Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gathered this week in the Iowa Great Lakes area to meet with local leaders and discuss important issues relating to lake levels and invasive species. Attendees included DNR Director Chuck Gipp, several DNR...
For the last two years the State of Minnesota has been strengthening their Aquatic Invasive Species laws. Last fall, Iowa Great Lakes residents asked the DNR and legislature to strengthen Iowa's AIS laws. Something happened and the AIS changes was not properly drafted...
Spirit Lake hosted a string of summer events this weekend with the annual Spirit Lake Days parade, Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake (BRASL) and Wakefest, a competitive wakeboard competition. [nggallery id=18]
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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]
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....
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...