June 28, 2022 Dickinson County Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation from the county's Planning & Zoning Commission to move campgrounds in areas zoned R-1 suburban residential & resort enterprise from permitted uses to conditional uses in those...
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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...
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...
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...
Vision Iowa – Arnolds Park Requests $1-Million Grant
President Bill VanOrsdel and community leaders were in Sioux City to present Vision Iowa with a grant request for their "Restore the Park" campaign. Visit www.arnoldspark.com to learn more about this exciting campaign to restore our park back to its glory days. ...
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The Iowa Great Lakes Association is committed to the Lakes area and its watershed. We promote environmental improvements and are an active influence in promotion for environmental health and quality-of-life in the Iowa Great Lakes.
IGLA Initiatives
The Iowa Great Lakes Association (IGLA) is moving into high gear, pursuing three major initiatives: Funding for the Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance (DCWA) restoration program; Aggressively working on solutions for the Zebra mussel infestation; and Working with...
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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...