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A FREE WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE FROM IOWA INFORMATION MEDIA GROUP
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Back-to-back concerts rock the venue for
Winter Games — SEE PAGE 15
DISCOVER! MAGAZINE
JANUARY 18, 2025
5K Fun Run jump-starts Winter Games on
Saturday morning — SEE PAGE 8
Chili Cook-Off brings the heat to
Winter Games — SEE PAGE 9
OTHER HAPPENINGS:
Pearson Lakes Art Center
offers meditative art class
on Jan. 23
— SEE PAGE 5
Battle of the Bartenders sets high mark
for fundraising — SEE PAGE 14
Your source for weekend fun in N’West Iowa
Family Nature Night talks
about bioluminescence
on Jan. 24
— SEE PAGE 6
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The University of Okoboji Winter Games 5K will take off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Screen: New releases for the big screen
and good new rentals.
Winter Games: Battle of the Bartenders
sets high mark for fundraising.
Winter Games: Back-to-back concerts
rock the venue for Winter Games.
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Pieces:
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Other
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Winter
9
Winter
Pearson Lakes Art Center offers
meditative art class on Jan. 23
Happenings: Other must-see
area events to check out.
Games: 5K Fun Run jumpstarts
Winter Games on Saturday morning.
Games: Chili Cook-Off brings
the heat to Winter Games.
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Contents | 3
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Side Trip:
Every October as we put together the
Christmas edition of OKOBOJI Magazine
(a sister publication to the one
you are reading), I scold myself for not
working ahead and getting photos finished
for our food feature
a year in advance,
before my Christmas
dishes and decor
are packed away.
This year was finally
different and Friday
evening I was ready
for the finishing
touches. That involved
needing some ribbons
and tags from
my basement, so I
loaded the food and
other props in a sturdy
MYRNA
WAGNER
wicker box to transport them downstairs in
preparation for the photo shoot.
When I set the box on my basement
counter, I realized a sticky substance was
leaking out the bottom of the box. My
first thought was that a cork bottle stopper
had come loose, but I quickly realized the
gingerbread syrup was leaking from the bottom
of a decorative glass bottle.
There was no towel or paper towel handy
as the sticky mess accumulated on the
counter. I ran for the bathroom to grab a
towel, and by the time I returned, the syrup
was dripping off the counter and puddling
on the concrete floor.
I eventually found an empty water cup in
which to place the leaking jar.
Then I assessed the damage. There was a
stream of syrup down each step, across the
family room carpet, puddled on the concrete,
dripping from the countertop and all
over my right shoe and pants leg.
Two hours later, the mess was cleaned
up; another hour after that the photos were
done and ready for next year.
Not the way I’d planned for that to go,
but I’ll still be grateful come October.
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KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER
Mindful Art
Many people think that creating
art takes a lot of study, practice At a Glance:
and talent. And most art is
created exactly by people who have
WHAT: Mindful Art 1.0
all three.
WHERE: Pearson Lakes Art Center,
But the Pearson Lakes Art Center is 2201 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
teaching an art class that can anyone
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23
can be successful at — whether you are
a trained artist or simply a complete COST: $35 for members and $45
amateur. ‘
for nonmembers
No matter your artistic level — everyone
can enjoy Mindful Art 1.0.
CONTACT: 712-332-7013
ONLINE: www.lakesart.org
The class is set to take place at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23.
Creation is what it’s all about, according
endeavor of producing a perfect prod-
to Karess Knudtson, who uct, when I believe art should be more
handles marketing for the Pearson about the process.”
