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First steps to close the musical gap in SL
(02/02/12)
I have been playing a musical instrument of some fashion since 1975, and I have taught private music lessons since 1977. I agree with Jason Heeron's comments that our school music programs are in need, fiscally, and culturally, of help. How do we get people on limited budgets the help that they need to get their kids an instrument? If this were a sports program, I don't think there would be much of an issue here (and I am an...
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CommunityGuest Opinion 
Local runner's BV interim class celebrates its tenth year
(01/31/12)
There's very little space left on the walls inside Andriette Wickstrom's "Running, Reading and Reflecting" classroom during interim at Buena Vista University. Posters of inspirational figures, legends and current contenders of the sport cover the walls and door, with articles on nutrition, injuries, motivation, races and goals filling in the remaining spaces. Over 300 books and 60 films are available as a resource to students... 
Students travel from rain forests to volcanoes
(01/24/12)
The Buena Vista University Interim travel class to Costa Rica and Nicaragua winds its way on through the jungles this week. On Thursday, the students got their first chance to leave the wild areas behind briefly for an urban exploration in Granada - taking part in an open market under a roof of patched-together scrap tin and garbage bags. ... Weddings and Engagements 
Johnson and Conkel unite in marriage
(01/24/12)
Heather Johnson and Brent Conkel exchanged wedding vows on Sept. 17, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. The reception was held at Lake Avenue Lounge in Storm Lake. The couple now resides in Ankeny. Heather is a graduate of Newell-Fonda High School and the University of Northern Iowa. She is employed at Easter Seals of Iowa as a Case Manager and Service Coordinator... Police and Sheriff's Blotter
Police & Sheriff's Blotter
(02/02/12)
SLFD called to gas leak at Boathouse Upon arrival of fire fighters they met with crews from Alliant Energy who reported they were on scene following a report of a possible natural gas leak and that their detectors reflected the leak was coming from inside of the Boathouse...
Police and Sheriff's Blotter
(01/31/12)
Four adults and four juveniles arrested on several charges On Thursday, Jan. 26, Storm Lake Police received information that a large fight had occurred in the 600 block of West 8th Street at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The police were not notified of the fight by witnesses on Wednesday. Police believe the fight was directly related to a fight which had occurred earlier in the day at the Storm Lake High School where two juvenile males were arrested...
BV Sheriff issues scam alert
(01/27/12)
In past years the Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association contracted with the Gold Star to sell ads for the ISSDA's quarterly magazine. A salesman at that time by the name of Ben Jamison would go county to county trying to sell advertising on behalf of the ISSDA. ...
Police & Sheriff's Blotter
(01/27/12)
Fire Call Upon arrival of fire fighters it was determined that an 8 year old child had activated a fire alarm pull station near the southwest exit of the building. There was no fire and no damage. The fire department was on scene for approximately 15 minutes and was assisted at the scene by the Storm Lake Police Department...
Police & Sheriff's Blotter
(01/05/12)
SL man arrested for filing false police report for burglary Upon arrival police found evidence of a forced entry at the residence reportedly by a Cesar Zeledon-Ramirez, age 34 of Spirit Lake, and multiple other people in the residence. Police were told that two black males forced entry into the residence and while armed with ball bats and beer bottles assaulted the occupants. ... |
Letter from the Editor
Paterno in Perspective
(01/27/12)
It is easy to see why the Penn State Board of Trustees did what it did - in the wake of the horrible allegations against former coach Jerry Sandusky, the board needed scapegoats, and it needed them fast. Perhaps for the sake of the university; and more likely, I would suggest, to cover its own butts, it fired perhaps the biggest icon in the history of college football, along with the higher ups who failed to act in the wake of the abuse allegations... Healthbeat 
Be Hip, Healthy
And Save Money!
(01/31/12)
A growing trend for lunchtime dining in Storm Lake is brown bag lunches. Millions of women are opting to pack their own lunch as well as their family's lunches in order to save money. As an extra bonus, those brown bag lunches may also trim their waistlines. Here are some tips to pack delicious lunches for you and your family that are both affordable - and healthy...
Not All Students Benefit from New USDA Guidelines
(01/31/12)
The USDA released new guidelines this week for healthier school meals. The improvements will deliver healthier meal options to nearly 32 million students currently participating in the National School Lunch Program. And while any student can participate in the program, many parents decide to pack their children's lunches. As a result, an estimated 23.5 million children do not participate in the National School Lunch Program...
Sleep like a baby- At any age
(01/31/12)
If your sleep patterns are changing as you grow older, you're not alone. As we age, we experience many age-related differences like difficulty sleeping through the night without constantly waking up. For others, they may sleep for a few hours, but it is always hard to get back to sleep. It's one thing to know that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health at any age, but achieving quality sleep, on a regular basis, is a challenge for many older adults... |