Stories from Wednesday, October 10, 2018

On October 5 at approximately 6:48 p.m., in the 400 Block of Milwaukee Ave. in Storm Lake, a vehicle driven by Gerald La Roche of Alta, struck a 13 year old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken by ambulance with non-life-threating injuries. Total damages to the vehicle was estimated at $3000...

Voter Registration: County Auditor’s forms are available in the office, or may be downloaded at: http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/voterregistration.html Contact the Auditor for more information. (712-749-2542) Ballots Available: Absentee ballots are now available in the County Auditor’s office for the November 6th General Election...

Buena Vista University supporters are being invited to leave a legacy with a new South Forum Lawn Patio project, as a sign in the building announces. Pavers can be purchased for $1,000 or $5,000. Three hundred are available.

Lorraine Marie Glienke, age 91, of Alta, died Sunday, October 7, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake, Iowa. Funeral services will take place Saturday, October 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Hanover, Iowa. Burial will be in the church cemetery. ...

William Guy Deal II, age 62, of Rockwell City, Iowa passed away Friday, October 5, with family by his side in Fort Dodge, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will take place Friday, October 12, from 1 p.m. -3 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.  ...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley of Iowa sent a letter to the Iowa City Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System seeking answers to ensure Iowa veterans are receiving the proper care they have earned and deserve.   “Iowa veterans rightly expect the VA to properly manage crucial medical appointments, especially with follow-ups, lab or imaging tests. I remain concerned about the level of care that our veterans are receiving,” Ernst said...

Joe E. Syndergaard, the son of Edward and Margaret (Huberg) Syndergaard was born March 6, 1942, in Hartley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Alta, area where he attended Fairview Country School. He graduated from Alta High School in 1959...

Joyce Dumkrieger, age 97, of Storm Lake, died on Wednesday, October 3, at Brookdale of Chestnut Hill Nursing Home in Westerville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. ...

Helen E Lorrene Leith, 97, passed away October 6. Helen was born September 4, 1921 to Fay and Edna Galbraith of Albert City. She was the second of three daughters. Helen graduated from Albert City High School in 1940. Helen married James Leith September 16, 1944. They lived in Ames, Iowa while Jim pursued his undergraduate degree...

Four individuals were inducted into the Buena Vista University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday during halftime of the Homecoming football game. Left to right: Jamie Texted, Jeff Brennan, LuAnn (Thurn) Van Kirk and Don Walls were the four inducted for their accomplishments during their tenure at BVU. / Photos by Craig Shultz...

The 1975 BVU football team, which went 7-2 and won the Boot Hill Bowl, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

SPENCER - The Storm Lake girls’ swim team was back in the pool Monday night at Spencer with similar results to the last double dual with Spencer and Algona. Spencer defeated the Tornadoes 64-30, while Storm Lake outscored Algona 67-23. Allison Graff continues to lead the way this season; winning both her individual events. ...

SPIRIT LAKE - Despite the wet conditions on Monday night, the Storm Lake cross country teams competed in the Lakes Conference meet. The boys were able to put together their finest night of the season to take second place, only finishing behind LeMars. The Storm Lake girls finished seventh...

HOLSTEIN - Ridge View rose up on Friday night when St. Edmond came into town in a clash of two struggling teams. The first half saw little action between the two teams with wet conditions bolting down both offenses. However, the Raptors broke free in the second half to take a 26-0 decision to end their six game slide...

SIOUX CENTRAL — With winless Manson Northwest Webster coming to visit Friday night, the outcome of Sioux Central’s contest was never really in doubt. However, coach Brandon Goodchild wasn’t particularly impressed with what he saw in a 36-14 victory that moved his team to 6-1 overall this season and 3-0 in district play...

STORM LAKE - Buena Vista led by as many as 23 points in the second half of Saturday’s Homecoming game against Loras College, including a 40-23 margin entering the fourth, but the Duhawks scored 21 unanswered fourth quarter points to come back and stun the Beavers, 44-40...

The Iowa Department of Education has commissioned a team of education professionals to review and recommend statewide standards for physical education and health. Teachers and administrators with Spencer Schools welcomed the effort, and shared the school’s current approach to these subject areas...

