The Spirit Lake Community School District is kicking off a fundraiser to build a new playground for the elementary school.

"We are striving to update the playground surface and equipment to create a vibrant, fun-filled playground that is accessible to all students," read a press release from the school. "Plans currently include resurfacing to an all-inclusive surface, adding new play structures as well as retaining the current newer structures which are still in good condition."

Everett Titterington, a Milford local who perished during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, was buried 10:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at the Riverside National Cemetary, Riverside, California.

The 18th annual Ily Putt Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at Indian Hills Golf Course in Spirit Lake.

Every year, 100 percent of funds raised at the tournament are donated; half to the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, and the other half to a local recipient. This year's recipient is Elias Chambers.

Performing singer/songwriter, Carol Montag, will present "An Evening with Carol Montag," a free concert at the Lakeshore Center in Okoboji from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.

A local collaboration of organizations has come together again to give women with outdoor interests the opportunity to learn new skills and have a good time.

Fall Women in Nature Day (WIND) will occur from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 21, with concurrent sessions to choose from. From paddling to learning about prairie plants and forests, there is something new to enjoy during this event.

Join Milford Memorial Library for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• 10:30 a.m., Sept. 16 — Puppies with special guests.

• 10:30 a.m.,     Sept. 23 — Big and Little.

David Raymunda Martinez Jr., age 48, of Spirit Lake was arrested on the charge of operating while under the influence — first offense — at approximately 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 near Lake Street in Spirit Lake.

Vazquez Lopez Elmar, age 29, of Spirit Lake was arrested on the charge of public intoxication at approximately 1:16 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 near Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake.

As summer transitions into fall, we are planning some interesting author visits that you won’t want to miss. So, get out your calendar!

A total of 33 inductees were honored at the 2024 Iowa Rock 'N Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts.

"This Class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductees honors the talent in Iowa and the talent of inductees from around the world that provide the joy of music in our lives," said Ralph Kluseman, President of the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Association.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is restocking upwards of 1,900 paddlefish into the Okoboji chain of lakes later this month.

Dickinson County joined a group of other Iowa counties in order to share costs and help with any litigation concerning the Summit carbon pipeline during the Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting of the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors.

"The biggest part we get out of it is joining with other counties to seek review on their decision to use eminent domain," said board member Kim Wermersen.

Damian Gano, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, won the Spudnutz eating contest at the 2024 Pioneer Days event in Milford. Gano, who also won the competition last year, ate nine Spudnutz in 10 minutes this year for the win over six other contestants.

Join Milford Memorial Library for our weekly Building Bookworms Story Time 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after story time and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 – Love of Books

• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 – Puppies

• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 – Big and Little

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Spirit Lake Public Library and the American Library Association. We're inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card.

Mark Anthony Jaeger, age 48, of Dyersville was arrested on the charge of public intoxication at approximately 7:28 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 near Lake Street in Arnolds park.