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Recipients Of Inaugural Butch Parks Memorial Scholarships Announced
June 16, 2026
(Okoboji)– The inaugural recipients of the Butch Parks Memorial Scholarship for the Trades have been announced, honoring the legacy, passion, and dedication that Parks brought to the trades industry and the local community. Established in memory of Parks, the scholarship supports graduating students pursuing careers in the trades or vocational fields after high school. This […]
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Estherville City Council Hears Update On Pool Situation
June 16, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening heard an update on the status of the city’s outdoor pool, which remains closed. City officials say some 400,000 gallons of water simply disappeared as crews were attempting to fill the pool recently. It holds 255,000 gallons. City Administrator Penny Clayton says they identified leaks at 11 different […]
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One-Way Traffic On South 17th Street In Estherville May Become Permanent
June 16, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of an ordinance revision that would make the change to one-way traffic on South 17th Street between 1st Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South permanent. The initial change expired at the end of the just completed school year. Police Chief Brent Shatto says the […]
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DNR Recommends No Swimming At Two Popular Beaches In Iowa Great Lakes
June 15, 2026
(Undated)– The Iowa DNR is recommending no swimming at two popular beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes after recent testing turned up high levels of bacteria, specifically E-coli. The affected areas include Crandall’s Beach on the north side of Big Spirit Lake and Emerson Bay on the west side of West Lake Okoboji. E-coli bacteria […]
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New Features To Be Unveiled Along Sculpture Trail In Okoboji
June 15, 2026
(Okoboji)– Some additional features are being unveiled along the sculpture trail just west of the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji. Visual Arts Director Danielle Clouse Gast… “We will be introducing seven new sculptures on that sculpture trail. Last year it was really exciting that we got to have the grand opening for that and […]
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Drainage Dispute On West Side Of West Lake Okoboji Could Be Headed To Court
June 15, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– An ongoing dispute over a drainage issue in the area of the West Okoboji Harbor may be about to come to a head. Acting as drainage district trustees, the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted last week to hire an engineer to provide evidence that a drainage system in that area is blocked […]
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Jackson County Relay For Life Is This Wednesday (June 17th)
June 15, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The Jackson County Relay For Life is coming up this Wednesday, June 17th, at the North City Park in Lakefield. Organizer Sara Thompson says it starts at 5:00 pm with the Walk of Honor… “And then as well as our burger feed will start then, we will have some entertainment by Lynn Mullens […]
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Major Fundraiser For A Local Fire Dept. Is Coming Up This Saturday (June 20th)
June 15, 2026
(Wallingford)– An annual fundraising event for the Wallingford Fire Department is coming up this weekend. Fire Chief Jarrod Fischer says it’ll be going on this Saturday, June 20th, from 4:45 until 7:00 pm at the fire station… “We’re going to be grilling ribeye steak sandwiches. We’ll have hamburgers and hotdogs. The meals include a homemade […]
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Construction Of National Fitness Campaign Court About To Get Underway In Milford
June 15, 2026
(Milford)– Work on a National Fitness Campaign Court at Buchanan Park in Milford is about to kick into high gear. Jason Simpson serves on the city’s Parks Board… “At our last Park Board meeting we just picked out the mural designs that go on the dividing wall for that. The one side’s going to have […]
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