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Okoboji groundbreakings marks a milestone

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Okoboji groundbreakings marks a milestone

Construction equipment is ready to move dirt at the intersection of A34 and 213th Avenue, but Okoboji School District leaders hope the public will be on hand for some ceremonial scoops of topsoil as well. The public is invited to a pair of groundbreaking ceremonies, starting with the new Okoboji Elementary School at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25.Read Article

DC3 launches lawsuit against Board of Adjustment

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DC3 launches lawsuit against Board of Adjustment

Dickinson County Concerned Citizens (DC3) is asking the Dickinson County Court to block a 300-megawatt wind energy project they say will "destroy views" around the Iowa Great Lakes Region and "harm property values." DC3 filed a petition in May challenging the county board's unanimous approval of Invenergy Red Rock Wind Energy farm. The project would place industrial turbines across agricultural land near Lake Okoboji.Read Article

Keep lighting the skies over the Lakes

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Keep lighting the skies over the Lakes

An annual Iowa Great Lakes Area favorite is the 4th of July fireworks show, a celebration cherished by friends and family from near and far. The fireworks by J&M Displays will light up the sky July 4 over West Lake Okoboji following the Live at The Lake concert. The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce needs help to keep the tradition booming. Visit okobojichamber.com to make an online contribution, or send checks to: IGLCC Fireworks Fund Read Article

Pioneers go 1-2 against Siouxland

Okoboji baseball managed to squeeze three Siouxland Conference games in last week, earning an 8-6 win over Sibley-Ocheyedan and suffering two losses to Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Unity Christian.Okoboji · Okoboji Read Article

Boji bats cold against Sibley-Ocheyedan

Okoboji softball hosted Sibley-Ocheyedan for a Siouxland Conference game on Monday, June 2, falling to the Generals 13-0 as the Pioneers mustered one hit in five innings.Okoboji · Okoboji Read Article

Season of the soft shell

Taco House nears six decades of operation in Iowa Great LakesOkoboji · Okoboji Read Article

Cooking with Jean Quinn

Art Center's Culinary Director enjoys the freshness of Spring, SummerCooking · Okoboji Read Article

The Nottinghamshire Walk that Starts at a Pub, Passes a Bizarre Archway House and Ends in Sherwood Forest

Fuel yourself with a hearty pub lunch before embarking on the walkOkoboji · Okoboji See the Story

$9 million Sherwood Forest park set to open June 12

A sprawling 75 acres of recreational space, funded entirely by an anonymous donor, will be ready Dickinson County visitors next month. Sherwood Forest Park, located at 3301 Lake Shore Drive in Okoboji, opens June 12 with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park offers everything from mountain bike trails to natural prairie lands. Locals can't wait to dive into the park, according to Amy Heibult with the Dickinson County Conservation Board.Okoboji · Okoboji Read Article

Central Emporium opens season with new owner, historic look

The Central Emporium is used to its share of traffic, but the historic building saw more activity than usual as ice left West Lake Okoboji this spring. Michael Jensen was less than 100 days into his ownership of the property as he walked past contractors and into the building that will celebrate its quasquicentennial next year.Property · Okoboji Read Article

PIONEER 3-PETE - Okoboji crushes Siouxland Conference Meet

“It’s been a wild ride,” are the words Trigg Heimdal came up with after Okoboji boys track and field secured their third consecutive Siouxland Conference Meet championship on Thursday, May 8 at Central Lyon, the senior having run on in all three seasons. “The Siouxland is one of the hardest conferences in the state,” Heimdal said. “It’s been difficult, especially last season. It’s an honor to run against the best in the state every year. We had…Okoboji · Okoboji Read Article

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