The history of blacksmith work dates back thousands of years.
Like a fish out of water, the old wooden boat looked odd as it rolled down Highway 71 on a trailer past the blue water of West Lake Okoboji.
Vern and Coila’s served as Okoboji hot spot for decades
Summer in the Iowa Great Lakes is many things to many people. It’s hard to pick a favorite. We asked a few familiar folks to give it a try.
There have been quite a bit of home renovation proje…
No matter where it is you call home, everyone loves …
Whether you’re thinking of converting an old barrel,…
The battle cry of the theatre is “The show must go on!”
Taking care.
According to famed astronomer Galileo, “Wine is sunl…
Tucker Flandrena is hoping to sell smiles.
The shelter house was slated for a renovation beginning this spring with a heated and air conditioned addition to the south end of the park including restrooms and a kitchenette. There will be additional seating and can then serve as a year-round facility. The project is scheduled to be comp…
Thomas F. Agran of Iowa City recently completed a mu…
Historical markers maintain memories of the past
Wooden boat recovered from waters of West Lake Okoboji
Swiss Acres offers up new wedding venue in the Iowa Great Lakes
The State Pier renovation project at Arnolds Park Am…
Painters create holiday scenes on canvas
Children build sugary structures at Spirit Lake libr…
Damon, Dave and Ryan put together annual Christmas concert
Celebrating 30 years of lighting up the holidays
The story of Fred “Dood” Gilbert, “The Wizard of Spi…
Queen II dives into the past with series of cruises
The sounds of thrilled screams and laughter that you hear when walking through Arnolds Park Amusement Park today are the same sounds that you would have heard 100 years ago in the same spot.
As the sun set on beautiful East Okoboji, more than …
An iconic structure is getting ready to rock once again.
The waters of the Iowa Great Lakes teem with boats o…
For nearly four decades, families and friends shared…
Remembering the airplane crash into Spirit Lake in 1940
Rock Rapids brightens up town with murals
The history of camping at the Iowa Great Lakes
The city offers fun events, industry and more
Outdoor classes have become a staple in the Okoboji …
New weapons in the war on curly leaf
Duane and Lisa VerMeer enjoy life on the lake
Crafting wood carvings in the Iowa Great Lakes
Chef Susanne Bicknese enjoys using fresh, local products
Remembering the Miss Thriller Incident
Summer is that season of too much to do, and too lit…
Online Reservations popular at Rivers Bend
The story of some fabled and some real-life lake monsters