Storm Lake St. Mary’s School participated in the Healthy Walk Iowa event Wednesday with a little help from their friends. Genesis Development walked with the student body and donated water bottles for all of the students. Buena Vista University President Josh and Carrie Merchant of Buena Vista University, Head Football Coach Grant Mollring, football players, and staff members from BVU all walked with the student body as part of their homecoming activities. ...

The B.V. County Historical Museum president and office manager were pleasantly surprised this week. A group of unexpected family resource center clients from Carroll, stopped in for a visit to tour the museum. They had a fun walk through enjoying the display windows of B.V. County area towns and their “Fun and Games” display cases. They had a great time visiting with each other. They plan to return again soon to visit and learn more about the museum. / Photo Submitted...

As part of Buena Vista Chapter’s 2018 centennial celebration the members chose to donate financially to the Buena Vista County Historical Museum. Regent Sue Nielsen presents the check to Historical Society President Jim Kennedy. This local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has been named an affiliate organization by the museum. / Photo Submitted...

The 15th annual Artisans Road Trip will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 14 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.. This year they have 28 artists participating from Estherville down to Ida Grove (and all over in between). The Artisans Road Trip is a self-guided art studio and gallery tour; free for visitors, the Road Trip is a great way to spend a weekend with friends and family exploring the work of local artists...

In celebration of Halloween the Sanford Museum will be hosting a tour of Oak Hill Cemetery, where they will examine the odd and unique headstones around the cemetery, symbolism, and grave culture. The group will also observe the headstones of Cherokee pioneers and discuss Cherokee history. Meet at the Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday, October 27, 4 p.m. free of charge...

Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Lake Avenue in downtown Storm Lake. Come join Storm Lake Police officers at Storm Lake United’s Chills and Thrills event in downtown Storm Lake. The SLPD will be handing out candy, balloons and glow sticks, and there will be trick or treating and surprises at the local stores. Show off your scary costumes and get your photo taken with Storm Lake’s Finest...

The Paul Nelson Band will be performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy, Sunday, October 21, 5 p.m. Paul Nelson has performed live and on recordings along side a list of today’s top artists such as Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton, Joe Perry, Brian Setzer, Billy Gibbons, Mark Knophler, Slash, Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, Los Lobos, Joe Bonamassa and many more...

The Clay County Fair & Events Center in Spencer is pleased to announce Home Free – A Country Christmas presented as part of the SRG Concert Series Saturday, December 15. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.. “The Events Center Christmas show has become a tradition in northwest Iowa,” said Fair & Events Center CEO Jeremy Parsons. “This outstanding night with Home Free will be the perfect addition to that tradition.”...

Sac County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to use caution when approaching four-lane Highway 20, particularly on the stretch that just opened between Early and Holstein. Drivers are used to two-way traffic on the west bound lane and crossing the eastbound lanes to get over to the other lanes, Sheriff Ken McClure said...

Gasoline prices in Iowa are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.89/gallon to start the week. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.2 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.91. Many Storm Lake stations were at $2.71 for super unleaded, mostly unchanged over the past week...

Buena Vista University Theatre, in partnership with KBVU and BVTV channel 3, will present “Radio Daze!” Oct. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium on the BVU campus. In lieu of purchasing a ticket, BVU Theatre is asking for freewill donations to support the Storm Lake Police Department’s effort in adding a new K-9 unit.”Radio Daze!” is a series of performances of radio plays from the Golden Age of radio. ...

The Aurelia Police Department is sponsoring a mobile presentation open free to all parents, “Do You Know What You Don’t See?” Friday, October 19, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Aurelia Community Center on Main Street. This is a come and go event. The trailer holds five-10 people at a time. The tour of the trailer will last approximately 15 minutes per group...

Storm Lake United and local retailers coordinated Sassy Saturday on September 29. Shoppers who purchased a pink bracelet for $3 had access to deals and discounts with local retailers. Proceeds benefit BVRMC P.i.n.k. which helps women with financial barriers get free mammograms. BVRMC employees Katie Schwint, Joan Kurtz, and Shalee Stuart accept a check for $302.00 from Storm Lake United’s Lee Dutfield. Proceeds came in after photo and the final donation was $329.00...

