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Health bills important topic at the Capitol
(State News ~ 03/21/18)
This is the end of the second funnel week. Bills from the House must be passed out of their assigned standing committee in the Senate or they are no longer eligible for further consideration. The biggest bill for my Human Resource Committee that is currently eligible is SF 2351, a Regional Mental Health/Complex needs bill. ...
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Man who complained of odor sues town he says threatened him
(State News ~ 03/21/18)
DES MOINES, (AP) — An Iowa man who said his hometown smelled like “rancid dog food” because of an animal food processing plant sued the city Thursday after he says they threatened to silence him. Josh Harms with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa filed suit in U.S. District Court asking a judge to block Sibley officials from making legal threats or taking action to force him to remove criticism from his website...
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New restaurant plans to open in May (Business ~ 03/21/18)
The new operators of the Storm Lake Marina are busy doing some interior construction. They plan to open as Buoys Bar and Grill in May, giving the landmark a “tiki” atmosphere. -
Ridge View High School announces 2017-2018 2nd trimester honor roll
(03/21/18)
The following is the Ridge View High School Honor Roll for the 2nd Trimester of the 2017-18 school year: Seniors 4.00 • Cloe Droegmiller Seniors 3.99-4.00 • Jaeden Albers • Juan Amezcua • Klint Blum • Kolton Blum • Hailey Brenner • Katie Brinkman • Andres Carbajal...
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Parents: Stop, breathe, talk to children
(03/21/18)
Stop, breathe and talk are three simple words that together can have a big impact in everyday parenting. Whether your kids are infants, toddlers, teens or even adults, parenting has challenging moments. Remaining calm, cool and collected in these moments is difficult, but doable, with a little help...
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Naig invites students to submit artwork for ‘From The Farm to You’ calendar
(03/21/18)
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged students from Iowa to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of Iowa’s farmers and the products used by people every day...
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Local student named to Northwestern College Dean’s List
(03/21/18)
Emily Archer and Mallory Bjork*, students at Northwestern College in Orange City, have earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Students who earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher are considered Collegiate Scholars, designated with an asterisk. ...
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Lakeside resident gives junior recital at Morningside College
(03/21/18)
Baritone vocalist Nick Baack, son of Catherin Demuth of Lakeside, performed his junior recital at Morningside College Friday, March 16. Baack is a 2015 graduate of Sioux Central Community High School. He performed a joint recital with bass clarinetist Caalyn Loehrs Dowling. ...
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BVU student Amanda Miley honored for volunteer service (03/21/18)
Buena Vista University (BVU) student Amanda Miley has been named as a Newman Fellow in recognition of her exemplary volunteer service. Miley is one of 268 students nationally who were given the honor by the service organization Campus Compact, for which she was nominated directly by BVU President Joshua Merchant... -
Police Blotter
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/18)
WANTED On Monday, March 12, a person wanted by the Storm Lake Police Department was arrested in O’Brien County on an outstanding warrant. O’Brien County Sheriff’s Department arrested Clinto Kreykes, age 35 of Sheldon, after warrants were issued by the SLPD charging him with Harassment 3rd Degree (simple misdemeanor) in connection with the alleged harassment of his ex-girlfriend in Storm Lake reported to police on March 3. Kreykes was transported to the Buena Vista county Jail where he was held on a $300 bond.
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SL to participate in state wide tornado drill
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is scheduled for March 26 through March 30, and in an effort to promote public awareness, the City of Storm Lake will participate in a state wide voluntary tornado drill. The tornado drill will take place on Wednesday, March 28. The Storm Lake and Lakeside tornado sirens will be activated at approximately 10:30 a.m. The sirens will sound for approximately 3 minutes...
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King celebrates HSUS Score of ZERO by sharing family pheasant soup recipe (Local News ~ 03/21/18)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steve King is proud to announce that he has joined Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst as a recipient of a score of ZERO on the Humane Society’s (HSUS) latest Congressional scorecard. The annual scorecard produced by the Humane Society, an organization facing leadership turnover in the wake of sexual harassment charges as well as allegations of deceptive fundraising practices, is used by the organization to assess each Member of Congress’s adherence to the activist animal-rights agenda promoted by the HSUS at the expense of Iowa’s farmers and ranchers.. ... -
Newell Public Library announces upcoming events
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
Spring is just around the corner and everyone is looking forward to that. The library has so many things planned for now through June. A few of the things on the schedule can be found below on the calendar of upcoming events. The preschool classes from Newell-Fonda have been coming to the library once a month. They have fun discussing story time books with the children’s librarian, Amber Largent...
