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AMES – Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions for the farming operation. The 2019 meetings are an opportunity for farmers and crop advisers to hear current research and crop production information from Iowa State University. ...

Iowa State University economists see substantial challenges ahead in forecasts for farmers in Iowa. With growth in both soybean and livestock production over the last few years, they say that Iowa will need to rely more on exports to make its living on pork and soybeans—particularly to China, the country with perhaps the strongest taste for the products in the middle of trade escalations riddled with tariffs...

Alisa Carlson won free gas for a year Monday from the new Casey’s grand opening raffle in October. Carlson was given a grand total of $1,600, presented in eight $200 gift cards, by supervisor Rob Wells and manager Pat Barnett / Photo by Elijah Decious...

As part of its Due Diligence Plans to improve traceability and social responsibility within its seafood supply chains, Hy-Vee, Inc. recently partnered with two of its seafood suppliers and FishWise to trace products from fishing vessel to supermarket. ...

GOMACO Corporation in Ida Grove, in cooperation with Iowa Central Community College and OABCIG High School, will be offering an “Earn While You Learn” welding program. GOMACO has provided the high school with state-of-the-art, virtual reality, arc welding training simulators and actual welding stations for the educational process...

The City of Storm Lake is moving forward with Alliant Energy’s planned $6-8 million expansion near Radio Road and Highway 7, plans which could potentially act as a catalyst for future commercial development in that area. The new facility will serve as an operations center for the energy giant, servicing their 210-megawatt Richland Wind Farm in Sac County scheduled to come online by early 2020, as well as operations in Pocahontas County. ...

JOHNSTON – By choosing cleaner-burning, higher-performing E15 this October, drivers across Iowa raised $17,000 for breast cancer support services and research as part of the 3rd annual Pink at the Pump® campaign, co-sponsored by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board...

In 2015, avacado toast took menus by storm. In 2016, the rainbow bagel became Instagram famous. In 2017, a Starbucks Frappucino “went unicorn” and the world followed suit. And in 2018, the poke bowl went from Hawaiian sleeper hit to the new chopped salad. So…what food trends will be on the tips of our tongues in 2019? ...

Storm Lake United celebrated significant growth at Wednesday evening’s annual banquet, honoring eight award recipients for their hand in the community, in addition to delivering exciting announcements of progress and new projects. With 23 new members, Executive Director Gary Lalone called it an amazing, exciting year...

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation once again recognized great achievement by local businesses Wednesday at the organization’s annual Business Recognition Luncheon at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer. Winners of this year’s Business Recognition awards are:...

Register before Nov. 28 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Storm Lake, Iowa- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa...

Storm Lake United celebrated significant growth at Wednesday evening’s annual banquet, honoring eight award recipients for their hand in the community, in addition to delivering exciting announcements of progress and new projects. With 23 new members, Executive Director Gary Lalone called it an amazing, exciting year...

Register before Nov. 28 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation once again recognized great achievement by local businesses Wednesday at the organization’s annual Business Recognition Luncheon at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer. Winners of this year’s Business Recognition awards are:...

After over 100 years of business in downtown Storm Lake, Berg Jewelry announced it will be closing at the end of the year. Owner Steve Berg is undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., for a rare form of leukemia, requiring limited public contact. ...

Zone Home Entertainment will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, November 15 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Zone Team will introduce new technology, new products, new employees, and celebrate 10 years in business. Light food and beverages will be served and a brief presentation will be made.  “We enjoy showing new products to our customers each year.  The event will also showcase some of the lowest prices of the year,” states Jeff Bowles, co-owner. ...

Albert City – Local children’s charities received a total of $35,000 from employees of Valero Renewables Albert City, who helped raise the funds through the Valero Energy Foundation and the company’s sponsorship of the 2018 Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children in San Antonio...

Storm Lake businesses will be hosting the annual Holiday Open House downtown, Sunday, November 11. Hours are noon-4 p.m. “This will be a great opportunity to preview all the holiday displays in the stores and starting getting some ideas for Christmas giving,” says Lee Dutfield of Storm Lake United. The theme will be “Sip, Sample and Shop,” as many of the stores will offer refreshments...

Ag Partners, LLC. announced Thursday that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase DFS Inc.’s operations in Newell and Nemaha Iowa, plus its Market 1 brand. Troy Upah, CEO of Ag Partners, LLC stated, “We are honored that the Kier family chose Ag Partners to continue their legacy. ...

Register before November 7 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification. Buena Vista County will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)...

SPENCER – The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is happy to announce Claudia Schabel as this year’s Business Recognition Luncheon Speaker. Schabel is the president of Schabel Solutions out of Des Moines, Iowa. She has over a decade of experience as a Diversity and Inclusion strategist with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. ...

The City of Storm Lake has been informed by MidAmerican Energy Company of work to be performed in the community in the next few weeks. From MidAmerican Energy Company: “In order to provide Storm Lake with safe and reliable electric service, contracted tree trimming crews working for MidAmerican Energy Company will be clearing tree limbs from our electric facilities in your community. ...

Paxton’s Jewelry raised $1000 for BVRMC P.i.n.k. with their Annual Balloon Bash. Customers purchased the chance to pop a balloon with a gem or pearl. Those with pearls competed in a cake dig for a diamond ring. BVRMC P.i.n.k. helps women with financial barriers receive free mammograms.  ...

For Caryn Peterson, massages are more than a luxury—they saved her life. The licensed massage therapist and owner of Bliss Studio & Massage has been providing a healing touch to clients since 2009. She started Bliss in suite number 615 1/2 on the second floor of Lake Avenue with Lindsay Westfall’s Beautifit in February, taking over the floor after Beautifit left...

The groundbreaking for the new Foundation Analytical Laboratory facility was held recently. The new building is being constructed on the south side of the Highway 3 Bypass off of Sleezer Road. Diane Young, founder of FAL, thanked everyone for attending before asking her entire staff to grab a golden shovel and join her in breaking ground for their new building. ...