Nate Rippke

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What makes IGLA special is that as a non-profit 501c(4) corporation that pays tax, it has the right to lobby at local, state, or national levels in order to ensure that government officials hear important area issues. Both lake homeowners and visitors are encouraged...

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Options for Zebra Mussel Eradication, Management

Your association asked the DNR for their opinion on the possibilities of Zebra Mussel eradication, management of the infestation and estimates of damage. They have responded with a technical five page report regarding the feasibility of controlling or eradicating zebra mussels in the Iowa Great Lakes. The last page presents some conclusions that permits an easier understanding of the issues.

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2014 University of Okoboji Winter Games

In the last weekend in January, locals and tourists flock to West Okoboji and the surrounding communities to celebrate Winter Games Weekend! People bundled up to enjoy the ice, whether it was broom ball or softball. Others snowmobiled, ice skated or did the bean bag...

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Preparing Ourselves for Zebra Mussels

Dear IGLA Member, below is an analysis of the Zebra Mussels infestation in the Iowa Chain of Lakes. IGLA is assembling a comprehensive repot including ERADICATION POSIBILITIES, MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS AND COST ESTIMATES OF THE DAMAGE… Stay Tuned.

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Blink Marketing supports IGLA

Blink Marketing has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. Blink Marketing started as in a home...

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Oak Hill Marina supports IGLA

Oak Hill Marina has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. Ambition, hard work, perseverance, and...

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Pizza Ranch supports IGLA

Pizza Ranch Spirit Lake has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. In the heart of every cowboy...

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Zebra Mussel Population Increasing in the Iowa Great Lakes

SPIRIT LAKE – Juvenile zebra mussels have shown up attached to boat hoists removed this fall from East Okoboji, West Okoboji and Lower Gar lakes. This discovery comes after four juvenile zebra mussels were found in East Okoboji Lake and Upper Gar Lake, last fall. Mike...

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Fest

From 11-1 Saturday, the Iowa Great Lakes came together to put on a Fall Fest for children in the area. Hundreds of kids flocked to the Roof Garden for games, treats, and lots of fun. Businesses and organizations came together to put on all of the activities, whether...

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Amy’s Sign Design supports IGLA

Amy's Sign Design has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. Amy's Sign Design opened in 1993 in...

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Powers and Pas Family Dentistry supports IGLA

Powers and Pas Family Dentistry has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. Powers and Pas Family...

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Rembrandt Foods supports IGLA

Rembrandt Foods has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. Rembrandt Foods is a privately held,...

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