Stories from Friday, February 24, 2017

Storm Lake’s police chief is not a fan of a newly-proposed bill to allow weapons on college campuses in Iowa. Republican Senator Jake Chapman, Adel, said the bill is necessary so that law-abiding students can protect themselves, he says, citing mass shooting incidents...

On a day typically characterized by heavy farm equipment, market conditions and production practices, the final presentation at the 33rd Annual Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook had producers and agricultural professionals roaring with laughter. Comedian Lyndon “Lyndy” Phillips took the stage in the Clay County Regional Events Center Tuesday afternoon and presented “Laugh More, Stress Less.” The presentation, which included humorous anecdotes, photos, jokes and magic tricks, was intended to provide humor to producers and professionals who are often stressed by their work.. ...

A local man has succeeded in his bid to appeal convictions on forcing termination of a pregnancy, but remains convicted of two counts of assault and a charge of tampering with a witness, and will face an additional count as one of the forced termination counts will change to assault...

Leaders of The Bridge neighborhood ministry in Storm Lake took to social media this week to urge supporters to help save AmeriCorps programs. They attended a meeting this week about the possible elimination of AmeriCorps in the coming federal budget...

The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office has released new information stemming from its assault, robbery and kidnapping investigation Monday night in Wahpeton. Authorities on Tuesday filed a series of felony charges on suspicion that 20-year-old Tanner Kent Meysenburg and 23-year-old Jordaen Rochelle Duhn broke into a Wahpeton apartment and took a 19-year-old by force from his residence. The apartment shares the same address as the Kazarelli’s at Miller’s Bay restaurant...

One of the issues that surfaced repeatedly during the campaign last fall was that Iowans were concerned about the integrity of our elections. This week we have started discussions on a bill that will address those concerns while assuring that everyone who is eligible has the opportunity to vote and ensuring that the fairness and integrity of the system is maintained...

Area farmers took advantage of professional advice from area agriculture experts during the 33rd Annual Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook Conference and Trade Show in Spencer. One of the presenters was Kelvin Leibold, farm and agriculture business management specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach, who spoke on global market competitiveness...

The Motto of Kiwanis International is “Serving the children of the world.” In keeping with this mission, the Kiwanis Club of Alta has made a generous donation to the ‘Cares for Kids’ program at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. Funds donated to ‘Cares for Kids’ are used for the needs of the children served at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. ...

The Storm Lake Board of Adjustment will consider a request to convert a business in the downtown Central Business District into a single-family home. Scott and Anna Mae Robbins own the structure located at 609 Ontario Street, which has recently served as an accountant’s office...

A season pass for Storm Lake’s municipal golf course will be offered at a reduced price of $125 for one week only this spring, as city officials look to spread revenue for the course out into the off season. The special rate is available March 11-17 only, with passes available for purchase at King’s Pointe front desk. The normal rate is $149...

Everyone is eager for spring, except, it seems, Hollywood. Movies about spring or even set in spring seem amazingly few and far between, aside from the obvious mindless spring break flicks, or the 28 worthless movies over the past 65 years simply called “Spring,” or the forgettable fare such as “Memorial Day Massacre.” If I’ve stretched a bit, forgive me, but there’s plenty here to warm your bones while you wait for the tulips to bud out...

They come from the northern plains of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin—braves with woman in children in tow. Dogs and women alike pulling travoises behind them, heavily layden with food, supplies and buffalo hides. They cut groves along a path that has been used for over a century. There are no horses to do this job as they have yet to be introduced to this early native American’s world. Destination — the bluffs overlooking the Little Sioux River just west of Correctionville...

Special guests, new programs and viewer favorites will take center stage during Festival 2017, February 25-26, March 5-12 and 18-19 on statewide Iowa Public Television. This programming celebration-the network's only extended pledge drive of the year-allows viewers to support the programming they enjoy...

The Albert City Public Library presents Dennis Wilson and his history of the Orphan Trains on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at 7pm. Dennis is a retired Canadian Pacific Railroad Conductor and an advocate for Orphan Train history preservation. With the recent popularity of the book Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, this era in history has been brought to the forefront. It is little known history, rarely shared in history classes or books, and Dennis Wilson sheds light on the subject...

Quad County Corn Processors, a 14.5 million bushel corn processing biorefinery in Galva, recently donated $500 to the Ida County 4-H Youth Council. The donation will help defray the annual participation cost of each individual 4-H member in Ida County. ...

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The Storm Lake Fire Department and Chief Mike Jones made a presentation recently congratulating Paul Schreier on his retirement after over 15 years of service with the department. / Courtesy City of Storm Lake

Wanted person On the morning of Thursday, February 23, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a wanted person surrendered himself at the Storm Lake Police Station. Police arrested Steven Albee, age 22 of Storm Lake who was wanted by the Storm Lake Police Department on a warrant charging him with Violation of a No Contact Order stemming from an incident reported on September 30, 2015. Albee was also wanted out of Buena Vista County on a warrant charging him with Contempt of Court reference Harassment...

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center recently held a free lunch and learn, “Heart Attack Care: A Coordinated Approach,” with Dr. Deborah Majerus, Cardiologist from Cardiovascular Associates in Sioux City, and Matt Imming, Emergency Services Educator/Supervisor at BVRMC. The two talked about Mission Lifeline and the cooperative process with BVRMC on heart attack care...

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LifeServe Blood Center is in need of new blood donors year round. Schedule an appointment at an upcoming blood drive in your community today. • Alta Community Blood Drive, Thursday, March 2, from 3 - 6 p.m. at Alta Community Center, • St. Mary’s High School - Storm Lake Blood Drive, Monday, March 6, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s High School,...

Stress often is a part of life, even for children. How they deal with stress determines how it affects their overall health. Are they overwhelmed or do they bounce back? “Being able to bounce back after stressful experiences can help a child thrive,” says Dr. David Brown, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach...