Okoboji NewsLocal news for Okoboji, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.24 years and 24 days later ...- June 30, 2008 After 24 years and 24 days as a police officer with the Estherville Police Department, Terry Watters' retirement begins today when he finishes his final shift.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/24-years-and-24-days-later?fromrss=1 Zebra mussel fragment found in Lakes area- June 28, 2008 The discovery of a zebra mussel fragment at an area boat ramp has water quality enthusiasts issuing reminders about the dangers of aquatic invasive species.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/zebra-mussel-fragment-found-in-lakes-area?fro... Generous Okoboji businessman dies- June 26, 2008 Okoboji businessman and philanthropist Gerald "Bud" Pearson died Monday after a long illness.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/generous-okoboji-businessman-dies?fromrss=1 Local Restaurant Suffers Fire Damage- June 24, 2008 An early morning fire may have destroyed a popular lakes-area restaurant. The Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Department responded to a fire at Tweeter's Bar and Grill around 2:30am Monday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/local-restaurant-suffers-fire-damage?fromrss=... Invasive species threaten Iowa lake.....- June 22, 2008 So what do Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels have to do with lakes in Iowa.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/invasive-species-threaten-iowa-lake?fromrss=1 Arnolds Park boat part of flood relief effort- June 20, 2008 Residents and visitors to the area may have noticed an absense as they looked toward the Highway 71 trestle bridge and Arnold's Park Okoboji water rescue hoist.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/arnolds-park-boat-part-of-flood-relief-effort... Skyline catering to karaoke crowd- June 18, 2008 Three Urbandale business professionals are issuing an invitation for anyone who has dreamed of making a recording - and maybe even for those who hadn't considered it.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/skyline-catering-to-karaoke-crowd?fromrss=1 Singer goes from Iowa hog farm to 'Nashville Star' in a year- June 11, 2008 Shawn Mayer is a self-described workaholic. The 21-year-old from May City, Ia., near Okoboji, started spending her weekends singing in bars when she was 15.http://www.topix.net/city/okoboji-ia/2008/06/singer-goes-from-iowa-hog-farm-to-nashville-s... |