(Arnolds Park)-Donations of any size appreciated

The Rock 'n Roll Music Association and Clay County Heritage were each awarded $4,500 through the program.

Wednesday marked the highest testing day so far in the state with over 9,200 tests completed

The 2020 Dickinson County 4-H and FFA Fair is still on as of right now, but fair officials say whether or not it will actually happen depends upon what guidelines may be forthcoming from the Governor and health officials. 

The number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to increase in several area counties, including Dickinson county

The dead fish have been found in the lower half of East Lake Okoboji and down through the lower chain.

It brings the total number of cases in the state so far to 20,012 with 564 deaths so far.

Erin Reed of the Dickinson County Trails Board told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday trail usage for the months of April and May is up considerably from a year ago.

Thee received 298 votes while Janice Bowles received 157.

Mayor Kevin Robinson said he was assured by the organizers Thursday's event will be peaceful, but he says the city is taking the necessary precautions none-the-less.

There's a new twist in voting in today's (Tues.) primary election in one northwest Iowa county.

The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Tues.) reported that as of 10 a.m., there have been 20 additional COVID-19 deaths in Iowa and 264 new cases since 10 a.m. Monday.

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) awarded a bid of $181,634 for a major drainage and water quality project on the northwest side of East Lake Okoboji.

Another reminder that today (Tues.) is Primary Election day in the state of Iowa. Polls are open until 9:00 pm this (Tues.) evening.

The Spencer City Council Monday evening helped pave the way for a major housing project to proceed. 

Spencer Mayor Kevin Robinson has confirmed reports on social media of a possible protest in that city this Thursday.

No injuries were reported late this (Mon.) afternoon in a vehicle fire near Lake Park.

City officials say it will be taking place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (June 2nd-4th). 

(Arnolds Park)-The book covers over 1700 artists that appeared over the last 30 years.

City officials say Prairie Lane will be closed on the north loop near Elm Drive and Circle Drive.

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting five additional COVID-19 deaths in Iowa and 204 new cases for the past 24 hours ending at 10:00 am this (Mon.) morning.

Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm.

We now know the name of the Missouri man who nearly drowned last week on West Lake Okoboji.

According to Iowa's COVID-19 dashboard, as of 10 a.m. Saturday there had been eight more COVID-19 deaths and 343 new positive cases since Friday morning.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old George Skyler Ellsworth Cole of Cedar Rapids was driving a 1987 Pontiac southbound in the 4800 mile of Highway 71 when he swerved into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a 2003 Peterbilt semi driven by 46-year-old Stoney Ray Burris of Livingston, Tennessee.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant negative financial impact on the YMCA of the Okoboji's, which announced today (Fri.) it will be permanently closing its Healthy Living Program Center in downtown Spirit Lake. 

According to Iowa's COVID-19 website, as of 10 a.m. Friday there had been 20 more COVID-19 deaths and 290 new positive cases since Thursday morning.

We have since learned the name of the person who pulled the man out of the lake. He is 17-year-old Calvin Grosvenor of Okoboji.

Supervisor Tim Fairchild, who organized the meeting, said the lack of uniformity is something he finds concerning

There were some tense moments this (Thurs.) afternoon when an unresponsive person was pulled out of West Lake Okoboji.

(Estherville)-Students need to file FASFA by June 30th to be eligible for State grant

Residents are still being encouraged to conduct business via phone or email.

The Okoboji Youth Baseball and Softball Association has announced the cancellation of its 2020 season.

According to Iowa's COVID-19 website, as of 10 a.m. Thursday there have been 15 more COVID-19 deaths bringing the state's total to 500.

Deputy Spencer Fire Chief Mark Stover says firefighters were called around 2:30 pm to 307 East 4th Street.