Stories from Tuesday, July 11, 2017

This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake): Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 70’s. Dredge is in operation in the northeast portion of the lake; boaters must maintain a 100 foot distance from the dredge, booster pump and dredge pipes at all times. Storm Lake has a daily limit of 3 walleye and all 17-to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. ...

The economy will likely continue growing at a healthy pace over the next few months in nine Midwest and Plains states, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Monday. The overall economic index for the region increased to 62.3 in June from May’s solid 55.5. Any score above 50 suggests growth...

To some people, it may be just a city park … But working together makes it a community project! The Galva City Park  makeover project continues this week.  On July 5th and 6th, dozens of community volunteers came together to dig holes and start erecting the six new pieces of playground equipment in the Galva City Park.  The new eight-foot single velocity slide is going up in this photo.  Galva Economic Development Corporation members are spearheading this beautification project, and a heartfelt thank you goes out to all the volunteers and business people who helped.  Also a huge thank you to the City of Galva for purchasing the new slide. . ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service.  “Despite the periodic storms, crops across much of the state could use a good rain. ...

On the evening of Monday, July 3, at approximately 7:37 p.m., the Storm Lake Fire Department responded to the intersection of 610th Street and 70th Avenue in reference to a ditch fire. Upon arrival of fire fighters they extinguished a grass fire in the ditch located in the northwest corner of the intersection which had burned an area approximately 60’ in length...

On Monday, July 3 at approximately 9:25 a.m., the Storm Lake Police Department arrested a wanted person at the police station. Police arrested Matthew Summers, age 39 of Clear Lake who was wanted out of O’Brien County on a warrant charging him with Contempt of Court reference Driving while Suspended...

The Clay/Buena Vista Counties Relay For Life event, conducted at the Clay County Courthouse square June 17, had storms move through the area, ending the event prematurely. Despite the weather, the event came close to reaching its intended fundraising goal...

SPENCER – Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has received $2,249.70 in grant funding from the Emmet County Community Foundation. The funding will be used to provide youth and their families in Emmet County with expanded respite care services and day camp services at Camp Autumn. Camp Autumn is a therapeutic camp for children, located at 4233 Yew Avenue in Sutherland, Iowa...

As summer activities kick into full gear, so do the temperatures. Some citizens and employees spend a great deal of time outside exposed to the heat. Without proactive measures, health complications from extended heat can lead to devastating consequences, such as suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke...

On the morning of Tuesday, July 4, at approximately 11:18 a.m., the Storm Lake Police Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Hudson Street in reference to a disturbance in progress involving several people. Upon arrival of police they made contact with several people at the scene and determined that no actual fight occurred, however a 17 year old of Storm Lake that was on scene was allegedly intoxicated...

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 4, at approximately 3:09 p.m., the Storm Lake Police Department was dispatched to Dollar General located at 1423 North Lake Avenue in reference to a theft. Upon arrival police met with store staff who alleged that an 11 year old juvenile female of Storm Lake attempted to remove $5.00 in merchandise from the store without paying for it...

January 23, 1958 - July 4, 2017

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LAKE VIEW – There is an abundance of live music on Black Hawk Lake this summer, as the Stone Pier Summer Concert Series offers five free outdoor shows. Since its inception in 2011, the Series has presented respected acts from around the country representing a range of musical genres and this summer will be no exception. ...

The Farmers Bank Stage will bring nine days of quality entertainment to the Clay County Fair, Sept. 9-17, just a portion of the $180,000 in free entertainment that will be offered to fairgoers as part of the fair’s centennial celebration. “The entertainment at the Farmers Bank Stage will be a perfect blend at the 2017 fair,” fair manager Jeremy Parsons said. “It will be a mix of great fair favorites along with unbelievable new acts that will quickly become fair favorites.”...

October 7, 1920 - July 6, 2017