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Community for redditors in NW Iowa, or anyone who is a fan of the lakes area.

/r/Okoboji

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Joan Jett at The 2024 Okoboji Winter Games / Tribute Cover

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2024/03/22
20:52 UTC

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Nintendo Switch found at Arnolds Park

Ayo, found a Switch at the park if anyone knows someone that lost one last week. Appreciate any help finding the owner.

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2022/04/27
15:01 UTC

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Boat Rental after Labor Day?

Taking the family to Okoboji this weekend for the first time. Looks like most things are closed, which is fine because we’re bringing a toddler and we’re limited on what we can do.

It would be fun to rent a boat for a couple hours Saturday or Sunday. Anyone know of a place that rents boats for a reasonable price for a couple hours post Labor Day?

Any other activities post Labor Day you recommend for Okoboji? Cheers!

4 Comments
2021/09/09
12:34 UTC

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Bachelorette Planning - Help Needed!

Out of town-er trying to plan a bachelorette party for 11 women in August 2022.

Would love to create a fun-filled and affordable weekend for my very deserving friend (COVID bride and medical student, she’s had a rough two years, man).

Would love any/all recommendations, particularly for lodging near the lake, lake activities, must-visit bars and any local favorites. Thank you and I can’t wait to explore Okoboji!

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2021/09/01
17:03 UTC

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Hole-in-the-wall Restaurant

Looking to support small, local restaurants. I'm familiar with the big names in the area, but am wondering if there are any off the beaten path that are worth trying, especially during the week. West Lake or west of West Lake a plus. Family friendly a definitely plus.

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2021/08/04
16:47 UTC

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Please help!

Vacationing in okoboji 6/14-17. Got here but car broke down. Have repair appointment Wednesday. Need a rental car until then to get around town. Tried auto smart and gm already.... Update: got sorted. Big thanks to Nielsen's Auto Repair!!!!!

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2021/06/15
04:01 UTC

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Any rentals with private pools?

Title says it all. I’ve done some light research and haven’t come up with anything so thought I’d research out here!

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2021/01/08
19:55 UTC

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Silver Lake swimming?

Is Silver Lake safe to swim in? Everything I read about Silver Lake recreation is boating and fishing related, which makes me think it's not safe for swimming, but can't find anything definitive.

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2020/08/08
19:07 UTC

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Where is saxophone Zach?!

I heard 🎷 Zach is here this weekend?! Where is he?! Guy doesn't even have a bellybutton!

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2020/08/01
04:30 UTC

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Tubing rivers?

My fiance and I are coming up in August. Anyone know of any good river tubing situations in the area??

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2020/07/18
18:22 UTC

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How are the street improvements coming along?

I recently saw the tourism brochure with all the improvement renderings. Looks awesome. We are camping in 4 weeks.

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2020/06/20
23:26 UTC

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Less Tourist-y Restaurants & Bars

Hey all,

I'm new to the area. 22M. Looking for places nearby that I can get good food or a drink and not have to worry about being charged the "tourist town tax." Any suggestions are welcome.

As a side note: bars with a happy hour and/or karaoke are also high on my list of places to be.

Thanks!

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2020/06/10
23:46 UTC

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Where can I camp this weekend? (with a travel trailer)

Looking for a campground preferably near West Okoboji to reserve two travel trailer spots. The state park campgrounds all have "walk-up" only sites. This seems silly — they really expect people to not make reservations? What's the likelihood that I can actually drive to Okoboji and find an available spot at one of the state park campgrounds?

In addition, are the restrooms open yet at the state parks? If anyone has any info that would be super helpful as the phone number on the website it outsourced and the person I spoke with had never even heard of Okoboji.

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2020/06/02
15:42 UTC

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Mini golf course in Spirit Lake?

When I was a kid in the 80s there was a strange little mini golf course down by the Gingham Inn. Does anyone have any information on what happened to it?

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2020/05/25
05:16 UTC

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AMA with Kimberly Graham, Democratic Primary Candidate for US Senate 5/25 @ 4PM on r/Iowa

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2020/05/25
04:37 UTC

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Any D&D groups? Or good places to meet new people in town?

(22M) Brand new to town and I was wondering if theres any good places to meet new people and make new friends? Also if theres a fun game shop or any active d&d groups?

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2019/09/07
15:58 UTC

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