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Letter: Lots of questions about River Street
River Street from Ashley Street south has been a gravel road since June 2023. First, the city excavated the road to put in some infrastructure, then covered that with gravel and left it as a gravel road in July 2023. Supposedly, the county is going to dig up the road and lay county infrastructure sometime in 2024. Why didn’t the city and county coordinate the required repairs and have one dig-up and one resurface?
Mayor Moment: Lots going on in Lakefield
Once again, I take keyboard in hand to update you on what is happening in and around our fair city. First, next week is Jackson County Fair week! The fair lineup looks like a fun week is ahead of us! Head to the fair and enjoy!. Good luck to all...
Dickinson County Fair Set to Get Underway
(Spirit Lake)--The 2024 Dickinson County Fair gets underway Saturday and runs through July 25th at the Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Spirit Lake. Dickinson County Extension Youth Coordinator Noel Peterson says Saturday's schedule begins at noon with the rabbit show. Peterson says events begin bright and early Sunday with an...
Dickinson County Bike Trail Fundraiser
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) — The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Dickinson County Bike Trail is this weekend in Okoboji. Director Erin Reed says Bikes, Brews, and Bites will be held at the Maser Monarch Lodge from 6 until 10 Friday night. Reed says the link between...
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