News & Stories

Read current and historical news coverage about Lakes Area Museum Alliance members, exhibitions, community partnerships, and local history.

LAMA News Coverage

  1. Lakes Area Museum Alliance Receives Significant, Unexpected Grant

    October 20, 2026 · Explore Okoboji

    LAMA received a $100,000 development grant from Spirit of Okoboji and the Kinnetz Family Office at the Iowa Museum Association State Conference in Ames, recognizing its work connecting 13 museums and preserving the stories of the Iowa Great Lakes.

  2. Lakes Area Museum Alliance Awarded $100,000 Grant

    October 21, 2026 · KILR FM 95.9

    KILR reports on LAMA's $100,000 development grant from Spirit of Okoboji and the Kinnetz Family Office, presented to Mary Dreier at the Iowa Museum Association State Conference in Ames in recognition of the alliance's work connecting 13 museums and preserving local history.

  3. Kinnetz Family Makes Major Donation to Museum Alliance

    October 22, 2026 · Northwest Iowa Now

    KICD News interviews Mary Dreier about the Kinnetz family's unexpected $100,000 donation to LAMA, the benefits of cooperation among its 13 member museums, and the alliance's presentation at the Iowa Museum Association conference.

  4. $100,000 more to boost museums in Iowa Great Lakes area

    October 26, 2026 · Radio Iowa

    Radio Iowa reports on a $100,000 donation from Spirit of Okoboji and the Kinnetz Family Foundation to support LAMA's 13 member museums. Mary Dreier highlights increased museum attendance and public awareness, along with the alliance's presentation at the Iowa Museum Association conference.