A late Spirit Lake charge came up just short as the Indians fell 51-46 to Wahlert Catholic in a back-and-forth quarterfinal Monday at the 2025 girls state basketball tournament in Des Moines.

Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has announced the winners of its 15th annual photography contest. The contest invites photographers to showcase Iowa’s natural and environmental beauty through their lenses ...

The Spirit Lake boys basketball team reached its first Class 2A substate final since 2021, but the Indians ran into tournament-tested Unity Christian on Saturday. The 67-43 loss in Sheldon ends the ...

The Milford City Council members hope residents and business owners weigh in on a proposal to reduce Highway 71’s four lanes through town to three. The informational session takes place from 5:30-7 p.

Actors portraying Fred Gilbert, L.F. Williamz and Abbie Gardner shared their stories with about 45 volunteers and attendees. The event is part of the Lakes Area Museum Alliance's “Nights at the Museum ...

Organizers behind the Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) junior volunteer program plan to once again welcome about 30 high school and college students to Spirit Lake in 2025. Participants assist ...

Spirit Lake High School seniors turned their passion into projects for their senior capstones. Last Wednesday, Feb. 26, brought the first wave of capstones. The second wave of presentations is coming ...

The University of Okoboji Homecoming races are less than 170 days away. The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce staff encourages participants to save the date, get registered and start training. --- ...

Organizers behind the Live At The Lake 2025 Summer Concert Series added Head East as its 21st act for the upcoming summer. The legendary classic rock band Head East continues to rock audiences of all ...

Area non-profit organizations have until Friday, May 2, to reel in proceeds from the upcoming 42nd Annual Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend.

The Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office is now accepting the 2025 Iowa property tax credit claims for property tax assistance for the September 2025 to March 2026 property tax payments. There are ...

The Milford Commercial Club recently held their annual meeting. New officers were elected and include (from left) First Vice President Joel McCartan, Second Vice President Julie Chicoine, Treasurer ...