The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is restocking upwards of 1,900 paddlefish into the Okoboji chain of lakes later this month.

Dickinson County joined a group of other Iowa counties in order to share costs and help with any litigation concerning the Summit carbon pipeline during the Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting of the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors.

"The biggest part we get out of it is joining with other counties to seek review on their decision to use eminent domain," said board member Kim Wermersen.

Damian Gano, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, won the Spudnutz eating contest at the 2024 Pioneer Days event in Milford. Gano, who also won the competition last year, ate nine Spudnutz in 10 minutes this year for the win over six other contestants.

Join Milford Memorial Library for our weekly Building Bookworms Story Time 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after story time and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 – Love of Books

• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 – Puppies

• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 – Big and Little

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Spirit Lake Public Library and the American Library Association. We're inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card.

Mark Anthony Jaeger, age 48, of Dyersville was arrested on the charge of public intoxication at approximately 7:28 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 near Lake Street in Arnolds park.

The body of Gilman Cooper, age 27 of Omaha, Nebraska, was discovered by fishermen in Smith's Bay of West Lake Okoboji at approximately 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Cooper was reported missing earlier that day, after being separated from his group.

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is working with Arnolds Park and Okoboji Police to investigate the drowning. As of now, now foul play is suspected, and the incident remains under investigation.

After contesting a city-sanctioned demolition, the owner hopes to tear down the house on 2010 Jackson Avenue.

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Spirit Lake City Council discussed whether or not to move forward with the demolition of an old Spirit Lake residence — now, property owner Reuben Schooley has been given until Nov. 27 to demolish the home.

Since 1997 Labor Day Weekend has brought thousands of people from all over the country to the Iowa Great Lakes Region to honor musicians and music industry giants as they are inducted into the Iowa Rock ’n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame (IRRMA).

Two of the Class of 2024 are area residents who have taken their musical talents far beyond the Lakes Region.

The end of the Highway 71 project is nearing, and with construction beginning on Sept. 3, officials with Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) say they hope to be finished with the project by November.

Construction on Stakeout Road in Okoboji is beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 3. Construction will be from north of the Charleston Beach Road intersection, south around the curve to Okoboji City Hall. Local traffic will be able to move through the construction zone, though all through traffic is expected to detour around it via 175th Street to access Highway 71.

Construction on Stakeout Road is slated to be finished on Oct. 18.

The Okoboji Queen Questers Chapter 1489 presented a $5,000 check to the Dickinson County Historical Society recently. The donation will be matched by an anonymous donor. This donation was given to assist the historical society in raising funds for the historic Milwaukee Depot renovation project, "Bringing the Depot to LIFE!"

The Treasure Village Flea Market & Antique Show runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2.

The Labor Day flea market features antiques, furniture, flags, lawn decore, metal art, quilts, sports cards, crochet,  tools, hats, candles, soaps, coffee and more. Homemade businesses include Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Paparazzi Jewelry, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Lilla Rose and more.

The Disaster Recovery Center in Woodbury County will move to a new location Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Center in Dickinson County will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 and reopen at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen on 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend.