(Spirit Lake)– A major announcement today (Tues.) regarding Spirit Lake’s efforts to become a Blue Zone Community. It was announced Spirit Lake is one of nine communities named as Blue Zones Project Demonstration Sites in the state.
Norm Johnson, CEO of the YMCA of the Okoboji’s and a lead project advocate for Spirit Lake, says he was elated to learn of the announcement…(click here for comment from Johnson.)
Now, Johnson says even more work lies ahead for the committee of volunteers…(click here for comment from Johnson.)
Johnson says they hope to complete the accreditation process over the next 18 to 24 months…(click here for comment from Johnson.)
Algona was also among the nine communities named as a demonstration site.