Nate Rippke

Art Center hosts Austin Deuel exhibit

Art Center hosts Austin Deuel exhibit

Artist Austin Deuel was on hand for opening of his exhibit Thursday, July 12 at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. The Scottsdale, Ariz. artist is a sculptor, painter and muralist. He a member of the American Indian and Cowboy Artists Association. During the Vietnam era,...

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USA Today covers invasive species issue

USA Today covers invasive species issue

After Brian Griffin pulls his boat out of West Loon Lake, a couple of weeds dangle from his trailer and propeller. One is a nice surprise: white-stemmed pondweed, an endangered plant, says Michael Adam, senior biologist for Lake County. The other is a problem: Eurasian watermilfoil.

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University of Okoboji Campus Ride

University of Okoboji Campus Ride

The annual University of Okoboji Campus Ride was held Saturday, June 30 beginning and ending at Florence Park in Milford. The ride featured three ride lengths - 25-mile, 50-mile and 100-mile. The University of Okoboji Campus Ride is neither a race nor a test of...

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All Aboard the Queen II

All Aboard the Queen II

The Queen II Excursion Boat is the only venue of its kind in the Iowa Great Lakes. Transform your event into a unique on-the-water experience, enhanced by the traditional ambiance of the lakes area. The Queen II can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers the...

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Smoke on the Water BBQ Compeition

Smoke on the Water BBQ Compeition

Competitors from across the Midwest came to Arnolds Park to see who could make the best barbequed chicken, ribs, and pork. The first annual BBQ event was hosted by Okoboji Tourism. Twelve teams competed in the Smoke on the Water, Saturday, June 23 at Preservation...

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Vaughans host party to remember

Vaughans host party to remember

Iowa Great Lakes Association board member Kevin Vaughan and his wife Teri hosted the backyard party of the summer Friday evening, June 22 at their Lake home on West Lake. The evening kicked off with a fundraiser for Kristi Noem (R_SD) a celebration for Kevin and...

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Okoboji Foundation to host Lakes Legacy event

Okoboji Foundation to host Lakes Legacy event

Please join us for Okoboji Foundation’s 2012 Lakes Legacy Event, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24th at Pearson Lakes Art Center. Proceeds support vital projects for Lake Quality & Environment, Arts & Culture and Outdoor Experiences and Recreation.  Sponsorships of...

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Lakeside Chautauqua celebrates water quality

Lakeside Chautauqua celebrates water quality

The Lakeside Chautauqua - A celebration of Water Quality for the Iowa Great Lakes - was held Sunday, June 17 at Lakeside Labs. Local environmental citizens mingled with writers, musicians, scientists, professors, and other leaders at the event. [nggallery id=11]

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Rock the Roof opens concert season

Rock the Roof opens concert season

The Iowa Rock N Roll Music Association kicked off its summer Rock the Roof season Thursday, June 14 at the Roof Garden in Arnolds Park with performances by the Itty Bitty Band and Starfire. Concerts will be held  from 6-8:30 p.m. each Thursday evening through Aug. 16....

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IPTV to air Asian Carp features

IPTV to air Asian Carp features

Iowa Public Television is scheduled to air two features on Asian Carp. The first segment will air on "Market To Market" this Friday, June 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on Iowa Public Television. It will also be available after its initial airing at the...

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A ‘marvelous’ opening for the Okoboji Summer Theatre

A ‘marvelous’ opening for the Okoboji Summer Theatre

The Okoboji Summer Theatre kicked off its 55th season with a musical opener on Tuesday, June 12 with "The Marvelous Wonderettes." Act one incorporates many of our favorite pop songs from the 1950s, as four young singers entertain their classmates at Springfield High’s...

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