Lakes Arts Center and is also teaching If you are worried about whether or
this class.
not you think you can do this class,
“Mindful Art is an exciting and different
Knudtson says not to worry.
type of meditative art process. “It is important for people to keep
In this class, we will be utilizing drawing
in mind that there is really no right
techniques with copic markers or or wrong way to do mindful art. This
colored pencils to produce a colorful, is an opportunity for anyone and everyone
abstract form,” Knudtson said. “This
to take time out of their day,
activity will benefit anyone who comes and (let’s face it) busy schedules, for a
with an open mind through simple practice of tuning into themselves. Sit
drawing techniques that can be used with the present moment and explore
for personal reflection and the processing
it. This form of art can truly be done
of everyday life through art.” by anyone.” Knudtson said. “We all
The goal of Mindful Art is not to know someone (or maybe yourself)
create the best art in the world, but to that says ‘Oh, I am just not creative, I
use the act of creation to better understand
cannot even draw a stick person.’ I do
yourself.
not believe this to be true and encour-
“The main goal of this Mindful Art age everyone to try something new; it
1.0 class is to gather for an enjoyable may push you past your level of comfort,
evening of creating while utilizing
but sometimes the best growth
this unique method to help express comes from getting comfortable being
creativity, reduce anxiety and/or stress, uncomfortable.”
and teach a meditative technique,” Teaching people to use the process
Knudtson said.
of creation to help them be mindful.
It’s all about the process.
“It is very rewarding to see everyone
“One of the really great things about start with a blank sheet and within
this drawing technique is that the a short time create their own unique
process of drawing is as important, if work of art,” Knudtson said. “This is
not more important, than the finished a highly personal process, one that
product,” Knudtson said. “This class everyone can do and benefit from. No
aims to relieve the anxiety that some two creations will look alike and that
may feel when going into a creative is really the beauty of the process.” F
Pearson Lakes Art Center
offers meditative art class
on Thursday, Jan. 23
Okoboji | Iowa

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Other Happenings
Family Nature Night
How do lightning bugs glow?
Learn all about it at Family Nature
Night: Lights of the Night, held at
the Dickinson County Nature Center at
5-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Families will learn
about the differences between bioluminescence
and biofluorescence through several
activities.
The free program will begin with group
activities and later split into other sessions
to make a lightning bug craft, play black
light Bingo, dig for some treasures in glowing
rocks and more.
This is a free family program offered every
fourth Friday of the month to give families
the opportunity to spend time together and
learn about conservation and local ecology.
Please register online by 5 p.m. on Thursday,
Jan. 23.
To learn more or register, visit their Programs/Events
page at www.dickinsoncountynaturecenter.com.
WHERE: Dickinson County Nature Center,
22785 Nature Center Road Okoboji, IA
WHEN: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
COST: Free
CONTACT: 712-336-6352
ONLINE: www.dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com

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Event
Next Weekend!
On your
MARK
KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER
At a Glance:
WHAT: University of Okoboji Winter
Games 5K
WHERE: Race begins on Lake
Street right in front of Arnolds
Park Amusement Park entrance
WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25
COST: $35
ONLINE: www.uofowintergames.
com/5k-fun-run/
Get ready to run.
Or walk if that’s more your speed. In general,
the Okoboji Winter Games 5K Fun Run
is all about just having fun.
The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25,
and will start at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
Check-in takes place from 8-8:45 a.m. with the
race starting at 9 a.m.
This event has been a part of the University of
Winter Games for a very long time.
“The 5K has been a part of U of O Winter
Games almost the duration of the event. Lakes
Regional used to head the event then The IGLA
Chamber took it over with our games with Kozy
Heat as the returning sponsor we are so excited
to keep it alive,” said Morgan
Strauss, the director of events
from the Iowa Great Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce. “It is
such a fun way to kick off the
weekend.”
The event is geared toward all
ages.
“The 5K is such an inclusive
event to kick off such a fun Saturday
morning. It seems to be a
tradition for some and a great
way to be active,” Strauss said.
The amount of people that
participate in this event every
year really depends on the sun
and the temperatures.
“The numbers varies depending
on if the sun is shining that
morning,” Strauss said. “We usually have around
150-200 participants.”
The raceway is full of people ready to cheer on
the runners or walkers/
“The race starts on Lake Street right in front of
the Arnolds Parks Amusement Park entrance with
a cheer from our wonderful cheerleaders then
they are off down Lake Street, continue on the
side of Highway 71 to the neighborhood behind
the Amusement Park and finish down the promenade
which is always a fun way to finish a race
— going downhill,” Strauss said.
The 5K is one of many fun events that Strauss
hopes brings people happiness over the weekend
of University of Okoboji Winter Games.