St. Mary’s supporter Maggie Reyes looks over the pumpkin selection carefully during the St. Mary’s Bazaar on Saturday. The event raises funds for the school and parish. / Photo By Dana Larsen

Research conducted following more than 25 years of mass shootings shows response times from law enforcement averages between five and six minutes, according to Dee Hiney, executive director of facilities management at Iowa Lakes Community College. Hiney used that fact to underscore the importance of developing an active shooter plan to an audience of more than a 100 women Friday afternoon at the 2018 Women of Vision Luncheon...

A Storm Lake father and son competed together in the Crazy Horse Half Marathon Sunday in South Dakota. Nineteen years after then-Storm Lake Head Cross Country Coach John Brostad coached one of his sons, Matt, who ran and competed in cross country for Dad all four years in high school, the two were back in the running shoes...

A domestic disturbance that the victim initially denied has resulted in the arrest of both the assailant and the victim. Police were called to an apartment on Seneca Steet Saturday afternoon on a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. The occupant, Shantara McDonald, age 20 of Storm Lake, denied that any violence had occurred, although police observed signs of an altercation in the unit. ...

The Storm Lake Public Library Trustees planned for capital improvements during their monthly meeting Monday. Library Director Elizabeth Huff told the trustees that she will ask for city government funding for three projects as the city begins its budgeting process for the next fiscal year...

A theft in late September knocked the library off the ‘web for nearly two weeks, according to Director Elizabeth Huff. A young patron made off with the facility’s wi-fi router, in what library board members were told this week appeared to be a plan that was formed ahead of time. The juvenile offender’s act was caught on the library’s security cameras, and he was required to pay for a new device with his own money...

A multicultural gathering held Saturday night attracted 140 people and cleared about $700 as a fundraiser for Santa’s Castle in Storm Lake. Organizer Ron Hott said there was a large turnout of Micronesian residents, but very low turnout among some other groups in the community. Those who attended enjoyed foods from the city’s different ethnic populations, DJ music and spirited dancing. / Pilot photos by Dana Larsen...

A Storm Lake man has won a $30,000 lottery prize. Matt Phillips claimed the first of 18 top prizes available in the Iowa Lottery’s new “Holiday Bonus Crossword” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s, 207 E. Milwaukee Ave. in Storm Lake. He claimed his prize Wednesday at the lottery’s regional office in Storm Lake...

“It’s okay Mommy. Jesus is in my heart,” 3-year-old Aila Nesbitt told her mother upon receiving the news in July. For Alta native Nick Nesbitt and wife Amy, who now live in Grimes, their worst fears had been realized. After weeks of high fevers and lethargic behavior, a doctor informed the young parents that Aila had leukemia...

SPIRIT LAKE - Despite the wet conditions on Monday night, the Storm Lake cross country teams competed in the Lakes Conference meet. The boys were able to put together their finest night of the season to take second place, only finishing behind LeMars. The Storm Lake girls finished seventh...

SPENCER - The Storm Lake girls’ swim team was back in the pool Monday night at Spencer with similar results to the last double dual with Spencer and Algona. Spencer defeated the Tornadoes 64-30, while Storm Lake outscored Algona 67-23. Allison Graff continues to lead the way this season; winning both her individual events. ...

HOLSTEIN - Ridge View rose up on Friday night when St. Edmond came into town in a clash of two struggling teams. The first half saw little action between the two teams with wet conditions bolting down both offenses. However, the Raptors broke free in the second half to take a 26-0 decision to end their six game slide...

SIOUX CENTRAL — With winless Manson Northwest Webster coming to visit Friday night, the outcome of Sioux Central’s contest was never really in doubt. However, coach Brandon Goodchild wasn’t particularly impressed with what he saw in a 36-14 victory that moved his team to 6-1 overall this season and 3-0 in district play...

By DANA LARSEN Pilot-Tribune Editor After domestic strife escalated into multiple gunfire incidents over the weekend, Storm Lake Police solved the case just in time to catch the fleeing suspect while he was changing planes in Salt Lake City. Shortly after 3:30 a.m. Saturday, police responded to the East 1st and Superior area and the 300 block of Geneseo on multiple reports of shots being fired...