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Arnolds Park Amusement Park is honoring local high school senior classes by lighting its arches in the color schemes of area schools. Each night, the park spotlights a different school district in...

Families were lined up along streets in Milford Friday afternoon – approximately 6 feet apart – so young students could wave hello to their teachers and local EMS personnel as their vehicles paraded...

Spirit Lake Elementary staff and a number of community volunteers paraded through the streets for the Elementary Express. The parade was aimed at keeping the connections between teachers and students...

Spirit Lake hosted the 2020 Lakes Conference Wrestling Tournament on Friday, Jan. 31. Spirit Lake Park, Spencer, Storm Lake, Estherville Lincoln Central, Western Christian and Cherokee wrestlers...

This is a collection of Sports Editor Matt Heinrichs' favorite photos from his weekend at the 40th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games.

The streets of downtown Spirit Lake were filled with Christmas cheer Saturday during Santa's Village. The public is drawn to the Spirit Lake's downtown businesses during the annual event as many...

The annual Christmas in Lake Park event was once again well attended by the public. Proceeds help the Lake Park Historical Society financially support the city's Heritage Square Museum. The yearly...

Iowa Lakes Community College staff and students hosted an Elizabethan madrigal feaste Saturday, Dec. 7 on the Estherville campus. The Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste pays tribute to the Christmas...

The streets of Milford were full of Christmas cheer during this year's Milford Holiday Fantasy. Food, fellowship and parade floats were enjoye by the public over the weekend in the downtown area.

Iowa Lakes Community College's played host to the First Lego League regional qualifier competition Saturday, Dec. 7 at its Estherville Campus. The competition is meant to spark interest in STEM...

Okoboji teachers and community members took part in a fundraiser Monday evening at the Okoboji Middle School in Arnolds Park. Folks packed the tiny gymnasium to watch the Dairyland Donkey Basketball...

Delores Maser, founder of the annual Bee and Butterfly Festival, was recognized by Dickinson County Conservation Board Executive Director Lee Sorenson during Friday's festivities. The event will be...

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The 26th annual Lake Park Farmer Appreciation Days festivities officially began Friday, Aug. 2, but the bulk of the weekend fun was had Saturday. From the parade to the Heritage Square Museum open...

Dickinson County baseball teams and athletes provided plenty of highlights for the fans this summer. Here are DCN Sports Editor Matt Heinrichs' favorite snapshots of the season.

The Iowa Great Lakes Rotary held its third annual Boji Brewfest Saturday, Aug. 3. The craft beer tasting raises funds for upkeep and improvements at Shelby's Playground in Elinor Bedell State Park....

Dickinson County softball teams and athletes provided plenty of highlights for the fans this summer. Here are DCN Sports Editor Matt Heinrichs' favorite snapshots of the season.

Milford hosted its 51st Annual Milford Pioneer Days on July 26-28 at locations throughout the city. Events included the annual parade, firefighter water fights, kiddie tractor pedal pulls and kids...

The University of Okoboji Corvette Club brought Vettes in the Park back to Arnolds Park on Saturday, July 27. The event started in Sanborn and continued up to Mini-Wakan State Park near Big Spirit...

Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake was lined with classy chassis Saturday night for the annual Cruise In. The public braved the heat to see the shiny details of the vintage motors, as oldies from the era of...

Cyclists turned out in force Saturday morning for the University of Okoboji Campus Classic Bike Ride. The annual ride attracts cyclists of all levels. Riders could be seen checking their helmets,...

Cancer survivors made the first official lap Friday during the Dickinson County Relay for Life festivities. They were then joined by caregivers for the next lap, before the night's other activities...