Want to shop the Friends of the Milford Library’s Book Sale early? Join library staff and other volunteers as we set-up at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, with a potluck to follow. Once everything is in place, let the shopping begin. Please let the library know if you plan to volunteer.

Peschong graduates from Drake University

Drake University recently announced Megan Peschong of Milford was among its recent class of graduates. Peschong received a doctorate degree in occupational therapy. Drake is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students.

Christopherson graduates from Upper Iowa University

Steve Lang to perform during Respite Angels

Steve Lang Country Music Show will be performing during Respite Angels at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13 at Calvary Methodist Church in Arnolds Park. All are welcome to come and listen, sing a long or dance to the music. Refreshments will be served.

Young joins Lakes Regional Family Medicine

A district court judge dismissed a trespassing charge against a carbon dioxide pipeline company’s land surveyor because there was no evidence he was told to avoid the property, according to court records.

Condition of victim in separate near drowning unknown

A man involved in what authorities called near drowning on Independence Day in the area of Millers Bay has died, according to obituary information.

Randy Vilayphone, age 21, of Sioux Falls South Dakota, passed away Saturday, July 8, according to information posted by George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.

Sometimes advocacy has to start with one's self.

Young Neveya McKee was excited to compete in the National American Miss pageant in Florida last year, after placing in the top 10 Miss Iowa competitors the previous November and earning the pageant's Miss Spirit Award.

But she didn't get to go.

Pieces of history are once again coming to the surface at the Abbie Gardner Cabin Museum in Arnolds Park.

Court feels defense narrative seems 'reverse-engineered'

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Lake Park man who was found guilty last year of sexually abusing two young relatives — both under the age of 12.

Three local teachers are among 82 teachers participating in the 2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which provides teachers the opportunity to work at local STEM businesses, nonprofits, government services and other workplaces to gain work experiences that can be applied in the classroom. Since the program’s launch in 2009, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has organized more than 800 externship experiences throughout the state.

Andrew John Schwager, age 37, was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 4:28 p.m. Thursday, June 29 on a previous court decision. He is scheduled for release Tuesday, July 27, 2023.

Clifton David Taylor, age 50, was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, June 29 on the charge of violation of probation. Bond was set at $2,000.

This is the last week for the Summer Reading Program at the Spirit Lake Public Library. All logs must be turned in by 4 p.m., Friday July 14. Next week we will begin the Extended Summer Reading Program. We want to keep those kids reading. It will be a scaled-back version of what we’ve been doing for the last seven weeks. The Extended SRP will go through Friday, Aug. 11.

Upcoming Activities at SLPL

The annual nonprofit challenge, hosted by the Okoboji Foundation, encourages giving to the local nonprofits who have partner funds with the Okoboji Foundation. The nonprofit fund that receives the highest amount of donations during the month of July will receive a matching grant of up to $5,000 from the Okoboji Foundation.

Students in grades four through 12 are invited to join MML and the Milford Scouts from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 11 at the library, as we complete activities based off of the popular I Survived book series by Lauren Tarshis. This a is free program and registration is not required, but is encouraged. Register by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.

The Summer Reading Challenge continues through July 28. The program is free and easy — read books and do fun tasks to win a prize and a brag tag. Please stop by the library to sign up.   

Did you know the Friends of the Lake Park Public Library will be having their annual book sale on July 8? The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Park Community Center at 903 South Market St. Stop in and pickup some beach reads and pool books. Cash only, please.

Bower, Carstens named to Huskers' spring deans' list