1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (173+ words) Iowa Lakes Community College recognized three students during its commencement ceremony on May 15, with the John P. u201c Jacku201d Kibbie Outstanding Service Award, an honor presented annually to students who exemplify outstanding service to the college and their communities. The award is conferred…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (164+ words) This session, the House Higher Education Committee was proud to champion reforms to our universitiesu2019 core curriculum requirements, and Gov. Kim Reynolds has now signed the legislation into law. House File 2800 requires every undergraduate student at Iowau2019s public universities to complete dedicated…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (178+ words) History comes to life once again as the Westport Schoolhouse Museum opened for the summer season at 10 a. m. Tuesday, June 9. Operated by the Dickinson County Conservation Board, the historic one-room schoolhouse will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. through the…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (168+ words) Milford Memorial Libraryu2019s Building Bookworms Storytime happens at 10: 30 a. m. Mondays. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after story time and…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (167+ words) The Dickinson County RSVP Literacy Partners program is deeply grateful to the Good Neighbor Fund of Okoboji and Spirit Lake for selecting our program as one of 21 local organizations to receive funding this year. We also extend our sincere appreciation…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (177+ words) This weeku2019s activities start out on Tuesday, June 16, with Outdoor Endeavors. Participants will create seed art mosaics out on the patio, which is on the north side of the Spirit Lake Public Library. This is a come-and-go event between 10 a. m. and noon....

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (236+ words) The Spirit Lake School Foundation added to the excitement of graduation as the group awarded scholarships to 47 graduating seniors choosing to continue their education. Graduating seniors who applied and received scholarships include: Audrina Bennett, Landon Johnson, Ebba Bjornstad, Maggie Bruinsma,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (174+ words) Iowa Lakes Community College has established a new transfer partnership with Minnesota State University-Mankato, through the Maverick Advance Plan (MAP) creating a streamlined pathway for Iowa Lakes nursing students to continue their education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (177+ words) The Knights of Columbus Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 joined the scholarship festivities at Spirit Lake High School and at Harris-Lake Park High School, awarding three $1, 000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors. Rob Waterhouse, field agent with the Knights of Columbus,…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago  (178+ words) Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. MML staff looks forward to seeing everyone when we reopen at 9: 30 a. m. Tuesday, May 26. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. MMLu2019s Building Bookworms Storytime…...