(Okoboji)-Reception from 5-7, program at 7 pm.

(Okoboji)-Free and open to public starting at 7 pm.

The Spirit Lake School Board approved a contract settlement with the district's teachers for the upcoming fiscal year during a special session this (Wed.) afternoon.

City officials in Milford say an adult caberet that was destroyed by fire will not be allowed to be re-built as such under the city's zoning ordinance.

While you'll be able to buy consumer grade fireworks in the city of Spirit Lake, you'll have to go somewhere else to shoot them off.

An alleged incident May 16th at a church in Sibley has resulted in the arrest of a Sibley man.

Iowa court offices will be closed this Friday (May 26th) because of mid-year budget cuts that forced the Judicial Branch to reduce expenses.

A Ruthven man has been sentenced to prison term not to exceed five years on charges out of Palo Alto county stemming from an incident early this year.

An Estherville man wanted on a bench warrant out of Palo Alto county for a probation violation was taken into custody early Monday.

A man wanted on a warrant out of Texas has been arrested in Lyon county.

A Rock Rapids man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant charging him with sexual abuse in the 3rd degree.

A Rushmore, Minnesota man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop this past Saturday in Sioux county of northwest Iowa.

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office has released details into a traffic stop back on May 13th that resulted in the arrest of a Spencer man on drug charges.

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office has released details into an incident back on May 14th in which a motorcycle was observed by a deputy traveling at a high rate of speed on County Road N-14 south of Highway 9.

(Arnolds Park)-Volunteer Meeting slated for June 1

A Spirit Lake man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court on a charge of possession of child pornography.

The Milford City Council Monday evening approved the resignation of Police Chief Vernon Flack.

(Okoboji)-Dr. Mary Skopec to discuss "Is it Safe to Swim? History and Lessons from Beach Monitoring in Iowa."

Camp Okoboji is about to unveil a new 1.4 million dollar facility.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office has released details into an incident back on May 2nd in Fostoria that resulted in the arrest of a man on weapons and other charges.

A collision this past Thursday in Clay county involving a pickup and a semi sent one of the drivers to the hospital.

A man wanted for identity theft turned himself in to the Clay county authorities last week.

A Peterson woman was injured in a single vehicle crash Friday evening on a Clay county road.

A California company is acquiring the assets of Carroll, Iowa based Farner- Bocken Company.

Two Lakes Area cities this week will consider ordinances pertaining to the usage and sales of fireworks.

Two people were injured, one seriously, in a collision Thursday on Highway 10 one mile west of Orange City.

A woman was seriously injured Wednesday after getting caught in a power take off shaft on a tender truck at the Archer Co-op Grain Company in Archer.

A renovation of the exterior of the historic Carnegie Building in downtown Spirit Lake has brought back the structure's original lustre.

The longtime Police Chief of Milford is stepping down.

(Arnolds Park)-Queen II Excursions offered Saturday & Sunday.

(Okoboji)-"Sneak Peek" of Pioneer Park Nature Preserve on May 23.

Spirit Lake Middle School 7th/8th Grade Band, directed by Rich Nicklay, will be participating in the Orange City Tulip Festival Parade, this coming Saturday, May 20.

Camp Autumn has received a donation of fishing equipment and supplies from the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club.

An Illinois man escaped injury when a semi he was driving overturned early Thursday in O'Brien county.

More stable crop prices have improved the economic outlook for rural parts of 10 plains and western states, but bankers expect little growth in the next few months.

A two-vehicle collision Wendesday evening in O'Brien county sent two people to the hospital.

A Worthington man was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to more than five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Staff from USDA Rural Development today (Thurs.) participated in grand opening ceremonies for Studio 21, a business development center in Estherville.

The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce presented 4 checks from Walleye Weekend proceeds to four Lake Protective Associations in the Iowa Great Lakes Region

A local pizza restaurant is embarking on a solar energy project.

Iowa's governor says he'll issue a disaster proclamation for two northern counties.

Chuckwagon races, tractor pulls and auto races are among the dirt events scheduled for this year's Clay County Fair.

High wind associated with severe thunderstorms caused extensive damage Wednesday to a portion of the newly constructed Beef Technology facility at Iowa Lakes Community College’s farm laboratory west of Emmetsburg.

(Spencer)-Public will have opportunity to vote on art work at RAGBRAI Town Hall Meeting May 23.

Okoboji High School has received the Bronze Ranking in the U.S. News and World Report 2017 rankings of the best high schools in the United States.

A Milford man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court on a meth charge.

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued flood warnings for the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan Rivers.

The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office has arrested an Ayrshire woman on warrants charging her with neglect of a dependent person and child endangerment.

