It's been around seven months since historic flooding hit Dickinson County last June. West Okoboji homeowners met with the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors about last summer’s damage — and to map out a plan to mitigate similar disasters in the future.

Feb 4, 2025 · Celebration shifts to preparation for Milford as the city welcomes tens of thousands of riders and support teams to southern Dickinson County.

March 2, 1943 — Jan. 6, 2025 A Mass of Christian burial for Diana Hansen was held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Visitation took place Tuesday Jan. 14, at St. Joseph parish center with a rosary at 6:45 p.m. and a scripture service at 7 p.m. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Milford at a later date.

Jan 7, 2025 · BY RANDY M. CAUTHRON & RUSS MITCHELL When the sound of a gavel opens the 91st Iowa General Assembly on Monday, Jan. 13, the region’s delegation of Republicans will contribute to supermajorities in both chambers. GOP leaders head into the session with property taxes, higher education system reforms and immigration policy among the priorities.

Jan 28, 2025 · My name is Josie Thompson, and I am Representative Will’s new clerk! I grew up in Spencer, and now I am a sophomore at Drake University here in Des Moines. I am studying to receive my B.S.B.A in marketing and a B.F.A in acting, and I plan to attend law school after graduation. Last summer I interned for Senator Grassley’s office, and most recently I worked for Congressman Zach Nunn’s ...

Dec 31, 2024 · Whether it was wind turbines, pipelines or property taxes, Dickinson County voters seemed ready for a change in 2024. Incumbents went 0-for-2 as voters considered two seats on the five-member Dickinson County Board of Supervisors. SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 3 The June 4 GOP primary was a harbinger for the 2024 election cycle as Steve Dullard took the District 3 nomination over incumbent Jeff Thee.

Feb. 9, 1959 — Jan. 29, 2025. Yvonne Lee, 65, Spirit Lake passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Per Yvonne’s wishes, cremation will take place, and no services will be held.

Jan 28, 2025 · Harris-Lake Park girls hoops pushes season win total to 13 Harris-Lake Park’s girls basketball team is on a roll.

Jan 28, 2025 · Struggling Spirit Lake students are receiving more help than ever with the middle school's safety net for students who need additional support. Jason Schneider with the middle school presented the system to the board Tuesday, Jan. 14, and is looking for a way to target and provide additional instruction to kids who need it. Of course, the support system isn't limited to just the middle school ...

Dec 31, 2024 · The rain kept coming in the overnight hours of Friday June 21 into Saturday, June 22 and Dickinson County residents, business owners and parks officials woke up to major damage. Homeowners scrambled to mitigate sewer backups and tourism slowed to a crawl due to high water levels in the Iowa Great Lakes. More than a dozen homes within 48 hours of the flood, according to Dickinson County ...