“I always hope that our events are the reason
someone comes back to this amazing area and if
a 5K Fun Run is the reason, we will continue to
do it, with hopes they come back with the generations
to come,” Strauss said. F
5K Fun Run jump-starts Winter
Games on Saturday morning
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Taste | 9
STIRRING
Chili Cook-Off brings the heat to Winter Games
Get in early. Enjoy them all while they’re hot.
The University of Okoboji Winter Games
is set for its 45th edition and as always the
Chili Cook-Off is ready to welcome folks to town
with several hearty helpings.
This year the festivities will run from 5-7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24, at the Dickinson County Expo
Center in Spirit Lake.
A commemorative Winter Games mug serves as
the ticket to the event and will cost $10 either in
advance or at the door, though Morgan Strauss,
director of events for the Iowa Great Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce highly recommends both
getting the mug in advance and showing up as
soon as the doors open to the cook-off.
“This event is the one where we have the most
people come through in the shortest amount of
time,” Strauss said. “We expect about 2,000 people
to come through. We can’t always guarantee
chili will be left if people arrive at the tail end!”
So far there are 20 businesses and organizations
signed up to showcase their favorite chili recipes
for the public, and Strauss expects a few more
before the big day.
Visitors have the chance to vote for their favorite
chili, as well as Best Booth and Best Nonprofit,
with the winners announced at the Burning of the
Green and Fireworks Extravaganza the following
night.
Each year the booth decorations center around
a theme and this time it will be Tailgate Throwback,
so sports gear with a sense of nostalgia will
be a common sight.
And for those senses of taste and smell it will be
all about the chili.
“I never really knew people considered chili
so differently until I came to the chili cook-off,”
Strauss said. “Some say chili can’t have beans, or
some say it can only be ground beef, vegetables
and beans. We’ve had a white chicken chili come
close to winning, so you truly see and taste it all.”
Whether you try all 20 chilis, or just come for
the camaraderie and to add another mug to the
collection, the cook-off is always must on the
Winter Games to-do list. F
the pot
At a Glance:
WHAT: The University of Okoboji
Chili Cook-Off
WHERE: Dickinson County Expo
Center, 1600 15th St., Spirit
Lake, IA
WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
COST: $10
CONTACT: 712-332-2107
ONLINE: www.uofowintergames.
com
RYLAN HOWE | STAFF WRITER
Spirit Lake | Iowa

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University of Okoboji Winter Games
FUN RUN
All ages and skill levels encouraged to join!
Check in: 8:00-8:45am at
Arnold’s Park Amusement Park
Race begins: 9am
Route will start at Arnolds Park
Amusement Park, racing around
the streets and neighborhoods of
Arnolds Park, and finishing down
the brand-new Promenade!
Warmth, Health, and Okoboji Happiness
Visit us at the Kozy Heat Gallery at
584 US-71, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Day of
Registration at
the Pavilion in
Arnold’s Park
$35
online registration
open until 1/22/25

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Flavors
Next Weekend!
At a Glance:
WHAT: Battle of the Bartenders
WHERE: Parks Marina, 24457
178th St., Okoboji, IA
WHEN: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
23
COST: No cover charge
CONTACT: 712-332-7303
ONLINE: www.parksmarina.com
and www.uofowintergames.com
Donating:
If you would like to donate, but
are unable to attend the event,
scan the QR code below to donate
via Venmo
MIXOLOGISTS
for the win
RYLAN HOWE | STAFF WRITER
It’s really awesome
because it just keeps
going and the last
couple of years I feel
like it’s caught even
more wind and growth
and expansion than
ever before.
Debbie Parks
Don’t forget to tip your bartenders.
Thankfully that’s never a problem
at this party. The 11th Annual
Battle of the Bartenders is ready once
again to kick off the University of
Okoboji Winter Games with a charity
competition that always sets the bar
high.
From 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23,
nearly 30 bars and restaurants will
dish out cocktail samples in a bid to
raise the most money for their charity
of choice. There is no cover charge for
the event though wallets are typically
wide-open supporting a variety of
worthwhile causes.
