Storm Lake, Iowa · Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Weddings and Engagements
Smith and Henrich to exchange vows (08/30/10)
Tom and Barb Henrich of Storm Lake are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather to Philip Smith, son of Bill and Joyce Smith, also of Storm Lake. Heather and Phil are both graduates of Storm Lake High School and Minnesota State University. ...
McKenna and Reitsma to unite in marriage (08/30/10)
Stephen McKenna of Storm Lake, and Joni and Thomas Lownik of Verona, Wisc. are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Molly McKenna to James Reitsma, son of Donald and Marilyn Reitsma of Cherokee. Molly is a 2001 graduate of Storm Lake St. ...
Mason and Galovich to exchange vows (08/27/10)
Jennifer Galovich and Tom Sibley of St. Joseph, Minn. and Dianna Mason and Mill Mason of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of Anna Galovich and Adam Mason. Anna is a hair stylist and Adam is State Policy Director for Iowa Citizens for Community Involvement in Des Moines, where they reside. The couple plans a Sept. 18, 2010 wedding at Prairie Moon Winery in Ames...
Davenport and Redenbaugh united in marriage (08/20/10)
Jennifer Davenport and Brett Redenbaugh, were united in marriage on July 10, 2010 at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake. The couple resides in Des Moines where Jennifer is a Marketing Consultant for Wells Fargo. Brett is an attorney at Lewis, Webster, Van Winkle & Knoshaug, L.L.P...
Reader Response
Size matters (09/01/10)
Dear Editor, The recall of over a half a billion eggs provokes one thing when it comes to farming: size matters. In a Time magazine article, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said, "This has nothing to do with the size of farms. Something like this could happen with smaller farms or larger farm." Does Sec. Northey really think that a small family farm could be linked to 1,300 cases of salmonella across the nation?...
Saving the day during RAGBRAI (09/01/10)
During our recent ride through Storm Lake during RAGBRAI, we experienced some serious trouble with our bus and the team at Graham Tire went well above and beyond to get us on the road again. We'd like to share the story with you and extend you our sincerest thanks...
Pass the baton (08/25/10)
Our race through life begs the question -- like the relay race in which the baton is passed from one runner to the next. "What condition will the environmental baton be when we pass it on to the next generations -- our children and their children?"...
Showing our patriotism (08/25/10)
On Thursday, September 11th, 2010, lets try to see a flag on display outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Each of us can make it a duty to display their American flag on this Ninth anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11. Also to honor their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain; and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms...
Anniversaries
Richters celebrate 25 years of marriage (08/27/10)
Congratulations! Happy 25th anniversary on Aug. 31 Randy and Rhonda Richter. We wish you a lifetime of happy anniversaries.
Johnsons celebrate 70 years of marriage (08/27/10)
Kenneth and Mildred Johnson (1803 W. 5th St.) will have their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 5. Their family will be here Aug. 28-29 to help them celebrate.
Haggard's celebrate 40th Anniversary (08/25/10)
Dave and Dee Haggard of Fort Dodge, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15. Cards may be sent to them at 1431 N. 31st St., Fort Dodge, Ia. 50501. Their family includes Nate Huggard, of Urbandale, and Adam Haggard, of Ankeny. Dee Ann Myers and Dave Haggard were married Aug. 15, 1970, at the United Methodist Church in Lanesboro. He is a semi-retired educator, formerly superintendent of Storm Lake School District and Fort Dodge Community Schools. She is retired from Hallmark...
Kays celebrate 50 years of marriage (08/25/10)
A celebration of Dwayne and Linda Kay's 50th wedding anniversary is being hosted by Todd and Trent Kay. The open house will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Todd and Marcia Kay's farm from 2 to 4 p.m. The address of the farm is 2430 500th St., Albert City...
Rohlks observe 60 years of marriage (08/20/10)
John and Connie Rohlk observe their 60th anniversary on Aug. 20, 2010. Their children are Linda Norgrant (Warren) of Lake City, Doug of Mankato, Minn., and Mark (Sally) of Phoenix, Ariz. They live at Lake W. Okoboji. Greetings can reach them at 1113 Jerdee Lane, Wahpeton, Milford, Ia. 51351...
Police and Sheriff's Blotter
Police and Sheriff's Blotter (09/01/10)
Updates from the Storm Lake Police Department, the Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office and the Storm Lake Fire Department.
Spirit Lake attempted murder case has Oct. 5 trial date (09/01/10)
Judge David Lester has set an Oct. 5 trial date for James Naujock, a Spirit Lake man who faces a series of charges, including attempted murder and first-degree kidnapping, on suspicion the 39-year-old used a knife and fireplace poker to detain and injure a woman at their home in the 1400 block of Gary Avenue...
Police and Sheriff's Blotter (08/30/10)
Updates from the Storm Lake Police Department, the Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office and the Storm Lake Fire Department.
Police and Sheriff's Blotter (08/27/10)
Updates from the Storm Lake Police Department, the Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office and the Storm Lake Fire Department.
SL man arrested for domestic abuse downtown, two days after getting out of jail (08/27/10)
A Storm Lake man has been arrested for Domestic Abuse While Displaying a Weapon and a felony charge of Going Armed with Intent after allegedly threatening to harm his pregnant wife with a handgun, which was later determined to be a BB gun that looked identical to an actual firearm...