Stories from Wednesday, May 19, 2010

DNR commission votes down July 4 liquor ban: 'Notice of Intended Action' may allow ban for 2011 (05/19/10)
A 4-3 vote during the DNR Commissioners meeting held Thursday, May 13 in Des Moines will keep alcohol on the county's public beaches, but those in support of the ban hope public meetings held as early as this July can set into motion a ban for the holiday in 2011.

Highway 86 project named in DOT Transportation Improvement Program: Proposal allows improvements to be completed in one year (05/19/10)
A release issued by the Iowa DOT on Tuesday, May 11, names the Iowa 86 project in Dickinson County among its funding priorities.

Castillo-Alvarez extradited to Minnesota: Judges denies petition, Minnesota charges awaiting (05/19/10)
Shortly after 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Judge David A. Lester's denial of Juan Humberto Castillo-Alvarez's Petition of Habeas Corpus was filed with the Clerk of District Court in Clay County.

11 to state: SLP boys peaking at the right time (05/19/10)
After winning the second conference title in school history earlier in the week, the Spirit Lake Park track and field team continued to peak, using 11 state qualifying events to win the team's first ever district tile Friday, May 14 in Le Mars. "We had an awesome night," said Spirit Lake Park coach Brad Travis. ...

'Boji girls qualify for state in eight (05/19/10)
The Okoboji girls track and field team turned in a banner day, qualifying for state in eight events at the Class 2A district meet Friday, May 14 in Cherokee. "The girls competed very well at the district meet," said Okoboji coach Nate Dau. "Our district is loaded with talent and I knew a lot of wild card relays and individuals would end up qualifying for the state meet."...

Indian girls score nine state bids (05/19/10)
The Spirit Lake Park girls track and field team rebounded from a subpar conference meet with an outstanding performance at the Class 3A district meet, claiming nine state bids Friday, May 14 in Le Mars. The Indians placed sixth in a tight team race with 107 points. District champion Storm Lake was just 12 points in front of SLP with 119 points, compared to 107 for the Indians. Le Mars came in second with 116 while MOC-Floyd Valley and Spencer tied for third with 115 points...

Pioneers qualify for state in three events (05/19/10)
The Okoboji boys track and field team pushed three distance events through to state at the Class 3A district meet Friday, May 14 in Cherokee. It was a tough overall day for the Pioneers, who missed out on state spots by one place in three events. Okoboji still managed to showcase its strengths in the medley, 4-by-800 relay and 800 run...

SLP-O falls short in heartbreaker: Defense lifts Spencer to double OT win (05/19/10)
Defense loomed large in a Lakes Conference thriller between Spirit Lake Park-Okoboji and Spencer in boys soccer action Monday, May 17 in Lake Park. SLP-O held onto a 2-1 edge for the final 10 minutes of the first half and most of the second half, but couldn't add to its one-goal cushion, which turned out to be detrimental when Tanner Viedenkamp booted the game-tying goal with 3:09 left in regulation. The Tigers pulled off the dramatic 3-2 comeback win in double overtime on goal by Mak Kloewer...

Okoboji qualifies for districts in boys golf (05/19/10)
After a disappointing ending to last season, the Okoboji boys golf team made up for it with a runner-up performance at the Class 2A sectional tournament Friday, May 14 at Emerald Hills Golf Course. The Pioneers have been a model of consistency all season long and did it once again with a second place score of 316. Unity Christian won the sectional title with a 309 and Sioux Center came in third with a 336...

Indians grind out district golf title on home course (05/19/10)
It didn't come easily, but advancing in the postseason rarely does. The Spirit Lake girls golf team finished with three of the top five individuals to overcome a first place finish by Clear Lake's Megan Monson and capture its third consecutive Class 3A district championship Monday, May 17 at Okoboji View Golf Course...

Building on pillar of citizenship, area students 'Save our Shores' (05/19/10)
Helping spruce up public spots as well as help area businesses look their best before the summer swell of population is part of the give-and-take agreement Thompson hopes his students can feel as part of their Citizenship pillar.

Embark for the park: Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park ready for new season (05/19/10)
With rakes, shovels and skid loaders scattered and in motion throughout the grounds, it seems strange to call a damp, cool Thursday morning "quiet" for Scott Pyle and the staff at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit (05/19/10)
The Rock'n'Roll Music Museum welcomed four original members of Dee Jay & The Runaways Saturday, May 15, to tell "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" as part of IRRMA's "Third Saturday in the Museum" programming.

Raymond L. Krieger (05/19/10)
Services were held Wednesday May 12 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake for Raymond Leslie Krieger. Raymond was born August 2, 1923 in Terril to Claude and Herma (Leighter) Krieger.

Maxine Joan Donovan (05/19/10)
Maxine Joan Donovan (Hooper) passed away at the Skyline Retirement Community in Omaha, Neb., on April 14, 2010.

Cousins celebrate first birthdays (05/19/10)
Bryan and Joanie Bailey of Wahpeton returned recently from trips to Asheville, N.C., and Eagan, Minn. to help celebrate the first birthdays of their grandchildren, Makayla and Colin.

Roos family announces birth (05/19/10)
Adam and Krista Roos, of Milford, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Kathryn Grace Roos.

Seniors, don't be afraid to root for the underdog (05/19/10)
You learn something new every day. Yesterday was no different. Yesterday I learned that, when it comes to creaky park swing sets, three-year-olds don't understand the concept of the "underdog."