The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Iowa!

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Sandbar Beach Resort, Spirit Lake, IA

With 15 cabins available to rent at the Sandbar Beach Resort in Spirit Lake, there are 15 good reasons to visit this special vacation spot with you and your family. Each cabin varies in… Read More

9 Best Candy Shops in Iowa!

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Goodies Handmade Candies, Spirit Lake, IA

Celebrating over three decades in the Spirit Lake Area, Goodies Handmade Candies has flourished as a business thanks to their high attention to detail and creative confectionary inventions. Open… Read More

The 9 Best Wedding Locations in Iowa!

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The Inn Hotel, Okoboji, IA

Located along the shores of West Lake Okoboji, the Inn at Okoboji can provide the perfect setting for a memorable wedding or event. Not only are the facilities at The Inn Hotel at Okoboji modern and… Read More

9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Iowa!

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Arnold’s Park Amusement Park, Arnolds Park, IA

Found on the western shore of the scenic Lake Okoboji, Arnolds Park Amusement Park has been delivering the big thrills for over 100 years, and in all that time, they have nearly perfected the… Read More

The 8 Best Theme Bars in Iowa!

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Barefoot Bar, Okoboji, IA

To transport yourself to somewhere a little more tropical, the Barefoot Bar in Okoboji delivers the palm trees without the plane ticket. Alongside the real palm trees at the Barefoot Bar, tiki huts… Read More

9 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Iowa!

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Ferguson’s Garden Center, Spirit Lake, IA

For all your garden and landscaping needs in northwestern Iowa and beyond, Ferguson’s Garden Center in Spirit Lake has everything you need throughout the year to upkeep or create a beautiful… Read More

10 Best Breweries in Iowa!

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Okoboji Brewing Company, Spirit Lake, IA

The Iowa Great Lakes has a lot going for it already, including some of the most scenic vacation destinations in the entire state, so it should be no surprise that their own brewing company only adds… Read More

15 Most Romantic Places in Iowa!

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Fillenwarth Beach Resort, Arnolds Park, IA

If you are looking for a romantic spot to stay the weekend, not only does Fillenwarth Beach Resort lend access to the attractions of West Lake Okoboji, including dozens of lake-side restaurants and… Read More

The 13 Best Picnic Spots in Iowa!

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Speier Park, Okoboji, IA

Almost anywhere around Lake Okoboji makes for a scenic picnic spot, and Speier Park is a prime example of that. Featuring picnic shelters and tennis courts, what clearly draws the afternoon attention… Read More

The 8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Iowa!

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Yesterdays, Arnolds Park, IA

A local favorite for over the 30 years, Yesterdays in Arnolds Park is a seasonal seafood restaurant that can really add some enjoyment to your next lake Okoboji outing. Featuring a menu that almost… Read More

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Home and Sports Show

Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

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Home and Sports Show

Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

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MSTS 410 Sprint Cars and Racesaver Sprint Cars

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8:00pm

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Jackson Motorplex - World of Outlaws

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Dustin Lynch

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Iowa Republicans Vote to cut Medicaid, Lower Taxes for Millionaires & Billionaires

DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement after Iow...

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American Lung Association News: Clean Air Is A Human Right

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Gov. Reynolds Issues Statement on Early Childhood Continuum of Care Bill Passing Iowa House and Senate Committees

From: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds

On February 25, 2025, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa ...

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Dickinson County 4-H and FFA Fair

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Spirit Lake Town Facts

Spirit Lake, Iowa. Population for Spirit Lake from the last gathering is 4261. You can view Spirit Lake venues that host many Spirit Lake IA events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Spirit Lake page on Zillow. Currently Spirit Lake has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $184,620. More real estate facts about Spirit Lake: The number of properties currently for sale in Spirit Lake is 139. The median homes for sale listing price is $101,742. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Spirit Lake consisting of 34 with an average listing price for these house of $284,850. Out of the 16 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Spirit Lake is $331,106. Interest rates for Spirit Lake are at historic lows as well.

Spirit Lake Iowa has a latitude of 43.42259979248 and a longitude of -95.109298706055. View the full profile

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