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Dickinson County Conservation Issues Sherwood Forest Project Update

Dickinson County Conservation Issues Sherwood Forest Project Update

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Spirit Lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The drainage fix is secured now for Sherwood Forest Park in Dickinson County. A $730,000 agreement has been reached to repair drainage issues at the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji.

The deal involves the design firm, general contractor and Dickinson County. This should resolved persistent issues that to delayed the opening of the park in 2025.

Dickinson county Conservation Board confirmed that the County Engineer has approved the proposed repairs, and the long-awaited project should be back on track.

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