Clay county authorities have released information into a traffic stop last month that resulted in several charges being filed against a Minnesota man.

A Spencer man who allegedly threatened some neighbors with a crossbow Tuesday evening was involved in a stand-off with law enforcement that lasted into the early morning hours this (Wed.) morning.

Two area fire departments battled a large field fire Tuesday evening near Montgomery.

(Milford)-- Numerous calls over the past 36 hours or so have kept the Milford Fire Department on the run.

Authorities say two people were injured in a collision of two motorbikes this past Saturday in Lyon county.

Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College set tuition and fees for the upcoming school year at their meeting Tuesday in Spirit Lake.

A traffic stop Monday evening on Highway 71 near Spencer resulted in the arrest of a man on several charges.

(Okoboji)-Box Office to open June 5.

An overnight fire has destroyed a business in Fostoria.

A thunderstorm that literally collapsed on top of the area brought a downburst along with it, producing winds that in some cases gusted to nearly 80 mph between about 4:15 and 5:00 am this (Tues.) morning.

The public got a firsthand look Monday evening at some enhancements being proposed for the river front area of Spencer.

An Arnolds Park man was injured today (Mon.) when a tractor he was driving was rear-ended by a pickup.

A former Spencer pastor who also previously served as Director of the Spencer Dream Center pleaded guilty today (Mon.) to two Class D felony counts and one aggravated misdemeanor count of sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist.

(Okoboji)-Free series runs Tuesday evenings through early August.

A Spencer man escaped injury in a single vehicle rollover shortly before 9:00 am Sunday.

An Estherville man has been sentenced on sexual abuse and burglary charges.

An Ashton woman recently sentenced on forgery convictions for writing bad checks in Clay and Palo Alto counties now faces charges in another northwest Iowa county.

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that started in a garage and spread to a neighboring home over the weekend in Spencer.

Governor Terry Branstad will be making a stop in northwest Iowa next week.

Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey will be making several appearances in northwest Iowa next week.

A northwest Iowa woman has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for a scheme to defraud and obtain money through the U.S. Mail under false pretenses and filing a fraudulent tax return.

(Emmetsburg)-Kent Stock, Mike Piepel are Keynote Speakers.

Spencer-based Seasons Center For Behavioral Health has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Lakes Area Decat Board.

Nice weather is bringing more and more canoers and kayakers out onto the water.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 90 from the South Dakota border through the Beaver Creek area will be under construction beginning Saturday, May 20th.

An Ashton woman has been sentenced to prison for forgery after court action in several northwest Iowa counties.

The National Association of Letter Carriers hold their annual food drive this Saturday.

The execution of a search warrant on an apartment in Lake Park has resulted in the arrests of several people on drug charges.

(Okoboji)-Reservation deadline May 13

(Okoboji)-Dickinson County programs include Warbler Walk and "Birdwatcher-in-Chief."

Justin Moore with special guests Parmalee and Jordan Rager will be kicking off the grandstand entertainment at this year's Clay County Fair.

Spirit Lake city officials say last week's citywide cleanup days were once again a big success

Getting to and from Sioux City could be more of a challenge this summer.

It was just Tuesday Governor Terry Branstad signed a bill into law legalizing the sale of bottle rockets, roman candles and most other consumer fireworks. Already two vendors have announced plans to open fireworks stands in the Iowa Great Lakes.

(Okoboji)-Photographers & Authors Mark Hirsh, Brian Peterson and David Thoreson featured.

The remains of an Iowa sailor killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are being returned for burial in Kossuth County.

A traffic stop this past Saturday in Clay county resulted in the arrest of a man on drug charges.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has legalized the sale of bottle rockets, roman candles and most other consumer fireworks, sparking enthusiasm from vendors eager to expand into the state.

Morton, Illinois-based Morton Buildings, Incorporated announced Tuesday 100 percent of the company is now owned by employees.

Spirit Lake residents may soon be seeing an increase in their water rates.

“Pioneering Pathways for Every Student”. That's the new brand tagline for the Okoboji Community Schools.

(Spencer)-Applications still being accepted for Camp Autumn.

No injuries were reported in a house fire earlier today (Tues.) in Estherville.

A multi-million dollar upgrade of the Arnolds Park Amusement Park is in the works.

Emergency management personnel from throughout Iowa will converge on the Iowa Great Lakes tomorrow (Wed.) for their annual seminar which will run through Saturday.

An Emmetsburg teen received some national recognition last (Mon.) evening for outstanding volunteer service.

Fundraising is underway to purchase new jaws of life equipment for the Lakes Area Extrication Unit.