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Alta-Aurelia Middle School students present musical
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
Alta-Aurelia Middle School will present the magical adventures of Disney’s Aladdin Junior on March 21 at 1:30 p.m. and on March 22 at 7 p.m. in the middle school gym in Aurelia. Tickets will be available at the door. Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for students...
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Alliant Energy and Trees Forever help local communities save energy
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
For nearly 30 years, Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility and Trees Forever have partnered through Branching Out to help Iowa communities plant a diverse mix of trees. These efforts have allowed trees to live longer and provide decades of energy savings to those communities. ...
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SLPD arrests intoxicated man who drives into tree
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/18)
On the morning of Sunday, March 18, at approximately 2:14 a.m. the Storm Lake Police Department was dispatched to 1017 Russell Street in reference to a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival police observed that a 2008 Toyota had struck a tree in the front yard of the residence. ...
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Local experts warn Trump’s tariffs may cause trade war
(State News ~ 03/21/18)
A 25 percent tariff on imported steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum announced on March 8 by President Donald Trump may be just the start of the administration’s changes to trade policy. CommStock Investment President David Kruse said the administration is considering tariffs of up to $60 billion on the Chinese technology and telecom sectors...
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Quad County Corn Processors donates to Ida County 4-H (Local News ~ 03/21/18)
Quad County Corn Processors, a 12.5-million-bushel corn processing biorefinery in Galva, recently donated $250 to Ida County 4-H members. The donation will help defray the annual participation cost of each individual 4-H member in Ida County. Quad County Corn Processors’ employee Dave Juelsgaard (far left in the back row) is pictured here with members of the Logan Hotshots club from Ida County at their March 11 meeting at the Ida County Extension Office... -
Iconic orchestra wraps season at Clausen Center (Entertainment ~ 03/21/18)
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will be the next performance in the 2018 series at the Rosemary Clausen Center in Holstein. Showtime is Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Some things just belong to the greater world order. The Eiffel Tower. The Pyramids. The Statue of Liberty. The Glenn Miller Orchestra... -
Okoboji’s regional Iowa Rocks Talent date approaches
(Entertainment ~ 03/21/18)
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association and Pearson Lakes Art Center have come together to offer youth in and around the Iowa Great Lake educational opportunities in music. “Iowa Rocks Talent,” a statewide competition for musicians under 21, encourages participation in music outside of school. Opportunities for professional development will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji...
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Walker McGuire headlines AWARE anti-cancer fundraiser in SL (Entertainment ~ 03/21/18)
Tickets are on sale now for a Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Cancer AWARE fundraiser concert at Lake Creek Country Club March 24, featuring the country/southern rock Nashville duo Walker McGuire with their full band. Tickets are $27 and are limited to the first 150 sold. More information is available from Storm Lake Radio. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a full night of music planned, with SmithField band, and acoustic solo performers Ted Stockton and Ronley King also on the docket... -
Area band in concert at Byron’s (Entertainment ~ 03/21/18)
J. Jeffrey Messerole and The Stone Horses will be in concert Sunday, April 1, 5 p.m., at Byron’s in Pomeroy. Country/alternative/folk performers J. Jeffrey Messerole is an award-winning, story telling, songwriter from Spirit Lake. Messerole masterfully blends the sound of his guitar, with haunting lyrics, and harmonica to tell gritty American tales, bound to evoke emotion from all of his listeners... -
Fatal accident in Sac County
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/18)
A Carroll man was killed Monday in a one-vehicle accident in Sac County. Deputies were called to the scene on N28, three miles south of Lytton, at 2:30 p.m. Deon Levi Wingert, 44, of Carroll, was operating a 2007 Jeep south bound on N28 when he drifted off the right shoulder and struck a field drive. ...
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City seeks grant to build trail
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
This week the Storm Lake City Council approved a grant request for a trail project which would run 3,800 feet of 10-foot-wide, five-inches thick concrete along C49 (south of Walmart), south along a former railroad right of way along the city limit, connecting to on-street trail on 13th Street. City officials feel the trail would improve pedestrian and bike access between residential and business areas. Cost is estimated at $454,000...
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Woman accused of assaulting wheelchair-bound son
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/21/18)
A Storm Lake woman has been arrested for Dependent Adult Abuse after allegedly assaulting her wheelchair-bound son in public Monday. Police were called to the courthouse area Monday around 11 a.m. on a report of a woman striking an adult male in a wheelchair on the east side of the grounds. Responding officers determined the male victim was dealing with mental health issues. He was transported to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center by ambulance for an evaluation...
