Lake Living

IGLA Engages University of Iowa in Flood Analysis

IGLA Engages University of Iowa in Flood Analysis

IGLA (Iowa Great Lakes Association) and Clary Lake Service was honored to bring the world renowned hydrologist, Dr. Larry Weber and his colleagues working to evaluate the Iowa Great Lakes Area Watershed, to a packed house at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center at...

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Invasive Species Education

Invasive Species Education

Community Development Manager, Jen Johnson-Ross, spent an entire day working with Spirit Lake 4th grade students discussing invasive species. This great group of kids learned about zebra mussels, curly leaf pondweed and Asian carp.

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East Loch Estates Hearing Update

Re: Lawsuit #1 – Concerned Citizens vs Dickinson County and the Board of Supervisors Lawsuit #2 – Concerned Citizens vs Dickinson County Board of Adjustment and David Kohlhaase, both individually and in his capacity as Zoning Administrator On Friday, July 27th, a...

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Beautification Project Presented

(Okoboji)-- Some preliminary plans for the first of what organizers hope will become a three-phase project to beautify and enhance the Highway 71 corridor through the Iowa Great Lakes were unveiled at a public informational meeting Tuesday evening in Okoboji. It's...

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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Watershed Agreement

Dickinson County Supervisors County Approve Watershed Agreement Wednesday, November 15, 2017 By Seth Boyes - Staff Writer, Dickinson County News A new water quality organization is making its way onto the agendas of some local governments. An agreement with the Little...

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Student Made Sculpture Placed at Junction of Hwys 9/71

Crews on Thursday, November 2 installed a new sculpture welcoming people to the City of Spirit Lake at the intersection of Highways 9 and 71. The stunning welded sculpture was constructed by students in the J-Term program at Spirit Lake High School under the guidance...

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ILYA features Okoboji Yacht Club in latest newsletter

Below is an excerpt from July 31st edition of the electronic newsletter of the Inland Lakes Yachting Association called Scowlines. This is the final report for the July 28 - 30 Inland Class X Championship Regatta held at Okoboji. This was a great event with 92 Class X...

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Population Growth

The Iowa Great Lakes is witnessing population growth. Why? Our magnificent natural resources, cultural opportunities as well as lower property taxes in comparison to neighboring communities.   Support #IGLA's efforts in preserving, protecting and enhancing the Iowa...

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IGLA’s Ideas For Kids

We have published a list of activities for the young & young-at-heart! Arnolds Park Amusement Park, Central Emporium, Creative Spirits, Treasure Village, Pearson Lakes Art Center, Bridges Bay… The list goes on.

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