Iowa Great Lakes enter phase 2 of beautification projects

Sep 6, 2019 | News

(KUOO) – From the roof garden to the waterfront, contractors have put a lot of work into beautifying the Iowa Great Lakes. But what’s happened so far is only “phase one.” With their first major project complete, Imagine Iowa Great Lakes is about to embark on several...
Large Crowd Hears Update From Imagine Iowa Great Lakes

Large Crowd Hears Update From Imagine Iowa Great Lakes

Aug 29, 2019 | News

(Arnolds Park)– Officials with Imagine Iowa Great Lakes updated the public last (Thurs.) evening on projects that have been completed so far, and those that are coming up next. Terry Lutz, CEO of McClure Engineering, says there will be a lot more work going on...
Traffic study underway on U.S. Highway 71

Traffic study underway on U.S. Highway 71

Aug 28, 2019 | News

(KUOO Radio) – A major highway that runs through the Iowa Great Lakes could get some major improvements in the future. But first, a traffic study must be done on the highway. Efforts are underway to have a study done on U.S. Highway 71 through the lakes corridor. It...

Imagine Project digs in

Apr 24, 2019 | News

The first phase of the Imagine Iowa Great Lakes beautification project is underway in Arnolds Park. The old walkway leading from Broadway Street past Preservation Plaza down to the shoreline was removed early this spring with dirt work getting underway for the new...
Beautification group set to pull trigger on first phase

Beautification group set to pull trigger on first phase

Dec 18, 2018 | News

Several months have passed since the public was last briefed on a project meant to beautify the Lakes Area’s main roadway, but now Imagine Iowa Great Lakes, the group heading up the improvements on behalf of its anonymous donor group, is seeking bids for work on...

Soil Sampling at Arnolds Park Amusement Park Uncovers Issues

Oct 25, 2018 | News

A recent soil sampling conducted at Arnolds Park Amusement Park uncovered an unknown issue behind the seawall along the lakefront. Workers given the task of getting samples behind the seawall found that soil under the sidewalk had washed away over the years leaving a...

818 and Via Partnership Join Imagine Iowa Great Lakes Design Team

Oct 24, 2018 | News

Okoboji, Iowa – 818 – a tiny design empire and Via Partnership have joined the Imagine Iowa Great Lakes design team. With these additions, the team has expanded its expertise to include wayfinding and public art consulting. 818 is a Des Moines-based design...

Imagine group goes public with lakefront plans

Aug 28, 2018 | News

A majority of the seats were filled as the lights dimmed Wednesday evening in the Pearson Lakes Art Center’s Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre. People had come for an update on the Imagine Iowa Great Lakes beautification project. Many attended the Imagine...

Mueske addresses ‘Tallgrass’ speculation

Aug 23, 2018 | News

Imagine Iowa Great Lakes addressed some skepticism stemming from the group’s decision to withdraw its $1.1 million offer for the Okoboji Middle School property earlier this month. The school district agreed to sell the property and apply the profit toward paying...

AP Council Hears Update From Imagine Iowa Great Lakes

Aug 9, 2018 | News

(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday reviewed updated plans from Imagine Iowa Great Lakes for beautification of the amusement park waterfront and promenade areas. The update was presented by Brad Beck of Beck Engineering, which is overseeing...