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Five file to challenge Steve King, four county candidates so far
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
As of Monday, four candidates had filed papers for Buena Vista County positions in the upcoming election. They include incumbent Paul Merten for District 3 Board of Supervisors seat, Kelly Snyder of Marathon for District 2 Supervisor, incumbent Sherie Elbert for Treasurer, and Paul Allen for County Attorney. Allen has been an assistant county attorney since 2013. Current County Attorney Dave Patton plans to step down from the office at the end of the term...
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SL Council asked to help get money out of politics
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
Two local activists are asking the Storm Lake City Council to join in an effort to force a constitutional amendment in hopes of reducing the impact of campaign money in politics. Jim Eliason and Eric Chase, members of the county Democratic Committee, align with an ongoing national effort in the wake of the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, dealing with regulation of political campaign spending by organizations...
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3 candidates compete for SL superintendent
(Local News ~ 03/21/18)
After deliberation, the Storm Lake School District Board of Education has decided to move forward with three finalist candidates for the soon-to-be-vacant superintendent position. “Due to the small pool of applicants, the Board elected to interview three rather than four candidates as originally planned,” said hiring consultant Les Dauma. Six applicants had sought the job...
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Local storm chaser gives presentation for Severe Weather Awareness Week (Local News ~ 03/21/18)
Eighteen-year-old weather enthusiast Kirk Langner of Langner Storm Spotting in Schaller, used his expertise to keep locals informed about severe weather. The presentation, given at the Alta Community Library on the evening of Thursday, March 15, gave attendees key information on severe weather, preparedness, and what to do in the face of weather emergencies in preparation for Severe Weather Awareness Week, held March 26-30... -
Reynolds focuses on Iowa opportunities in SL visit (Local News ~ 03/21/18)
“I’m not embarrassed to say it,” Governor Kim Reynolds said in an early campaign stop in Storm Lake Saturday, speaking of her graduation at Iowa State University in 2016 - at age 57, while serving as the state’s lieutenant governor. “I want people to know it’s never too late,” she said... -
Carlee Guyett named IIAC Female Athlete of the Week
(College Sports ~ 03/21/18)
Freshman Carlee Guyett has been recognized for her play over the last week by being named the Iowa Conference Female Athlete of the Week for the period ending, March 18. The first-year catcher/outfielder went 13-for-21 (.619) at the plate in six games last week from the leadoff spot, including six extra-base hits (five doubles, one triple). She has hit safely in all 12 of the team’s games to start her career and was tied for the team lead in RBI with 11...
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Bryce Rheault voted IIAC Baseball Position Player of the Week
(College Sports ~ 03/21/18)
Buena Vista sophomore Bryce Rheault has been recognized for his play over the past week by being named the Iowa Conference’s Baseball Position Player of the Week for the period ending, March 18. Rheault went 14-for-25 at the plate during that stretch (.560), including four extra-base knocks and six RBI. ...
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Guyett throws no-hitter as BVU softball splits DH against Gustavus Adolphus (College Sports ~ 03/21/18)
TUCSON, Az - Senior Moriah Guyett tossed a no-hitter and the Beavers offense was alive once again, as they blanked Gustavus Adolphus 8-0 in five innings in game one of a doubleheader. The Gusties did come back to take game two, 7-3. Guyett had her best performance of the year so far, holding Gustavus to only two bases runners in the contest. The first was a walk issued in the third inning before a fielding error put on the second. She finished the game with six strikeouts and the one walk... -
Eddie picks up 400th win on Sunday, Beavers split Monday games (College Sports ~ 03/21/18)
TUCSON, Az - The Buena Vista baseball team picked up its third win in its last five outings on Sunday afternoon by blanking Oberlin College, 10-0 (7 innings) while also giving head coach Steve Eddie his 400th career victory. Freshman Coleman Roberts put the Beavers on the board first with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. Senior Devin Wagenman made it 3-0 with a double down the left field line in the third followed by an RBI groundout off the bat of Tyler Tennyson to make it 4-0... -
GK Storm prepares for big meet this weekend (Community Sports ~ 03/21/18)
The GK Storm Gymnastics team is gearing up and working hard in the gym to prepare for the 2018 Iowa Xcel Meet that will take place on March 23-25 in Cedar Rapids. The best gymnasts in the state of Iowa show up to showcase their moves and routines and to take home some well-deserved medals and trophies. ...
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