Stories from Tuesday, May 24, 2016

If you have an interest in museums, old automobiles, Buena Vista County history or the history of area farming, the Lois & Ralph Cole Museum by Mildred Hadenfeldt at 6190 Highway 110, rural Storm Lake, would be a great place to spend an afternoon. Mildred has put a lot of time and thought into the exhibitions, preserving many things we remember from yesterday. ...

Several Realtors® and leaders from the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of Realtors® took to Capitol Hill last week to meet with their elected officials as part of the 2016 Realtors® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. Nearly 70 individuals from across the state of Iowa took part in the event, which offered an opportunity for senators, representatives and their staff to learn more about important issues facing homeowners and the real estate market and industry...

We all change a little each day. Our experiences mold us. I'm not the same person I was 20 years ago. Hardly - and I'm not just referring to my pants size. It would be interesting (to say the least) if we could go back and talk to the person we were two decades ago. What advice and insight would we give? And, would the person we were then listen to us now - or not?...

Innspiration Winery in Linn Grove has seen a lot of changes since opening their doors in March of 2013 -- the winery/inn has had continued growth in bookings for people who want to experience the bucolic, pastoral settings of rural northwest Iowa, and sample some of the best wine the state has to offer. Paul and Shelia Thomsen own and operate the establishment, which boasts live music from spring until late fall...

The Spencer Dream Center executive director and pastor of DaySpring Assembly of God Church has stepped down in the wake of an ongoing criminal investigation. Tom Morse, a DaySpring Assembly of God board member, confirmed that Rev. Kevin Grimes resigned moments before a scheduled worship service Wednesday evening in Spencer. Grimes also resigned from the Spencer Dream Center board...

While progress may appear slow from the outside, construction on the new performance auditorium at Storm Lake High School is moving forward, and district officials still hope that a much-delayed goal of mid to late July completion will be met. Workers are currently installing windows in what will be the lobby, hoping to stop an issue they have had with birds flying into the interior of the project. Most of the cement has been poured inside...

Angus Burger Street will be opening the last week of June at the corner of E. Milwaukee and Lake Avenue, the former location of Godfather's Pizza. Singh has help. "If the building is the body of Angus Burger Street, Dave and Lindsay White are its soul. They thought of the name for the restaurant, they helped with product development, they are even remodeling the inside. They have done pretty much everything."...

You may have noticed the nice new trash receptacles located around the city's parks. Not only do they provide a place to put trash, they were made from recycled plastic. Public works director Jason Etnyre said purchase of the receptacles was made possible by a $2000 "Build with bags" grant from the Iowa Grocery Industry Association. ...

According to Sheriff Kory Elston an additional burglary charge has been filed on Torrian Vaughan Jr. Vaughan was arrested by the Storm Lake Police Department on May 2, in reference to a string of burglaries in Storm Lake. On March 11, the Buena Vista Sheriff's Office took a report of a burglary to Kueny Chiropractic in Alta. ...

RIDES full service transportation company announces "Free Rides to Walgreens" starting Monday, May 23rd -- Thursday, May 26th, in support of Red Nose Day. This is a campaign dedicated to helping benefit children and young people in the U.S. and some of the poorest communities in the world...

In recognition of Police Memorial Week, Storm Lake St. Mary's Students prepared care packages for members of the Storm Lake Police Department sworn officers, chaplains and staff. Personalized packages were delivered Wednesday morning that included books, cards, pictures and letters from students ranging from preschool to high school expressing appreciation for the service the SLPD provides for the community. ...

Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great opportunity to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. "Late May and early June is an excellent time to take kids fishing since many species are spawning and do not spook as easily," said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau...

The Storm Lake Dollars for Scholars organization awarded a total of $40,800 to graduating seniors from St. Mary's High School and Storm Lake High School at the awards ceremony held on Sunday, May 1st. This amount included 20-$600 and 46-$400 scholarships generated from the Community campaign as well as 24 Sponsored Scholarships from a number of community sponsors...

Former Buena Vista Regional Medical Center CEO Todd Hudspeth has been charged with forgery for the second time in shortly over a month. Atlantic Police charged Hudspeth on Monday, based on information discovered in an investigation by Storm Lake Police. Hudspeth was arrested in Storm Lake in April, pled not guilty, and faces a scheduled jury trial on July 12 on that felony charge...

