Making lives better by creating and fostering opportunities the Iowa Great Lakes region offers to residents and visitors 

OkoboTree is a project intended to extend the 
longevity and beauty of trees in the area through visual art and preservation. The project kicked off with the commissioning of an Iowa-based visual artist to create sculptures from expired trees in the area.
 

Okoboji Music Masters entertains audiences with 
exceptional musicians dedicated to delivering quality fun performances. This non-profit is dedicated to bringing exceptional local talent together for the summer season. 

Friends of the Abbie Gardner Cabin Historic Site is leading a preservation effort of the Abbie Gardner cabin, historic site and interpretive center with guidance from the Iowa Cultural Affairs Department. 

Growing the housing and amenities available in Milford means an expanded workforce. New residents mean new customers for local businesses, which in turn increases tax revenue. The vision for the Milford Campus project includes housing, a year-round sports complex and various other amenities.