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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’s expected to meet in secret on Thursday. In front of a crowd of around 150 at the Dickinson County Courthouse, the supervisors empaneled a...
Panel looks to release more water from Okoboji lakes without hurting flood-stricken Spencer, Cherokee
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa — Leaders in Dickinson, Clay and Cherokee counties have started exploring ways to lower the high water levels on Okoboji lakes without causing more problems for flood-ravaged communities downstream. The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Saturday to form a committee to study the rate...
Spirit Lake Woman Honored with Volunteer Award
(Spirit Lake)--Northwest Iowa RSVP and Iowa Lakes Community College have announced that Leonora "Leah" Streeter of Spirit Lake has been honored with a Governor's Volunteer Award from Volunteer Iowa. The award was presented by Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony last week in Ankeny.
Renewable Energy Honors Veterans this 4th of July
Dr. Dan Lutat, Executive Director of Foundation & Government Affairs Administration, Iowa Lakes Community College. Homegrown energy, like the Red Rock Wind Energy Center, is essential to achieving energy independence. On Independence Day, I reflect on how Iowa's renewable energy industry supports our veterans. After serving twenty-eight years in the...
Controversy Surrounds Secret Flood Mitigation Meeting
A committee that’s tasked with mitigating flooding on the Little Sioux River and the bottleneck on the Lower Gar northeast of Milford met in secret on Tuesday in the Dickinson County Engineer’s Office. Dickinson County Attorney Steven Goodlow told The Storm Lake Times-Pilot the committee’s meeting on Tuesday...
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