A Sibley man was seriously injured Sunday after losing control of a dirt bike.

A Sibley man was arrested on several charges Sunday following a welfare check.

Minor injuries were reported Friday in a collision involving two pickups at the intersection of two county roads.

The city of Milford is looking into incentive programs to spur economic development and housing opportunities.

(Spencer)-Parsons one of nine to be named Certified Fair Executive.

Crews plan to begin cutting curly leaf pond weed on the north end of East Lake Okoboji one week from today, Monday, May 15th, weather permitting.

Trial for a Harris woman accused of having sex with a 28-year-old male client of Echo Plus is tentatively now set for July in Dickinson County District Court.

Iowa Lakes Community College is making the public aware of a program designed to assist students who are looking to transition from Iowa Lakes to a 4-year college.

It's official. One of the 10 specially tagged walleye in the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Walleye Weekend contest has been caught.

A Worthington man was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

(Okoboji)-New Executive Director brings strong background in water quality issues.

Governor Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday (May 8th) to honor Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Burbridge, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday of this week.

(Milford)-Autopsy shows Robert Brunner sustained fatal self-inflicted shot to the head, second shot to the torso.

The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has donated a little more than $3,500 to the Youth in Philanthropy program.

Saying how they know how much local citizens support the military and veterans, the Milford American Legion is urging area residents to show that same support to local law enforcement officers.

Iowa Lakes Community College is getting some special recognition.

The Okoboji Foundation's Youth In Philanthropy program has wrapped up another very successful season.

The countdown is on to the official start of the walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes.

(Arnolds Park)-Popular event coincides with Walleye Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes.

Construction is already underway, or soon will be, on various improvements at the campuses of Iowa Lakes Community College.

Special honors for three area nurses.

A student at Iowa Lakes Community College is raising awareness about world hunger.

A Sioux Center man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methampehtamine.

A Greenville man has been arrested in connection with an assault that allegedly took place Friday in that town.

A Sioux Rapids woman arrested back on April 28th on a warrant for domestic abuse assault also now faces a drug charge.

An investigation Tuesday of two suspicious men in Estherville resulted in them being arrested on drug charges.

Spencer City Manager Bob Fagen is stepping down.

Four people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from a search warrant that was executed April 28th at 560 Hayes Avenue in Primghar.

Authorities in O'Brien say they've made four arrests stemming from six burglaries in the Sutherland area that took place back in March and April.

Dickinson county authorities are investigating reports of a suspicious vehicle and two suspicious men.

(Okoboji)-Guest Artists to be on hand at area galleries and studios.

The inmate who escaped from a western Iowa jail Monday managed to steal a sheriff's deputy's gun as he was returning from a court appearance and shot two deputies.

A nearly head-on collision Sunday evening on Highway 4 about 9 miles north of Pocahontas sent both drivers to the hospital.

Farmers are being reminded to stay away from the right-of-way along county roads while planting crops this spring.

An entrepreneurial center will be established on the Buena Vista University campus in association with Iowa Lakes Corridor Development.

The Dickinson County Emergency Management Agency has a new tool: a drone.

A traffic stop early Sunday in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of a Buffalo Center man on drug charges.

An investigation into a report of a suspicious man near a convenience store in Armstrong Sunday morning resulted in the arrest of a Fairmont man on drugs and weapons charges.

Spencer police now say a juvenile has been charged in connection with a threat posted on social media involving Spencer Community Schools.

A 17-year-old led authorities on a high speed pursuit early Saturday in Emmet county that caused tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

(Estherville)-Final Coffee House of season to feature Cinco de Mayo theme, with free tacos, ice cream.

A Hinton man who was arrested during a traffic stop this weekend in Osceola county on an outstanding warrant now faces drug charges as well.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office has released details into a traffic stop April 22nd that resulted in the arrest of a man wanted on a drug charge.

The Minnesota State Patrol investigated two crashes over the weekend in Heron Lake that sent multiple people to the hospital. They occurred within 24 hours of each other at the intersection of 10th Street and Highway 60.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has released additional details into a report of shots fired in Milford Sunday night.

A local Rotary club is getting some special recognition for it's support of a program to end Polio internationally.

The Bedell Family YMCA and the Spencer Family YMCA are announcing today (Mon.) plans to collaborate on several fronts.

Iowa's largest utility is in the midst of a $3.6 billion investment in wind power and intends to keep spending on the towers with a goal of producing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources.

Officials say an arrest has been made after an unspecified threat was made against Spencer Community Schools on a social media site.

Officials have not yet released any details into an incident last (Sun.) evening in Milford in which gun shots were reportedly fired.