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Okoboji Fireworks Are Still On
Okoboji, IA (KICD) — Independence Day is typically the busiest day of the year in the Iowa Great Lakes, and Chamber CEO Blain Andera says they’ll be ready. There are concerts scheduled three nights in a row at Arnolds Park Amusement Park, and if the weather holds there will be four nights of fireworks in a row in Dickinson County: Spirit Lake Wednesday night, Okoboji Thursday night, Lake Park Friday night, and the weekly fireworks display at Arnolds Park after the Saturday night concert.
The Regional Ad-Hoc Committee Discussed Methods to Alleviate Flood Problems
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) — The regional ad-hoc committee appointed by the Dickinson County Supervisors met yesterday to discuss methods of alleviating flood problems in both Dickinson and Clay Counties. Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars appreciates having a seat at the table. He says the consensus is NOT to release...
Iowa Great Lake’s officials begin brainstorming how to relieve flooded lakes
Iowa's great lakes are overflowing and many lakefront homeowners are dealing with water-damaged basements or worse. county officials say plans to help residents and prevent more flooding is in the works.
Officials delay release of Lower Gar Lake
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors was considering releasing the outlet of the Lower Gar Lake, but deferred the decision to a multi-jurisdiction committee that met in secret on Tuesday. In front of a crowd of around 150 at the Dickinson County Courthouse, the supervisors empaneled a 10-member committee that...
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