LakeFest 2016 weekend kicks off on Friday, June 10th, 2016. Join us for two days of great summertime events leading up to the big concert on the AWAYSIS Great Lawn. The LakeFest 2016 Schedule is as follows: Friday, June 10th Faith, Hope and Charity's Glow on the Green Tournament - Four Man Best Shot glow ball. Tee off at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $40 per person. Contact Faith, Hope and Charity at 712-732-5127...

Area athletes turn in sparkling performances in Des Moines

The Storm Lake boys soccer team wrapped up regular season play at Hull Western Christian Thursday with a 3-0 win, putting out 10 shots on goal against HWC's one. Kevin Duque, Dario Hernandez-Rosas and Jose Martinez each knocked in a goal for Storm Lake. ...

Storm Lake boys golfer Blake Berry has earned a trip to the State Golf Tournament. The Tornado senior shot a 38-39 77 in the 3A District meet on the Majestic Hills course at Denison Friday. Berry finished one stroke behind Kobe Rhodes of Glenwood, as the top two advance in individual play. Berry competed as an individual at Districts for the second straight year...

Jason Hess, Newell-Fonda, shot an 89 on Thursday at a 1A Boys District Golf meet at Spencer to end his season. The low score was 75. He had qualified as an individual based on his third-place 81 at the Sectional meet in Newell. The low team score in that meet was a 331 by Mason City Newman...

If they didn't win on the scoreboard, the Storm Lake girls came away from their last bow of the season at Tornado Stadium Thursday with everything but. The Tornadoes, with barely enough bodies to field a team, fell behind 2-0 in the opening 15 minutes at the hands of a talented 11-3 Western Christian team pounding missiles at the Storm Lake goal...

Friday evening at Denison, the green, black and white '82 Chevy Malibu- the 11 car- will have a Bonnesen behind the wheel. Young Kurtis will be following in the footsteps of his very successful father, Bruce. Bruce says, "I quit racing in 2006. I thought about coming back this year, but I would rather help Kurtis, and make sure he's on the right track."...

The family of Darvin and JoAnn Saddoris invite you to participate in a card shower to celebrate Darvin and JoAnn's 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 27th. Please send your well wishes to: Darvin and JoAnn Saddoris, 308 Prairie View Drive, Carroll, IA 51401...

Deborah's School of Dance held their recital in Storm Lake on May 14. This was Deb Dunn and Lisa Shima's 39th recital. They are the owners and instructors of the school. Top, Madison Engelke and Alicia Krier, both Storm Lake High school students, are the graduating seniors after 14 years with Deborah's School of Dance. Bottom, Dylan Youngstedt and Carter Shima do a '50s dance. / Photos by Sam Morehouse...

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Ida County Economic Development and Galva Economic Development Corporation members co-hosted a community visioning meeting at The Meeting Place in Galva on May 18th. Community members, local business owners, and representatives from the City of Galva talked about different ways to make Galva a better place to live, work, play and raise families. ...

Wanted person On the morning of Wednesday, May 18, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Storm Lake Police Department responded to 213 West 7th Street in reference to locating a wanted person. Upon arrival police located and arrested Meioleen Olbet, age 28 of Storm Lake who was wanted out of Buena Vista County on a warrant charging her with Contempt of Court reference OWI...

With the pressure of finals weighing upon students, what could be better than just relaxing for a few minutes with a clear, untroubled mind? For the last several years, the Student Activities Board has arranged for dogs to visit the campus, and Monday afternoon BVU students got a chance to enjoy some deep relaxation with a little help from some canine friends on the south lawn...

Mary Stille, State President of Colonial Dames XVII Century, has chosen as her project, for her term in office, giving items to the care facilities, where many of their members reside. They have especially singled out Methodist Manor in Storm Lake where their oldest member, Marjorie Miller, resides. ...

SPENCER - Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a $600,000 community development block grant to proceed with plans to start a therapeutic camp to be located in O'Brien County. The agency is looking to acquire the property of Bob and Pam Maurer, touted as the "prettiest farm in Iowa" on 159-acres including a 30-acre man-made lake. Seasons Center made application for the community development block grant in January of 2016...

Registration applications for the 2016 Star Spangled Spectacular Artist's Alley are now available for both original artists and commercial exhibits. Those interested in applying to become vendors for the Storm Lake Fourth of July show can download a form from www.visitstormlake.com, or by contacting Storm Lake United at 712/732-3780. Locals can also stop by the Storm Lake United Office. Successful applicants will be notified by mail-...

"The Angry Birds Movie," a Columbia Pictures release, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "rude humor and action." Running time: 97 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.