Dickinson County News

Spencer slipped two places, falling from Iowa's 30th largest city to No. 32 in population, according to estimates released July 10 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Members of the Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue Department spent about three hours putting out a house fire along Lakeshore Drive Thursday night.

The Dickinson County Fair Board is seeking candidates for the 2008 Dickinson County Fair Queen position.

Bob Cosens, along with assistant manager Diana Jacobsen of Lake Park, lead a team of volunteers at the thrift store to help raise funds for Cherish House, a maternity home for teen moms located here in the ...

A first-time home buyer assistance grant program being piloted by Community Housing Initiatives in Dickinson County is featured today.

' Discussion of the vicious animal ordinance was the main topic of the afternoon at the Spirit Lake City Council meeting.

A new Estherville business is receiving help from a source most start-up operations don't receive - 'other businesses.

You might call her the "Diva of Diversion," given that fun is quite literally what her job is all about.

Josh Overbeck serves as the executive chef at Spencer Golf and Country Club. Josh Overbeck answers to "Josh," "Joshua" if his mother says it, and "Chef." The 25-year-old has spent more than half his lifetime ...

It's an undeniable fact - it hurts to lose a loved one. A continuing program in Okoboji is hoping to help those struggling find support, strength and peace.

' At the Spirit Lake City Council meeting on May 28, several topics were discussed.

The towns of Okoboji and Arnolds Park were founded more than 150 years ago when trains first started bringing tourists from the East Coast to the Great Lakes of Iowa.

“The appellate defender is the appropriate branch of the public defender system to handle indigent appeals”

Juan Humberto Castillo-Alvarez waves to his family before being escorted out of the courtroom by deputies Friday, April 25, at the Clay County Courthouse. via Spencer Daily Reporter

“This program illustrates the giving spirit of our Older Americans as well as the Baby Boomers as they share the experience of a lifetime through volunteer service”

Tuition and fees for the 2008-2009 college year were approved by the Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College at their meeting Tuesday afternoon in Spirit Lake. via Spencer Daily Reporter

“The settlement provides a full release of all past claims made against the city of Okoboji, its former mayor and council members”

A prominent Lakes-area business owner and the city of Okoboji have settled a dispute out of court. via Spencer Daily Reporter

“It's discrimination and equal protection under the law”

Jury selection began Tuesday at the Dickinson County Courthouse in a civil trial involving Leo "Butch" Parks, Jr. via Spencer Daily Reporter

“This is a tough business to be in”

Gaylord Kemp is taking a gamble that folks have a nostalgic hankering for watching movies outdoors on steamy summer nights under the stars, just like he does. via Des Moines Register

“Part of my goal as a teacher is not to crank out ag industry employees as much as it is to educate future consumers”

Sioux Central students enrolled in her classes have internalized Melanie Bloom's credo: You get out of it what you put into it. via Spencer Daily Reporter

The Iowa DNR is requesting that people interested in obtaining information and discussing the Jemmerson Slough Water Quality Enhancement Project in Dickinson County, attend an information meeting at the Lakes ... via Spencer Daily Reporter

Law enforcement officials from Spirit Lake, Milford and Estherville worked in conjunction with the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office to conduct a drug sweep resulting in the arrest of five area individuals. via Spencer Daily Reporter