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Iowa Lakes announces 24th annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste

Iowa Lakes Community College's Music Department recently announced the 24th Annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste. This year, the merriment shall commence at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in Estherville. Ticket sales shall commence on Nov. 6, 2023.

Sirens 11-16-23

Johnathan Lowery, age 36, of Spirit Lake was charged with violation of protective order on Thursday, Nov. 2. A criminal complaint indicated the offense occurred on Oct. 19, 2023, in the 1200 block of 29th Street in Spirit Lake.

Spirit Lake Library News 11-16-23

Are you looking for books that you can check out, but don’t have to worry about due dates or if you accidentally lose them? We can help you with that at the Spirit Lake Public Library. We have a whole wall shelf loaded with paperbacks that are not bar coded, and therefore, do not need to be officially checked out. This shelf is located at the front of the library just to the right of the newspaper rack.

Seasons Center readies to reopen Spencer location

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health’s Administrative office, located at 201 E. 11th St. in Spencer, will be re-opening on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.  The office has been closed for renovation since January. Effective Nov. 20, all adult services will resume at the 11th Street location.

Milford Memorial Library News 11-16-23

Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27. We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Tiefenthaler awarded degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic

Shaela Tiefenthaler of Okoboji graduated with a doctor of chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport on Oct. 20, 2023. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport as well as San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.

Community Briefs 11-16-23

Elderbridge seeking donations for holiday meals

Summit permit decision in Iowa not expected until next year

A monthslong evidentiary hearing for Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline permit in Iowa concluded this week with the final remaining testimony of landowners in the path of the company’s project.

Public casts ballots in favor of West Okoboji incumbents

Voters in the city of West Okoboji chose to reelect the three incumbent city council members on Tuesday's ballot.

Thiesen remains Terril mayor

Terril Mayor Julie Thiesen was reelected by her constituents, according to unofficial election night results. The incumbent received 57 votes for 70 percent of the vote. Her opponent Mollie Petersen earned 25 votes for about 30 percent of the vote.

Four Spirit Lake School Board members reelected - Voters choose Stecker as new face on school board

Every current member of the Spirit Lake School Board who filed candidacy papers to continue serving was supported at the polls this week, and candidate Mieka Stecker was voted to be the newest face on the board.

All five seats on the school board appeared on the ballot this cycle. A trio of full, four-year terms were set to appear on the 2023 ballot, and a pair of two-year terms were added following board resignations earlier this year.

Bice wins bid for Spirit Lake Mayor - Brockmeyer retains council seat, as public supports Johnson, Mensing

Spirit Lake City Council member Kevin Bice chose not to file for reelection this cycle and instead took what turned out to be a successful run for mayor of Spirit Lake.

Spirit Lake's current Mayor Bruce Kennan decided not to seek another term, and unofficial results show Bice overcame opponent Nate Vortherms with a vote of 860-363 — garnering about 70 percent of the Spirit Lake vote.

Candidates overcome Orleans incumbents at polls

Unofficial election night results say the two incumbents seeking reelection to the Orleans City Council didn't garner enough support to maintain their seats. Candidates Dean Madagan and Peggy Rick received 138 votes and 111 votes respectively — accounting for about 70 percent of the vote between them. Incumbent council member Terry Wilts received 52 votes, with fellow incumbent Kristine Hoss tallying 51 votes as of Tuesday night.

Klopstad maintains Okoboji School Board seat - Fisher, Kennedy to join board

Voters in the Okoboji School District selected three school board candidates this election. Current board member John Klopstad was the only incumbent up for reelection this cycle to throw his hat in the ring. He gained 420 votes for 17 percent of the vote, but it was candidate Jeanne Fisher who was the candidate of choice, according to unofficial results from the Dickinson County Auditor's Office. Fisher received 477 votes for about 19 percent of the vote.

Hoffman, Mohni elected to Milford City Council

Milford voters selected candidate Kyle Mohni and incumbent Milford City Council member Shane Hoffman as their representatives this election cycle. Unofficial results showed Hoffman earned 312 votes for 43 percent of the vote, with Mohni coming in at 221 votes. Candidate Derek Schwery gained 186 votes — just 5 percent behind Mohni.

Dickinson County voters support H-LP bond measure, Orleans hotel/motel tax

Voters in the Harris-Lake Park community voted in favor of an $18.6 million bond, which the district plans to use to fund the construction of an elementary addition on the current middle/school high school building. The bond will also be used to make repairs and renovations to the existing facilities, athletic fields and potentially build a new transportation building.

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