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Teachers, public respond on cuts
(02/08/10)
Storm Lake school staff and the public had the opportunity to speak out on proposed budget reductions to the school board and administrators Thursday. Board President Ed McKenna said the board was there to listen, not respond to the comments at this time. Speakers were limited to two minutes each...
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STATE of the ARTS: Witter battles space woes, budget and identity crisis with some big new ideas
(02/08/10)In a world where schools are cutting art and people are expressing themselves via text message instead of with canvas and paint, Storm Lake's Witter Art Gallery is struggling to expand its identity. "Our goal is to become a cultural center of the community, all under one roof - we just haven't been able to tap into it all yet," says Director Ron Stevenson... 
Young grocer eyes Albert City market
(02/08/10)Twenty-year old Nick Graham may be just what the City of Albert City needs. An enthusiastic young man who purchased a struggling grocery store that was going out of business when he was only 17, Graham says he knew how important the store was to a small community and its future...
RAGBRAI recruiting begins, 19 commitees forming
(02/08/10) As Storm Lake prepares to serve as the first host city for RAGBRAI XXXVI on Sunday, July 25, Storm Lake United is beginning work to recruit the army of volunteers necessary to make the event happen. "This is going to be a great way to promote Storm Lake and all the community has to offer," says Kelli Berg, marketing and activities director of Storm Lake United...
BVU and Storm Lake complete ice rink
(02/08/10) Buena Vista University and the City of Storm Lake have coordinated efforts to create an ice rink for BVU students and the community. It is located along the south shore of Scout Park and can be lighted for night skating. The lighting can be accessed by using a timer on the light pole directly east of the Rink along the edge of the parking lot. The area is now open to the public and ready for use... 
Love with Doves: Laurens man lifts hobby of raising birds to new height
(02/04/10)Jason Gustafson's new career has flown to the top just like the birds that he works with. The Laurens man shared his ideas during the recent bridal show in Storm Lake. Gustafson, 21, began raising birds for 4-H and FFA when he was young. From exotic pheasants to ducks to homing pigeons, he earned many awards for his presentations, and handling and care provided the birds...
SL teachers ask 4.54% increase
(02/04/10) Teacher negotiations are underway once again between the Storm Lake School Board and the Storm Lake Education Association. The initial proposal was presented by the Association Wednesday, calling for a package of $479,571 or 4.54 percent increase to include salary, FICA and IPERS and a base salary of $29,750 on the current structure if there is no insurance increase for the 2010-11 school year. This year's base salary was $28,665...
SL Council votes to appoint person to fill vacancy Feb. 15
(02/04/10) The Storm Lake City Council voted Monday to fill a seat Feb. 15, vacated by former council member Steve O'Bannon, by appointing someone to serve until the General Election in November. As the Council seeks out a candidate a couple of residents have expressed interest including Jason Smith, Administrator for the Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders in Cherokee. ...  Forecast
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