Obituaries - Dickinson County News
Nov 22, 2024 · Kathryn “Katie” (Holzhauer) McClurg, 60, died on Dec. 12, 2024, while at the family farm with loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, with a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.
Dunn sworn in as postmaster for Spirit Lake | Dickinson County News
Nov 26, 2024 · Just in time for the holiday season, a new postmaster is in town. Crystal Dunn, a resident of Spirit Lake for the last eight years, was sworn in as postmaster at the Spirit Lake Post Office on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Dunn was initially promoted to postmaster back in June, but this ceremony marks her official start when it comes to the new role.
Spirit Lake Park trio leads girls wrestlers at Hull
Nov 26, 2024 · Audrina Bennett, Reece Logan and Cassie McKeen led the Spirit Lake Park girls wrestling team in its season-opening tournament held Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Western Christian High School in Hull. Bennett and Logan earned runner-up finishes at 110 pounds and 135 pounds, respectively, and McKeen placed third at 105 pounds.
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Dec 17, 2024 · OSTA puts discount voucher books on sale Okoboji Summer Theatre patrons will have to wait for the University of Okoboji Winter Games to learn the official 2025 schedule, but they can save money at the ticket booth right now. The Okoboji Summer Theatre Association on Friday opened the purchase window for discount ticket vouchers for the 2025 OST season.
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Dec 18, 2024 · Charity goes unnoticed at times, but at least once a year the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club finds a spotlight for a person or couple who goes above and beyond.
James Dorgan Jensen - Dickinson County News
Feb. 2, 1950 — Nov. 14, 2024 James (Jim) Dorgan Jensen, 74, of Arnolds Park, Iowa died Nov. 14, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. A celebration of Jim’s life is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at The Arnolds Park Museum. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com.
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Dec 17, 2024 · BY RANDY M. CAUTHRON & RUSS MITCHELL • State recognizes pair of area residents who sacrificed for others. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens honored heroic citizens and first responders at the 2024 Sullivan Brothers’ Award of Valor and Governor’s Lifesaving Awards ceremony held Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Iowa Capitol Rotunda.
Correction 11-21-24 | Dickinson County News
In the Nov. 21 edition of Dickinson County News, there was an article discussing updates to the Red Rock wind turbine project which stated that there would be upwards of 83 wind turbines built in Dickinson County. This is incorrect. The number of potential wind turbine locations for the project is 67 in Dickinson County and 19 in Emmet County, for a total of 86 wind turbines.
Dickinson County Endowment Fund awards 2024 grants
Nov 26, 2024 · The Dickinson County Endowment Fund, in support of 23 projects led by Dickinson County non-profit organizations, has distributed grants totaling $110,842. DCEF Council Advisor Ann Ditsworth recognized the 2024 advisory council, which is made up of volunteers who broadly represent the county's residents: • Chairman Evan Bensley — Lake Park • Vice chairman Marilyn Vos — Arnolds Park ...
Securing disaster relief for Iowa | Dickinson County News
Nov 26, 2024 · Earlier this year, our communities were hit by severe floods and powerful tornadoes that devastated homes, farms, businesses, hospitals, and schools. Crops were damaged, personal property was destroyed, and vehicles were totaled. Months later, families are still picking up the pieces and working to rebuild. But, even amid unthinkable tragedy, Iowans rallied around our neighbors to lend a ...