Business News

Faith, Hope & Charity is still the same great facility Storm Lake knows, but with a different name. Following their 2018 merger with Hope Haven, they still serve 29 residents with a variety of disabilities and special needs. One of those kids is Brianna Tomlinson...

Dr. Casey Miller and Storm Lake Chiropractic rallied for flood victims in Nebraska and Iowa last Thursday. Together with local clients and businesses, they raised over $1,800, plus donations of food and necessities. A mix of raffles, business donations and client donations brought about the sum. Dr. Miller donated his entire day’s time, allowing clients to donate the value of their service to the cause...

The third annual O’Brien County Career Day will be held on April 26. All high school sophomores in the Sheldon, South O’Brien, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and MMCRU school districts are invited to attend. The career day provides students with opportunities to explore manufacturing, healthcare, construction and agriculture careers right here in O’Brien County. ...

Storm Lake United cut the ribbon on Jorgensen Hearing Center’s new Storm Lake location on Flindt Drive Wednesday. Owner Lisa Jorgensen (pictured holding the scissors) brings with her the legacy of her father, Dr. Daniel Jorgensen, who has specialized in hearing aids and hearing loss...

The kiosk occupying a quadrant of Fareway’s parking lot is now open for business. The Omaha-based coffee chain has been making its way through Iowa over the last few years, reaching northwestern Iowa most recently with Spencer and Storm Lake locations...

Join The Elements for a come-and-go Open House and Design Event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1701 W Milwaukee Ave, Storm Lake. Included in the event are: • Design demonstrations • Style show • Custom floral arrangements and demonstrations...

Valero Renewables is marking its 10-year anniversary with gatherings and special remembrances held or planned at its ethanol operations across the Midwest. Valero Energy Corporation, through its Valero Renewable Fuels Company LLC subsidiary, became the first traditional petroleum refiner to enter large-scale ethanol production with the purchase of seven high-quality plants from VeraSun Energy Corp. ...

Valentina’s Meat Market, the specialty grocer that bring tastes from around the world to one place, has moved. The move to 111 East 6th Street across from City Hall, previously occupied by BV Stationery and Printing, about doubles the space they have, taking their possibilities from a warm bodega to an inclusive supermarket...

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jessica Hudspeth, MSN, PMHNP-BC has joined our group of professionals to provide services in the Cherokee, Ida Grove, Storm Lake and Carroll offices of Plains Area Mental Health. Jessica received her Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatry from The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. ...

Storm Lake’s Fareway is learning a new name after 20 years, after “Bryan” became synonymous with the store’s word for “manager.” The store welcomes their new manager, Jason Williams from Greenfield, who has been with the company for seven years. Former manager Bryan Baumhover transferred to his hometown’s store in Carroll this week after 40 years with the company. ...

A Senate committee has approved a bill that requires all Iowa businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employees are legally authorized to work in the United States or face losing their business license. The bill is now eligible for Senate debate...

Business leaders continue to be confident about Iowa’s economy according to survey results released today by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI). “Business is booming for Iowa’s companies,” said Mike Ralston, ABI president. “Sales continue to be strong for ABI members.”...

Iowa Meat Processors Association held the 83rd Anniversary Convention and Trade Show in Ames· February 14-17. Approximately 275 people representing 39 processing plants and 44 supplier members attended the event. Cured Meat Competitions were held with the top entries taking home plaques. The awards were presented on Saturday evening at the Awards Banquet attended by 200 people...

Lisa Funk, owner of the Storm Lake Bakery. will open a new bakery and cafe in Cherokee in the street level of the renovated Lewis Hotel at 231 W. Main St. The name of the new shop is the Main Street Bakery & Cafe. The hours will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m...

Zachary A. Ruroden has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry. Formally acknowledged with his NTP designation on Jan. 1, 2019, Ruroden joins 97 other leaders from across the United States who also have devoted their careers and themselves to the land title industry...

Jan Worthan an American Family Insurance agency owner in Storm Lake , has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. “An extraordinary customer experience is a top priority at American Family and our agency owners are a critical part of accomplishing that,” said Ann Hamilton, American Family Insurance customer experience vice president. ...

The old signage is still out, but El Chilango, Storm Lake’s first torteria, is in. The Mexican sandwich shop, opened by 2018 Storm Lake High School graduate Maria Morales, has taken over the old location of La Original across from Pizza Ranch. (La Original’s pupuseria has moved to the spot next to Curry Express, in the old shop of Little Vientiane.)...

Payless ShoeSource on Sale Barn Road will be closing at the end of May. The shoe retailer started liquidation on Feb. 17 after the company filed for bankruptcy protection in preparation to close its 2,500 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Storm Lake’s store employs five staff members. Manager Suzette Hughes said they haven’t received word of any severance packages for displaced employees...

DES MOINES - MidAmerican Energy Company customers this past week have reported an uptick in threatening calls from imposters who pose as MidAmerican Energy employees and demand immediate payment for utility bills that they claim are past due. The callers threaten to shut off power unless the customer pays immediately by phone with a prepaid debit card. The call may appear legitimate because callers manipulate caller ID to display the MidAmerican Energy name along with a phone number...

DES MOINES - MidAmerican Energy Company customers this past week have reported an uptick in threatening calls from imposters who pose as MidAmerican Energy employees and demand immediate payment for utility bills that they claim are past due. The callers threaten to shut off power unless the customer pays immediately by phone with a prepaid debit card. The call may appear legitimate because callers manipulate caller ID to display the MidAmerican Energy name along with a phone number...

URBANDALE — Is the “ugly produce’” trend already reaching the end of its shelf life in supermarkets? Walmart and Whole Foods, in recent years, tried selling some blemished fruits and vegetables at a discount, produce they said might otherwise be trashed because it’s not quite the right size, shape or color. ...

Jan M.Spielman, MBA, ChFC®, CRPC®, BFA™, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Storm Lake, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business...