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Okoboji School Construction Enters Phase Two By charguth April 26, 2021 9:42 am Saga Communications Milford, IA (KICD) — If it seems to you that there’s always a construction project at the Okoboji Schools – you would be correct. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says the public and school board are very committed to providing students and staff the best facilities possible. That new construction is part of Okoboji’s Phase 2 project, which also includes some maintenance work. Last year Okoboji opened a new Middle School, and Abrahamson says the district will soon shift its attention to t...

Okoboji School Board Approves Budget By charguth April 14, 2021 1:21 pm Saga Communications Milford, IA (KICD) — Okoboji is experiencing a phenomenon typically not seen in a rural school district: Growing enrollment and property valuations. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says that’s allowing a reduction in the tax rate for next year’s budget. At the current rate Abrahamson tells KICD News some general obligation bonds will be paid back 5 to 7 years early to save interest. And even then, the Okoboji district continues to sock away money for a rainy day. The new fiscal year for Iowa schoo...