A little recognition can go a long way. Local businesses —and a few outstanding individuals — earned some much-appreciated attention Thursday during the Iowa Lakes Corridor annual business recognition ...

West Okoboji homeowners met with the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors about last summer’s damage — and to map out a plan to mitigate similar disasters in the future. West Okoboji resident Tony ...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association invites nominations for the 32nd annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. Established in 1992. The award recognizes Iowa Lakes alumni who ...

Join Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (ILUUF) at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the Lakes Area Activity Center located at 2101 Zenith Avenue in Spirit Lake. Allan Saugstad will be the featured ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible ...

The Iowa Great Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Boji Burger Battle” takes place through Feb. 28. The competition includes nine signature burger entries.

The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (IALF) has awarded nearly 120 grants to schools across Iowa as part of an effort to boost agriculture programming into classrooms and after-school programs.

The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees heard a marine industry update as part of its Tuesday, Jan. 21, board meeting. Boat & Watercraft Technician Program Coordinator Rick Brichta is a ...

On Friday, Feb. 14, the Iowa Lakes Men’s Quartet will deliver Singing Valentines to area residents and businesses, creating a fun and heartfelt way to express love and appreciation to sweethearts, ...

Today, I’m highlighting the top 10 adult non-fiction books checked out from the Spirit Lake Public Library last year. Two notable discoveries: half of these books were published before 2024, and ...

After four years of leadership, Dickinson County Historical Society Executive Director Mary Dreier will transition to a new role as a volunteer. The historical society’s Jan. 31 announcement opens the ...

The Dickinson County Trails Board has another year of exciting plans to continue trail development this summer and fall. Through a number of foundation, state and federal grants, as well as ...