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Celebrating Zailin, prayers for a miracle
(03/10/10)
Zailin Linke, Alta, celebrated his third birthday surrounded by friends and family Saturday, running around as energetically as any 3-year-old might. Yet is was a day some didn't expect him to see. He likes playing with toy swords, pretending he's a knight and fighting off the bad guys. He also enjoys playing video games...
Local reps to lobby in DC, seeking SL lake money, $3m to expand wastewater plant
(03/10/10)
Delegates from all counties in the Iowa Lakes Corridor Region met Wednesday, March 3, to finalize plans for the fifth annual Washington, DC Summit. The purpose of the summit is to build and strengthen relationships with congressional representatives and their staff, and to gain their support for key infrastructure projects needed to support economic development in the region. The group will leave for our nation's capital Wednesday, March 10...
Fighting for integrity
(03/08/10)
Aware of the dangers, area mixed martial arts promoters support state's effort to clean up fast-growing spectator sport.
BVRMC creates $23m impact on local economy
(03/08/10)
One in five Iowa jobs linked to health care, study shows.
Occupants to be relocated as Tyson expands
(03/08/10)
Tyson will be leasing over three acres of property adjacent to its Storm Lake pork plant, with plans to create an additional parking area that company officials say is sorely needed. The property, now known as Paradise Park, is occupied by a mobile home park. The owner of the park, Storm Lake company Sichanh Incorporated, has agreed to attempt to relocate the people who live there, some of whom are Tyson workers...
City of SL to remove 33 trees in campground
(03/04/10)
The City of Storm Lake approved a contract with Beaver Tree Service to remove 33 trees in Sunrise Park Campground at a rate of $1,650 a tree for a total price of $54,450 - to include hauling away and cleaning up all downed wood. Contractors are expected to begin removing trees this spring. The project was removed from the campground renovation project to reduce the cost of the renovation...
Local abuse advocates stand behind weapons bill
(03/04/10)
The local Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Asault (CAASA) program is joining law enforcement leaders, the Iowa Attorney General's office and The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence to call for passage of Senate File 2357 to protect victims of domestic abuse...
Community begins exploring potential of cultural district
(03/04/10)
As the City of Storm Lake, area organizations, businesses and residents look to become more unified, promote the community to visitors and embrace the cultural richness - a cultural district may be the next step to take, say local officials. After looking at the possibility of forming a cultural district in the community, a community meeting was held with City Council members Monday...

Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for Storm Lake, Iowa:
Today
Rain Likely
High: 39
Tonight
Rain Likely
Low: 33
Tomorrow
Rain Likely
High: 37
Low: 33
Saturday
Chance Rain
High: 38
Low: 33
Sunday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 43
Low: 33
Monday
Mostly Cloudy
High: 45
Low: 32
Tuesday
Partly Sunny
High: 43
Low: 30
Wednesday
Partly Sunny
High: 48
Quakes
Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S.
from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information
(Times in Central):
| Mag. | When | Where |
| 1.6 | 03/10 15:19 | 2 mi E of Manila, AR |
| 3.1 | 03/10 07:09 | 58 mi NNW of Chateaugay, NY |
| 3.1 | 03/10 00:04 | 3 mi E of Sparks, OK |
| 2.6 | 03/09 21:50 | 7 mi SW of Caruthersville, MO |
| 1.2 | 03/09 18:33 | 4 mi ESE of Ridgely, TN |
| 1.3 | 03/09 18:31 | 4 mi ESE of Ridgely, TN |
| 1.2 | 03/09 18:28 | 4 mi ESE of Ridgely, TN |
| 1.8 | 03/07 08:40 | 6 mi ESE of Rose Bud, AR |
| 3.2 | 03/06 09:09 | 84 mi NNW of Norfolk, NY |
| 1.6 | 03/05 22:08 | 7 mi S of New Madrid, MO |
| 1.7 | 03/05 22:06 | 7 mi S of New Madrid, MO |
| 3.1 | 03/05 14:35 | 2 mi E of Sparks, OK |
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Alta After School Fall Fest
The afterschool kids got together after school hours for a fall festival and plenty of fun. Families were invited to take part.
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