After a decade of growth and enrollment numbers jumping by 50%, Okoboji Community Schools officially broke ground Monday on two construction projects to reshape education in the lakeside district. ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds on May 19 signed Senate File 303, which prevents Iowa cities and counties from prohibiting or limiting the use of fireworks on July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31.

Bargain hunters, gift seekers, and supporters of local students won’t want to miss a special event at the Lakes Area Farmer’s Market from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. Lakes Regional Healthcare’s (LRH) ...

Each Summer the Iowa County Recorders Association (ICRA) meets for continuing education in one of the states’ six districts. Last week, District 1 hosted the association for our annual Summer School ...

Sunday night, it's nervous middle and high schoolers, clinging to their instruments during their first rehearsal at Reggie Schive Jazz Camp. Come Thursday, those same kids command the stage with ...

The National Flea Market Association estimates 2.25 million vendors set up shop at more than 1,100 flea markets in the United States. The trade organization suggests the pastime generates $30 billion ...

The 41st University of Okoboji Cycling Classic Campus Bike Ride gave entrants 25-, 50-, or 100-mile options, which began and ended at Florence Park in Milford. The pedal-powered tour around the Lakes ...

Rev. Paul Dare celebrated his 25th Anniversary at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he serves as senior pastor. His 25th Anniversary celebration took place on Sunday, June 22 after the worship service.

Greg Ketchum, Chuck Birkland and Tim Smook covered a lot of shifts over years at Hy-Vee. Now semi trailers bearing their images will cover a lot of miles. Hy-Vee’s side-of-trailer employee images — ...

Joyce Webster, 81, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Rochester, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at her home in Spirit Lake. A family graveside service will be held in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in ...

The Dickinson County Conservation Board is inviting the community to learn and participate in citizen science at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at Maser Monarch Lodge. The Kenue Coffee Hour is a free ...

Arnolds Park is considering charging for parking in the amusement park area. When families vacation in our area, they spend considerable money for hotels, motels or rentals, amusement park admission, ...