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A Well Known Lakes Area Golf Course Will Be Changing Hands
April 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– A well known golf course in the Iowa Great Lakes will be coming under new ownership in a few years from now. In a video on Facebook, Nick Christensen has confirmed he’s entered an agreement with current owners Randy and Molly Rohlfsen to purchase Emerald Hills Golf Course over the next three to […]
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Water Rates In Okoboji May Be Going Up
April 10, 2025
(Okoboji)– Another lakes area community is looking at a possible increase in water rates. The Okoboji City Council Tuesday set May 13th as the date for a public hearing on a possible increase for that community. City Administrator Michael Meyers says Central Water, which provides drinking water to both Okoboji and Arnolds Park, is facing […]
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Lake Park Fire Dept. Holding An Omelet Feed Fundraiser This Sunday, April 13th
April 10, 2025
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park Fire Department holds one of it’s major fundraisers of the year this weekend. Chief Brandon Ehret says they’ll be holding an omelet feed Sunday from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm at the fire station. He says they’ll be accepting a freewill donation… Ehret says it’s a great way to meet […]
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City Of Estherville To Relax Some Ordinances During RAGBRAI
April 10, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved a provision that will temporarily relax some ordinances for RAGBRAI. The relaxation will be for several things, including the allowance of open containers in public places including the outdoor entertainment area downtown and parks. The temporary relaxation will be in place beginning July 21st and will end at […]
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NW Iowa Concert & Jazz Band Concert Coming Up
April 10, 2025
(Estherville)– The Northwest Iowa Concert Band and Jazz Band will hold a concert on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Estherville VFW. The concert band is directed by Rich Nicklay and the jazz band by Scott Benjamin. Nicklay says it will be a night to enjoy… Nicklay talks about what the concert band […]
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Okoboji School Board Hears Revised Cost Estimates For Elementary, High School Projects
April 10, 2025
(Milford)– The Okoboji School Board Wednesday evening was updated on cost estimates and the design process for the new elementary school and renovations at the high school. The timeline for the elementary project calls for plans to be sent to potential bidders on April 24th with bids to be submitted by 2:00 pm May 22nd […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Pushes Re-Set Button On Proposed Housing Development
April 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening voted 5 to nothing to deny a preliminary plat for the first phase of Emerald Estates. It doesn’t mean the housing development is being rejected. It just means the planning process needs to be re-visited to address some concerns expressed during Wednesday’s public hearing. While the […]
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Firefighters From Multiple Departments Battle Grassfire East Of Wallingford
April 9, 2025
(Wallingford)– Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a grass fire Tuesday near High Lake, east of Wallingford. The Wallingford Fire Department was called to 2300 440th Avenue and found the fire moving into some DNR land. Mutual aid was then requested from the Estherville, Gruver, Ringsted and Graettinger Fire Departments. They were able to contain and […]
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Ag Official: Spring Field Work Should Kick Into High Gear In Coming Days
April 9, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Weather permitting, a lot of fieldwork will likely be getting underway throughout the area in coming days. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says the forecast looks ideal… Nesseth says some fertilizer is also going on right now.
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SL Fire Dept. Holding It’s 70th Annual Pancake Feed This Saturday (April 12th)
April 9, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Fire Department holds one of its largest fundraisers of the year this weekend. Chief Pat Daly says they’ll be holding their pancake feed Saturday. He says this year marks a special milestone for the event… Daly says a lot of things have changed over the 70 years they’ve held the […]
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