Dickinson County News: Newspaper serving Spirit Lake, Okoboji, and Dickinson County, Iowa

Better safe ... Iffy ice displaces some Winter Games events

By Russ Mitchell -- Managing Editor

Iowa DNR Conservation Officer Jeff Morrison sees all kinds of ice formations on the Iowa Great Lakes. He sees ice heaves, ice seams and rough ice -- but, what he doesn't see is consistently thick ice. His recommendations... >>
Jan. 30 summit approaches, Leaders move forward with Blue Zone plans

by Brandon Hurley -- Staff Writer

An upcoming Blue Zone summit is expected to last an hour, but organizers hope the discussions add years to the lives of Dickinson County residents. At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Spirit... >>
Former Spirit Lake Pastor arrested on assault charges

by Brandon Hurley -- Staff Writer

A former Spirit Lake pastor faces a charge of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse following an investigation involving possible contact with a 15-year-old Spirit Lake girl. Paul Rekward was taken into custody on an... >>
Business Spotlight: Golf at the Winter Games? Kapco has it covered

by Brandon Hurley -- Staff Writer

While the snow flies outside, golf enthusiasts can take a virtual vacation to world-famous courses in warm weather climates. Tee times are booked at the Kapco Spirit Lake location, which is located next to Walmart off of... >>

Unusually warm weather for late December brought out the locals on Thursday. Many people enjoyed ice fishing, golf and nature walks.

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