Stories from Wednesday, July 27, 2016

There is still time for 15 non-profit organizations around the Iowa Great Lakes to double their money. The Okoboji Foundation's $5,000 July Non-Profit Challenge continues through the end of the month. Contributions can be directed to any of 15 "Family of Funds Nonprofit Partners." The fund with the highest July online gift total -- if the total is over $5,000 -- receives an additional $5,000 donation to their fund from the Okoboji Foundation...

The Lake Park man accused of armed robbery at Barb's Restaurant & Lounge entered a "not guilty" plea and, on Monday, withdrew his right to a speedy trial. Joshua Emerson Mandelkow entered his plea and requested a reduction to his $250,000 bail on July 25. Defense attorney Michael Johnson of Spirit Lake asked that Mandelkow be released on his own recognizance...