Spencer, IA Dear Clay County Fair Family: For the past several weeks, we have gathered information, talked with public health authorities, and dialogued with our partners all in an attempt to fulfill the Fair’s mission of providing a “safe family atmosphere” in the...
(Arnolds Park)-- The Okoboji Foundation announced today (Tuesday) the cancellation of its "Celebrating our Founders and our Future Event" that was scheduled for this coming June 27th, due to COVID-19. In a statement, the foundation's board of directors say they feel...
HAYWARDS BAY LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT by Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District has started a project to create more capacity for the center core system of the Sanitary District's collection system. This project includes a...
Click here to view the study. High water levels in 2018 promoted the Iowa Great Lakes Association (IGLA) to engage the University of Iowa’s Institute on Hydroscience & Engineering Department’s Dr. Larry Weber to evaluate and present options to prevent further...
The Iowa Great Lakes Association is excited to announce a fundraiser with business member Sticks. If you're not familiar with this Iowa business, here's their story: Sticks Object Art & Furniture was started by Sarah Grant (Big Spirit Lake resident) in 1992....
Frozen soil, melting snowpack, and additional precipitation this spring are the cause for devastating flooding in many communities across the state of Iowa and in neighboring Nebraska. Thousands of Iowans have lost everything as their homes, businesses, and...
The NEW Roof Garden will be home to world class entertainment August 2019 with this amazing lineup of acts! Purchase tickets online at www.arnoldspark.com.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Your generosity will contribute to the cost of the flood study, whose recommendation will provide lake level management, help prevent flooding, protect high water damage to shorelines, docks, lifts and hoists.
March 5, 2019 Spirit Lake - Invasive curlyleaf pondweed has become a common site in the spring on portions of the Iowa Great Lakes in recent years. The 2019 plan for managing this plant will be similar to 2018, but treat more acres. A team of leaders from the county,...
An anonymous donor gifted the Dickinson County Conservation Board the funds to purchase the Brooks Golf Course. The course, which leads up to the Nature Center property, will have a lasting impact on conservation and protection for generations to come. Click link...
The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District is requesting people refrain from using water as much as possible. Officials say the system and the treatment plant on the northeast side of Milford are under a lot of strain right now and whatever you can do to help alleviate...
As The Snow Pack Increases, So Too, Does The Concern For Flooding This Spring Wed 2-20-2019 (Spirit Lake)-- As the snow pack across the region continues to increase, so too does the concern over the potential for flooding this spring. Mike Gillespie, a hydrologist...