Informational Meeting Set for February 25
The LPA will hold an informational meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, at the LPN Conference Center.
       
       The Board will present discussion on projects and proposals in the planning stages and give other information.
       
       
       
       

Land Improvement Contractors of Iowa Give LPA Recognition
The LPA and the Rural Improvement Zone received an award from the Iowa Chapter of the Land Improvement Contractors for the work done at the County Basin project. The large silt basin, located west of the development on the relocated 190th Street, was nominated for the award by LeRoy and Sons, Arcadia, the contractor for the project.
       
       Dale Grotjohn, Rural Improvement Zone trustee, accepted the conservation award on January 9th at the Land Improvement Contractors annual meeting.

Boat registration Reminder
The 2007-2009 Iowa DNR registrations will be required to register your boat for a boat sticker this year. You can bring it to the office, fax a copy to 641 755 3810, or email a jpeg or pdf file of the document. Call the office for details.

Annual Meeting set for Saturday May 5
Annual assessments have been sent to the membership. Be sure to check out the blue sheet with your assessments which gives information about this year's changes and mentions the annual meeting in May.
       

Stories and Pictures Needed
The staff welcomes stories about members, history of the lake, lake anecdotes, and any other stories that relate to the Lake or the Association. Scenic pictures are always welcome for use on the website, the newsletter or more. Pictures and stories can be digitally submitted by using the addresses on the website or can be sent to or dropped off at the office. We can scan prints and return the originals for pictures we can use.
        Thanks!
       

48 Hour Bulding Permit Requirement

       All new construction building permits for homes, detached garages, and re-modeling that changes the house footprint will require at least a 48 hour (2 working day) notice before the permit will be issued. Staff must have time to evaluate the proposals, check the lot lines and staking, and determine whether all other requirements are meant. The change is effective on January 1, 2007.