Dylan Short, a recent Iowa Lakes Community College graduate, attended the 2023 Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI), a weeklong experience focused on entrepreneurship and teamwork. This year, 22 … more

Monday, July 3 EPD was called to a two-vehicle collision that occurred in the 800 block of Madison Street. After an investigation on scene, EPD learned that Carson Miller was backing out of a … more

LAKE STREET PROJECT -- Last week, the final steps before the Lake Street Project began were completed. The drive-by mailbox was being cut away at the sidewalk, where it has been in place for years. … more

NEW ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY – County Attorney Peter Hart announced Tuesday afternoon that he will once again have an assistant. The Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of Amy Elizabeth … more

The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (PLAEA) has named Dr. Dan Mart as its chief administrator, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Mart has served as superintendent of multiple school districts in Iowa, … more

The School to School Trail project scheduled to be constructed later this summer has started a community-wide Giving Challenge. The trail will link Iowa Lakes Community College and the Emmetsburg … more

After nearly 37 years of service at the Palo Alto County FSA Office, Linda Ruppert retired on June 30. She has worked through 7 farm bills, and so many programs, but managed to keep the boat sailing. … more

The State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum is hitting the road again as it continues its journey to all 99 Iowa counties. Housed in a custom-built Winnebago, the 300-square-foot … more

Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety - the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual Round Up at the register from July 3 - 22 at all 136 store locations. Customers will have … more

Join the Spirit of Harmony Chorus as they present pre-show entertainment at 7:30pm, Friday, July 21 before the Okoboji Summer Theatre production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. The OST … more