Officials say preliminary findings indicate increased efforts to control curly leaf pond weed on East Lake Okoboji have been fairly successful this season.

Heavy rain Wednesday and Wednesday night has resulted in extensive flooding in many parts of the region this (Thurs.) morning. 

(Arnolds Park)-Thursday evening concert series gets underway with Daybreak and a Tribute to Roy Orbison and Bobby Goldsboro.

(Estherville)-Wall slated to arrive in Estherville Thursday afternoon.

The Clay County Convention and Visitor's Bureau is accepting applications for the Clay County Tourism Grant. 

O'Brien county residents that experienced damage in last week's flooding are being urged to apply for help through the state's Individual Assistance program.

Young Professionals of Iowa has announced it will hold its 2018 conference in Spencer September 20^th and 21^st.

Dickinson county ranks much higher than state averages when it comes to immunization rates.

An Orange City woman was injured last week in a single vehicle crash in Osceola county.

A new face has joined this staff this summer at the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation.

Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College approved the college's 2019 operational budget of just over $21 million at their meeting Tuesday at the Spencer campus.

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a $7,000 grant through the O'Brien County Community Foundation/Siouxland Community Foundation.

(Okoboji)-Authors to offer updated edition of their book on the legendary venue.  

Flooding has resulted in the temporary closure of the post office in Ashton.

The Lakes Regional Healthcare Foundation recently received a gift of $2,872 for Lakes Regional Healthcare's cancer program.

A lakes area marina will be attempting to set a new world record this weekend. 

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been monitoring a diesel spill that happened Monday in a semi crash in Lyon county.

A Wisconsin man escaped serious injury in a single vehicle crash that happened in a torrential downpour last Thursday in O'Brien county.

(Estherville)-10 Local Women to be featured in Performance Art Show.

A single vehicle crash Saturday in Palo Alto county sent two people to the hospital.

A West Bend man faces charges following a pursuit Sunday that started in Palo Alto county and ended in Pocahontas county.

An Iowa man sustained minor injuries in a farm equipment-vehicle accident Saturday in Nobles County.

A report Friday evening of some missing boaters on the Little Sioux River in Clay county made for some tense moments.

(Okoboji)-Protected orchids should not be moved from native habitat.

Governor Kim Reynolds Friday issued a disaster proclamation for O'Brien county as a result of flooding that took place Thursday.

Today's (Fri.) announcement by the White House it's moving forward with 25 percent tariffs on up to $50 billion of chinese products imported into the U.S is sparking renewed concerns in the ag community. 

Healthcare providers are reminding everyone of the dangers of heat-related illness, with hot, humid conditions in the forecast through the upcoming weekend.

The Okoboji School Board earlier this week set July 9^th as the date for a public hearing to consider the sale of the middle school building and land.

A long time activist of the Dickinson County Republican Party was recently honored. 

Authorities have released details into a collision Tuesday on Highway 18 about six miles west of Emmetsburg.

We now know who will be occupying the current Eaton Corporation building in west Spencer.

Residents in several northwest Iowa counties are cleaning up following this morning's thunderstorms that dumped large amounts of rain in a relatively short time. Especially hard hit was Hartley

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig was in Spencer today (Thurs.) where he spoke at a ribbon cutting ceremony on a recently completed wetland project on 4^th Avenue Southwest, south of Wal-Mart. 

(Spirit Lake)-Itch is most prevalent from Father's Day until the 4th of July.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a combination of clear skies, hot temperatures and high humidity could bring poor air quality to most of the state starting Friday and continuing through the upcoming weekend.

The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening took no action on a request to re-consider making a portion of Lakeshore Drive near the Central Emporium a one-way street.

Some lower speed limits could be in the works for a couple of heavily traveled streets in Okoboji.

Intense thunderstorms early this (Thursday) morning dumped flooding rains on portions of the region. 

(Estherville)-The Headliners to perform several concerts next week.

Two people wanted on warrants for forgery and other charges were arrested early this (Wed.) morning by authorities in Palo Alto county. 

Today (Wed.) marks a very somber anniversary for the Iowa Great Lakes and most of Dickinson county. 

The future of the Spirit Lake Airport, located in the city of Okoboji, could now hinge on some trees. 

