Stories from Monday, September 24, 2018

September 16, 1947 - September 20, 2018

December 31, 1915 - September 18, 2018

During Monday night's Spencer City Council meeting, City Manager Amanda Mack issued a verbal and written statement addressing a future Spencer Planning and Zoning Commission hearing regarding a business operator's efforts to transform his restaurant into a gentlemen's club. The commission previously met Sept. 12 to review and discuss the request, deciding to hold a public hearing over the matter...

Spencer Hospital has been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as an ACR Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center "Being an ACR Designated Lung Screening Center signifies that your facility provides these valuable screening services to your community at the highest standards of the radiation profession," stated Scott Raber, MD, chairman of the Committee on CT Accreditation, in his notification letter to radiologist Dr. Charlie Crouch...

Colorado State University animal science professor Temple Grandin spoke at the Eurocast Events Center Ballroom Saturday afternoon sharing with audience members stories from her work in the field of animal science, scientific research on specialized thinking and her firsthand experience and work with autism...

Faith, Hope, & Charity a division of Hope Haven hosted its 1st Annual Golf Benefit at Lake Creek Country Club, last Wednesday, September 12th. The event was held to raise money for various projects that will benefit the children of FHC. "This year has been a big year for Faith, Hope, & Charity with the merger with Hope Haven and celebrating our 50th Anniversary. ...

Women, Land and Legacy of Buena Vista and Pocahontas counties presents a learning session, "Set the Table, Mable." Join the local group for a fun-filled, educational seminar. Guest speaker is Margo Sievers, a Woman, Land and Legacy participant. Performers Chef Margo and the Chefferettes will discuss where our food comes from and how it ends up on our tables...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited the Clay County Fair Friday morning to recognize local efforts to improve water quality. "We like to promote and invest in these urban conservation practices, especially here at the Clay County Fair," Naig said. ...

Soon after the flickering lights grew dim and the roaring track of the Legend rollercoaster fell silent, a different noise was heard on the grounds of Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Historic Arnolds Park Inc. CEO Jeff Vierkant said internal demolition of the Roof Garden began just after Labor Day. ...

The Storm Lake schools continue to struggle to replace resigning staff. At their most recent meeting, eight employees had resigned, including three special education instructional assistants, two English Language Learner instructional assistants, classroom instructional assistants at the elementary, middle school and high school, and the assistant high school boys tennis coach...

A small group of active Storm Lakers met recently to explore a variety of positive efforts underway in the community. "We need a way to collaborate and work together to accomplish the projects that are needed in the community," said Stephanie Wilhelm, a member of the local SALUD multicultural health effort that organized the meeting...

What makes you proud to live in Storm Lake? What would make you proud to live in Storm Lake? These are the questions the city is asking residents in meetings to spearhead a new idea called "Storm Lake Proud." With a lake, university, parks system around the water, vibrant school system and wide diversity, Mayor Mike Porsch says we have a lot to build on. ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Friday for several area counties, but Buena Vista County was not included. Designated are Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, O'Brien, Palo Alto, Sioux, Winnebago, Worth and Wright counties in response to storms and flooding that took place beginning Sept. 19...

Western Iowa Congressman Steve King is renewing his call to declare English as "the Official Language" of the United States. King recently posted a story from the political newspaper "The Washington Examiner," calling it "shocking." "Nearly half of the residents in the nation's five biggest cities do not speak English at home, choosing instead their native language, according to the latest Census Bureau data that details the impact of a decade of soft immigration policies," said King...

Tornadoes downed by Braves, fall twice on Sat. STORM LAKE/ALTA - A slow first set put the green and white in a hole on Thursday night. Storm Lake battled hard in the second against Cherokee, but went down in three sets. The scores were 8-25, 22-25 and 14-25...

HOLSTEIN - The Sioux Central Rebels and Ridge View Raptors have been familiar foes the past few seasons with two teams battling in district play. The Rebels were able to make more plays on Friday night to pick up their third straight win over Ridge View in a 20-6 contest...

CORRECTIONVILLE - The undefeated Newell-Fonda football team buckled down on Friday night when they hit the road to take on River Valley. Eight turnovers and 52 points later, the Mustangs kept their spotless record intact, taking a 52-8 district win over the Wolverines...

MANSON - The Alta-Aurelia football team began their district season by going on the road Friday night and came back with a 26-8 win over Manson-NW Webster for their efforts. The Warriors were able to shut down the Cougar offense for nearly the entire 48 minute contest...

LE MARS - In the District opener Friday between 3-1 foes, a struggling Storm Lake team straggled into the visitors’ locker room at the half, down 12-nothing. A different team would emerge, going on a three-TD rampage in the third quarter, dominating the line, and owning the Bulldogs quarterback with a blitzing defense for a 28-12 win...

A Storm Lake man accused of child pornography possession faced a non-jury trial Thursday for 22 counts of Exploitation of a Minor. Noe Casco pled not guilty to all charges, claiming the child pornography was planted in his desk by a disgruntled acquaintance...