The Iowa Great Lakes were carved out by glaciers and among the 34 “natural” lakes in the state. The other 65 percent of Iowa lakes were constructed by humans.

With this year’s turnout of over 2,200 anglers from 21 different states, the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber says a total of $20,000 was donated. Walleye Weekend raised a total of $20,000.

And the thousands of paid registrations helped the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber to donate some of that money back to the community. The chamber awarded grants to five local organizations worth $21,000.

The games are off to a great start. The towns full, entertainments going, we’re having a great time.”, said Andy Lux, Chairperson for the 2025 University of Okoboji Winter Games.

Last week, Imagine Iowa Great Lakes won a $1.1 million bid on Okoboji Middle School in Arnolds Park. Construction on a new middle school is expected to start in April 2019, according to June 2018 ...

OKOBOJI, Iowa -- They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Their builders are grizzled veterans, curious youngsters, accomplished carpenters and an eclectic band of constructors with a wide variance ...