Making sure the T's are crossed and the I's are dotted. That was the message Mayor Mary Vanderwoude had at Tuesday's Okoboji City Council meeting for the general public and White Cap LLC, the new owner/developer of the former Inn site.

The city of Spirit Lake has a new Mayor.

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig will be making some stops later this week in Clay county. 

(Sheldon)-Participants encouraged to stay hydrated with very warm temperatures expected for the weekend.

A traffic stop this past Saturday in Emmet county resulted in the arrests of two people on drug charges.

A special ceremony marking completion of the new Iowa Great Lakes Masonic Center in Spirit Lake will be held this Saturday.

Community First Broadcasting, LLC announced today (Tues.) the company is launching a new division that offers digital marketing services.

A boil advisory for some customers of Iowa Lakes Regional Water customers on the northwest side of Big Spirit Lake, Little Spirit Lake and the Loon Lake area will go in affect Tuesday. 

(Milford)-Presentation on Solar Car at Lakeside Lab Tuesday evening.

The Spirit Lake City Council is still considering an ordinance that would allow consumer-grade fireworks to be shot off in the city between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm on July 3^rd and 4^th on private property and permission of the private property owner.

A single vehicle crash Saturday on Interstate 90 near Luverne sent one person to the hospital.

A vehicle that was reported stolen out of Palo Alto county was recovered Friday afternoon from the Little Sioux River just west of Milford.

(Arnolds Park)-Capital Campaign continues effort to furnish new space.

Governor Kim Reynolds today (Fri.) announced the appointment of Charles Borth as a district court judge in Judicial District 3A.

They'll be celebrating the red, white and blue this weekend in Spencer.

A jury has acquitted a lakes area man who had been accused of inappropriately touching a teen.

Some new competitions are being added to the lineup this year at the Clay County Fair. 

Jury deliberations are underway following a trial earlier this week for a lakes area man accused of inappropriately touching a teen.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an Estherville infant.

An Okoboji woman was charged after the Pocahontas County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle for speeding Tuesday night.

A two-vehicle collision Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 71 and 30^th Street in Spirit Lake sent two people to the hospital.

An investigation by Clay county authorities into a domestic assault that allegedly took place Sunday has resulted in the arrest of a Gillette Grove man.

A 21-year-old Primghar man... arrested last November after he allegedly struck another man in the head with an exhaust pipe... has been sentenced.

The Dickinson County Taxpayers Association will hold their annual meeting Friday (June 8th) at the Hedberg Theatre in the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum building in Arnolds Park. 

Minor injuries were reported Tuesday in a single vehicle crash in Palo Alto county.

(Okoboji)-Documentary directed by Spirit Lake Graduate and Award Winning Director Nicholas Shrunk.

(Worthington)-National Recording Artist Neal McCoy to headline Saturday night.

The Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission has adopted a lake level management plan for the Iowa Great Lakes.

The building that formerly housed Eaton's Manufacturing in Spencer has a new owner. Western Iowa Associates, LLC of Fort Wayne, Indiana has purchased the 330,000 square foot building for $2.55 million.

Unofficial results are in from Tuesday's Republican primary races for the district 1, 2 and 4 seats on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors.

(Okoboji)-Musicians encouraged to play with House Band, Sly James & The New City Council

(Okoboji)-Boji Bantam Children's Theatre to begin June 20.

There's a crowded field of candidates on the ballot for today's Primary Election in Dickinson county. 

A Milford man has been charged in connection with the theft of a truck from North Lake Truck Repair in Storm Lake.

Authorities have released details into a nearly head-on crash May 28^th on a gravel road in O'Brien county that sent one person to the hospital.

(Okoboji)-Dill's new book inspired by 750 mile trip down Missouri River.

An Emmetsburg man was injured Friday when a motorcycle he was operating collided with a deer.

Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident on the Highway 4 and Interstate 90 interchange in Sherburn Sunday afternoon.

Fire this (Sunday) evening caused extensive damage to the shelter house at Pikes Point State Park on West Lake Okoboji.

A collision late Friday night just west of Vick's Corner involving some farm equipment and a motorcycle claimed the life of a Spirit Lake man.

Iowa driver's licenses are about to take on a new look. Dickinson County Treasurer Kris Rowley tells KUOO news the licenses will have a new design starting Monday.

A single vehicle crash Thursday evening on Highway 71 in Jackson county sent one person to the hospital.