Big crowds brave the cold weather at the University of Okoboji Winter Games

It was another cold day Saturday at the University of Okoboji Winter Games, but that didn’t keep folks from attending their favorite activities.

Battle Of The Bartenders Another Huge Success

The annual Battle of the Bartenders has grown to be one of the highest attended University of Okoboji Winter Games events in recent years, and this year’s event was no exception.

University of Okoboji Winter Games begin with Battle of the Bartenders

The 46th University of Okoboji Winter Games are here! And the festivities kicked off on Thursday night with the “Battle of the bartenders” at Parks Marina.

Parks Marina in Okoboji holds annual ‘Boatloads of Toys’ fundraiser

Parks Marina in the Iowa Great Lakes is filling up a boat with toys so kids in the area can have a good holiday season.

Key West meets Northwest Iowa: No shirt, no shoes, no problem-o at Barefoot Bar

It's early May and Debbie Parks said the palm trees are already swaying away at the Barefoot Bar.