Stories from Wednesday, November 28, 2018

  While decrease of bone density is a natural occurrence in aging, steps can be taken to enhance bone health and decrease a person's risk of osteoporosis-related injuries and illnesses. Dr. Dan McGuire, spine specialist with Iowa Spine Care of Spencer Hospital, will speak at a free lunch and learn event on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Spencer Hospital...

Okoboji Foundation President Rob Waterhouse on Nov. 20 presented a $20,000 check to Discovery House Director Julie Scheib for the renovation project inside the Daniel House, which is located in Spirit Lake. The grant request was submitted earlier this year during the annual grant cycle and the gift was awarded by the grant committee with final approval from the Okoboji Foundation board of directors...

The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing season. "Many of us can’t wait to get out on the ice each winter," Joe Larscheid, chief of fisheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. "Ice fishing is a fun, inexpensive activity for anglers of all ages to get outdoors and avoid cabin fever."...

Iowa Lakes Community College is excited to announce the start of the new Laker Kids Club. The Laker Kids Club is an exclusive club that is being offered for area youth as way to get connected to Laker Athletics. Membership is open to area students that are 18 years of age and younger. The membership fee is $20...

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation will partner with Professional Developers of Iowa to host a legislative forum from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. The event is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for citizens, businesses and economic development organizations to address economic development with state lawmakers before the beginning of the legislative session...