa; Denies Allegations Of Preferential Treatment

January 27, 2021

The Governor said she was informed of that during a conference call with governors that was held Tuesday by members of the White House COVID response team

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