Stories from Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Peter Lee Johnson, 31, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at a local hospital. Visitation with the family present will be Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 4-7 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 2223 Indian Hills Drive, Sioux City, IA 51104 with Father Jerome Cosgrove officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brother Colonial Chapel...

Jason Feather was sworn-in as a law enforcement officer for the city of Storm Lake on Monday by Mayor Mike Porsch with Chief of Police Mark Prosser. The Spirit Lake native graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 2016 and will be graduating from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on December 14...

Jeff Herzberg, Chief Administrator at the local Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, has been appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds to the Children's System State Board. The Children's System State Board (Children's Board) is the single point of responsibility in the development and implementation of a Children's Mental Health System (Children's System) that is committed to improving children's well-being, building healthy and resilient children, providing for educational growth, and coordinating medical and mental health care for those in need. ...

Recent news about missing persons cases in Iowa provide as a reminder to make ourselves aware of our personal safety. It is important to make a habit of being aware of everyday danger. Gloria Marcott from New Mexico, creator of Soul Punch Self Defense and Defense Concepts, LLC, recently shared some tips that everyone can do on a daily basis to help keep themselves safer. She has 15 years of experience in law enforcement and 20 years of experience in self defense...

Storm Lake immigration attorney Marie Sennert is urging those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival status to renew their DACA status as soon as possible. "Several states filed a case to end DACA. The federal court in Texas will hear arguments on this Wednesday the 8th and decide whether or not DACA should no longer be law," Sennert said. ...

CommUNITY Education will be offering Jr. Hitters, a program for 3rd through 6th graders designed to introduce skills involved in the game of volleyball. This program will be held at the Storm Lake Elementary School on the following dates: September 10, 13, 17, 24, 27 and October 1 from 6 - 6:45 p.m. ...

On the evening of Friday, August 3, 2018 at approximately 8:00pm the Storm Lake Police Department took a report reference an assault. Police were advised by the reporting party, who was a 12 year old female that between May 19 and August 3, 2018 while at a residence in Storm Lake she was assaulted by a Marion Gutierrez Meza, age 44 of Storm Lake when he grabbed her in an inappropriate fashion...

When people think of dodgeball, memories take them back to elementary school and gym class, or recess. The time spent ducking, dodging, and trying to catch the ball against your friends. As a person gets older, dodgeball is gone from their lives. However, for Storm Lake native Eric Stone, a rediscovery of dodgeball has led him to travel the world and compete internationally...

In a first step to beautify the downtown area, city officials are considering adding uniform-design benches throughout the area. City Code Officer Scott Olesen has been asked to prepare a new Public Ways section of ordinance that will allow businesses to do some retail sales and food service on the city sidewalks downtown, as long as it does not interfere with pedestrian access...

The oldest church in Buena Vista County is kicking off its next 150 years with a celebration this weekend. Our Savior's Lutheran in Rembrandt was started in pioneers in 1868, most often known as "Norwegian church." A landmark church with an impressive steeple was erected three miles west of Rembrandt in 1887, known as "Little Sioux Valley Church." It served for 68 years before being disassembled after the building of the new Our Savior's Church in 1952...

The Majestic Pavilion at Arnolds Park Amusement Park has long been a favorite entertainment venue for weddings and corporate events. This past June, the Park announced that the restoration of this historic property was complete. The renovations included new flooring, original ceiling tiles, new sound tiles to control noise and improve acoustics, a larger stage that is handicap accessible, a rich mahogany bar with granite countertop, and historic roller rink prints on display. ...

The Storm Lake City Council passed a second reading of an amendment to the garbage ordinance, despite some concerns from the public. The council proposes to mandate that garbage be put out in cans, of at least 32 gallon size, as opposed to garbage bags, in an effort to control blowing trash...

A new website launched recently, highlighting the controversial comments of Iowa's Fourth District representative Steve King. KimReynoldsLooksForward.com started 100 days before the election in November, and is releasing a new quote by or about King each day. According to the website, its purpose is to bring attention to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' naming of King as a campaign co-chair for her current run for governor...

Shortage of community child care is 'alarming'.

The show tent will be busy at this year's Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show, taking place August 10-12. The lineup includes several local acts as well as some touring country and gospel performers. Here's the lineup. FRIDAY:
 Stratford Blues: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m...