“It’s really awesome because it just
keeps going and the last couple of
years I feel like it’s caught even more
wind and growth and expansion
than ever before,” said Debbie Parks,
marketing director at Parks Marina.
“We’ve turned over
the hosting to
Jimmy Mac and Jeff
Thee and it’s just
so fun to step back
and watch them
take the reins. I’m so
proud of the event.
It’s become the biggest
fundraiser of
the year and such
a huge community
event. We’ve raised
well over $100,000
to date!”
That generosity
and growth has
spurred a few changes
in recent years regarding
the payouts
and distributions of
donations.
This year each
participating bartender
will automatically receive
$250 toward their charity. The top
five bartenders in terms of tips at the
end of the event will received tiered
payouts for their charity, which ended
up numbering almost $10,000 for the
first place winner last year.
To facilitate continued growth in
giving this year it will be the first time
people will have the ability to donate
online.
Whether someone can’t make it
to the event or simply would prefer
donating from the comfort of their
phone, Battle of the Bartenders will
have a Venmo account and QR code.
Proceeds from that avenue will go into
a general fund that will be divided
among the top five finishers.
A list of bartenders and their charities,
as well as a link to the Venmo
code can be found at the Parks Marina
website and on their Facebook
page.
“It’s unbelievable what started off
as kind of a night for locals to have
fun and do some good at the same
time has grown into this huge event,”
Parks said. “The secret is out that this
is kind of fun! We’ve put Thursday
night on the map for Winter Games
for sure!” F
Battle of the Bartenders sets high mark for fundraising
Okoboji | Iowa

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At a Glance:
WHAT: Red Not Chili Peppers
WHERE: Roof Garden Ballroom,
91 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
COST: $20 Advance / $30 At The
Door Booth (seats up to 8): $400
Tickets
CONTACT: 712-332-2183
ONLINE: https://roofgardenballroom.com/
At a Glance:
WHAT: The Pork Tornadoes
WHERE: Roof Garden Ballroom,
91 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
25
COST: $20 Advance / $30 At The
Door Booth (seats up to 8): $400
Tickets
CONTACT: 712-332-2183
ONLINE: https://roofgardenballroom.com/
Rockin’ at the
KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER
ROOF GARDEN
THE PORK TORNADOES
The Roof Garden Ballroom is going to be experience for Winter Games!”
rocking during the weekend of Winter Both of these bands will bring the fun.
Games.
”The nation No. 1 touring Red Hot Chili
They have a lineup of back-to-back shows Peppers tribute band — The Red Nots combine
nostalgic hits, full throttle energy, and
that are sure to get the crowds on their feet
dancing the night away.
virtuosic performances. The Red Nots channel
the raging party that has given the Chili
First up is the Red Not Chili Peppers at 7:30
p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and then the next night Peppers international acclaim and regal rock
will see Okoboji favorites The Pork Tornadoes ’n’ roll status. This will be a unique experience
for the Winter Games,” Swanson said.
coming back to town for a concert at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25.
“The Pork Tornadoes are a force like no other.
“The Pork Tornadoes have become a Winter Creating a party wherever they go. Followed
Games Saturday Night tradition, they’re always by a ravenous fan base. Every song will leave
great fun, no matter the weather. As for the Red you singing along and begging for more. Try
Not Chili Peppers, it worked out they were putting
together a Midwest tour,” said Chris Swan-
Swanson is excited about offering up two
it, it’s fun.”
son, the director of marketing at Arnolds Park music events to break up the winter months.
Amusement Park. “These guys are very talented, “Winters in N’West Iowa can be tough, these
they’ll definitely bring a high-energy concert two concerts give us an escape, an opportunity
to have fun with friends and family and a
chance to get out of the house,” Swanson said.
Swanson is committed to keeping the Roof
Garden Ballroom rocking and rolling.
“Arnolds Park Amusement Park is always
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looking at ways to expand music options
available to us in the rural Midwest,” Swanson
said. “As long as people continue to support
live music, we will continue to try new entertainment.”
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Back-to-back concerts rock the venue for Winter Games
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