Stories from Monday, July 18, 2016

Clay County fairgoers have the opportunity to save big for "Blue Ribbon Fun" through several pre-fair deals. Advance adult gate admission tickets are available for $6, saving fairgoers $3 before the gates open Sept. 10. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Clay County Regional Events Center Box Office, or at more than 70 locations throughout northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. ...

The Spirit Lake Fire Department and Spirit Lake Police Department were on hand after neighbors reported smoke coming from a cottage along Big Spirit Lake. No one was home at 12:45 p.m. Monday when firefighters were paged to 13718 253rd Avenue in Orleans. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly said power lines got pulled apart near the cottage, possibly causing an electrical short inside...

April 20, 1926 -- July 10, 2016 A funeral service for Gordon Ohm was held on Friday, July 15, at United Church of Avoca in Avoca. Burial was Saturday, July 16, at West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements...

The Milford Commercial Club is a positive, motivated group of business leaders and community volunteers. Their efforts make events -- large and small -- possible throughout the city of Milford, including the weekend's Milford Pioneer Days celebration...

Some Iowa Great Lakes residents will be on the run during the upcoming Pioneer Days. Lakes Regional Healthcare, Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons and Liberty National Bank are hosting a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 23. Proceeds from the event benefit the Milford Commercial Club...

A group of men who put God first will find their spot at the front of Saturday morning's Pioneer Days parade. Pastors Tim Nappe, Bob Vaage, Perry Aalgaard, Karl Whiteman along with Fathers Tom Flanagan and Shinoj Jose were named parade grand marshals for their efforts to nurture and unite the Milford community...

Pioneer Days promises fun for everyone BY DORIS WELLE STAFF WRITER Gearing up to Milford's 125th Celebration next year, the 2016 Pioneer Days committee has filled three days with activities for all ages. Friday through Sunday, July 22-24 Hundreds of people will participate in competitions, attend concerts, enjoy good food and maybe take in a parade during Pioneer Days weekend, July 22-24 in the community nestled on the south end of the Iowa Great Lakes Region...

Milford firefighters will be on call for more than fires and emergency situations during the upcoming Pioneer Days. The Milford Fire Department is holding a "Fill the Boot" fundraising campaign at the Pioneer Days Parade on Saturday, July 23. Funds raised will go to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association...

Boji Bay Legacy Park will be the venue for a pair of concerts during Pioneer Days Weekend. United Community Bank is sponsoring Sioux Falls-based Main Avenue Warehouse for a free concert from 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 22. The nine-piece horn band from South Dakota performs in the tradition of Tower of Power, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Cold Blood, Average White Band and other well-known horn bands. Main Avenue Warehouse produces a high energy, soulful sound...