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Reed to discuss historic camping and campgrounds at the Iowa Great Lakes

Local historian and author Jonathan Reed will give a presentation on some of the noted campgrounds and camping areas at Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes as part of the Dickinson County Museum’s popular History Lives series at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake.

Vermeys named personal banker at Farmers Trust and Savings

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank recently announced Brooke Vermeys has moved into a personal banker position. Vermeys has been an integral part of the Farmers Bank team for more than a year, consistently demonstrating dedication, professionalism and a strong commitment to customer service.

Sirens 02-22-24

Morgan Marie Schroeder, age 29, was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 on the charge of contempt — failure to pay fine/costs. Bond was set at $5,000.

Spirit Lake Library News 02-22-24

If you haven’t checked out our website in a while, now is the time. Last month, we rolled over to our brand-new format. You can still find us at the same address: slpublib.com.

It might seem a little confusing at first, but with some time and patience, you will be navigating like a pro. Try playing with it, but if you do have questions, please call us at (712) 336-2667.

Milford Memorial Library News 02-22-24

Visit MML to see an adorable Snowman Collection being shared by Pat Schnell. Patrons will find the snowmen’s smiling faces in the display case. The snowmen will melt away in April, so make sure to stop in during February and March.  

LRH recognized as a top rural and community hospital for sixth year in a row

Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States for the sixth year in a row by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Spencer Hospital earns Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital Award

Spencer Hospital has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year as Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Spencer Hospital is the only Iowa hospital to have earned this distinction every year since the award was created.

ILCC announces cast of upcoming Tarzan production

Iowa Lakes Community College recently announced the cast selections for its upcoming performance of Disney's Tarzan. The production will take place April 11-13 at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in Estherville.

Iowa DNR planning regional prescribed burns

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be conducting prescribed burns within selected wildlife complexes in Dickinson, O’Brien, Lyon and Sioux counties between March 1 and May 20 to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, and maintain native plant communities.

Gehring, Norris named to Drake University president's list

Drake University recently announced its fall 2023 president's list. Among the honorees were Paityne Gehring and Faith Norris, two education majors from Spirit Lake. To be eligible for the president's list, students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2023 semester at Drake. Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling nearly 3,000 undergraduate and more than 1,800 graduate students.

Community Briefs 02-22-24

Saugstad to speak at ILUUF

Allan Saugstad will preside over the Feb. 25 Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hybrid service. His message is entitled “Roots and Fruits of White Supremacy.”

County pipeline, turbine ordinances headed back to P&Z

Local zoning officials will take another crack at some zoning updates after the Dickinson County Supervisors attempted to tackle two weighty topics Tuesday — wind turbine developments and hazardous liquid pipelines.

Staff snags score of awards at 2024 state convention

•DCN still among Iowa's top three large weekly newspapers

The sound of hammers briefly echoed through the Dickinson County News offices this week, as staff added a number of award plaques to their walls. The newspaper raked in 21 honors — placing first in eight competition categories — during last week's Iowa Better Newspaper Contest in Des Moines.

Cauthron receives state's highest newspaper honor

Randy Cauthron, managing editor of the Spencer Daily Reporter, has received the highest honor bestowed by the state's newspapers.

During the banquet at its annual convention Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott Hotel, the Iowa Newspaper Association announced Cauthron as one of three recipients of its Master Editor-Publisher Award.

Trial dates set for two of three Armstrong defendants

At least two pending trials against former Armstrong city officials now have a date on the court schedule.

Attorneys representing former Armstrong Mayor Greg Blum, former city clerk Connie Thackery and Armstrong's Police Chief Craig Merril asked a judge in December to grant separate trials outside Emmet County for each of their clients. A district court judge granted that request in early January, saying it is the court's duty to ensure each of the accused receives a fair trial.

Record-breaking Polar Plunge makes for $10K donation

Organizers with the annual University of Okoboji Winter Games Polar Plunge said this year's turnout shattered previous records, ultimately generating $5,000 for the Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue crew on top of another $5,000 donation from event sponsor Okoboji Motor Company. Staff with the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce said more than 300 people registered to take the icy dip in West Lake Okoboji on Jan.

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