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Engineer Recommends Major Repairs To Abbie Gardner Cabin
August 17, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– An engineer hired to evaluate a historic site in Arnolds Park is recommending major repairs to the Abbie Gardner cabin. It’s the site of the Spirit Lake massacre of 1857, where about three dozen Europeans were killed by members of the Dakota tribe who used the area for hunting. Thirteen-year-old Abbie Gardner survived […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association to present Songwriter’s Showcase Concert and Workshop featuring David G. Smith August 17 at the Okoboji Barn
August 16, 2022
(Okoboji)-A special Songwriter’s Showcase concert is on tap Wednesday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association will present the final Songwriter’s Showcase Concert in the Series on Wednesday evening at the Okoboji Barn.Executive Director Clay Norris says the event will feature nationally known songwriter David G. Smith. “He has […]
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Pre-Registration Underway For 31st Annual Okoboji Oktoberfest
August 16, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– University of Okoboji Oktoberfest returns this fall. Blain Andera, CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, says it will be held Saturday, September 24th at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park with one of its mainstay events coming back again this year… That’s in addition to the traditional favorites… Registration is […]
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Spencer Chamber Announces New Marketing & Tourism Director
August 16, 2022
(Spencer)– There’s a new face at the Spencer Chamber of Commerce. Olivia Baxter has joined the staff as Marketing and Tourism Coordinator. Baxter has previous experience in social media, communication, public relations, grant writing and marketing. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and Music from Simpson College and is a 2014 […]
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Spencer City Council Authorizes Land Purchase In North Y Area For Future Development
August 16, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening authorized the purchase of some land on the city’s north side for future development. City Manager Dan Gifford told the council it would result in a major renovation in that area of Spencer… Councilman Loren Reit says it’s something long overdue for the north side of Spencer… City […]
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