Stories from Friday, November 2, 2018

FORT DODGE — A Roman Catholic diocese acknowledged Wednesday that it concealed for decades a priest’s admission that he sexually abused dozens of Iowa boys — a silence that may have put other children in danger. The Rev. Jerome Coyle, now 85, was stripped of his parish assignments in the 1980s but never defrocked. ...

Ag Partners, LLC. announced Thursday that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase DFS Inc.’s operations in Newell and Nemaha Iowa, plus its Market 1 brand. Troy Upah, CEO of Ag Partners, LLC stated, “We are honored that the Kier family chose Ag Partners to continue their legacy. ...

Renovation is underway for a series of businesses located on East 5th Street in Storm Lake, including Hair Sculptures Salon, BV Abstract, and a new tenant, the Patton Law Office. Interior remodeling has been done, and workers are putting new facades featuring stone features on the outside as of this week. / Pilot photo by Dana Larsen...

Storm Lake businesses will be hosting the annual Holiday Open House downtown, Sunday, November 11. Hours are noon-4 p.m. “This will be a great opportunity to preview all the holiday displays in the stores and starting getting some ideas for Christmas giving,” says Lee Dutfield of Storm Lake United. The theme will be “Sip, Sample and Shop,” as many of the stores will offer refreshments...

The Cherokee Symphony will begin its 63 season Sunday, November 11 that 4 p.m. at the Cherokee Community Center, 530 W. Bluff, Cherokee, Iowa. The 55-member orchestra under the direction of Ted Hallberg, Le Mars, will present the ever-popular annual Cherokee Symphony Pops Concert. Complimentary popcorn and punch will be offered...

The Dick Bauman Big Band Christmas Performance will ge held Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji. The Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble started in 1997 that plays all summer long in the Lakes area. This year an exclusive holiday concert is being added, with music you simply can’t find anywhere else. Tickets are on sale now, $20 each...

A family friendly comedy show is on tap at Lake Avenue Lounge in Storm Lake tonight - Friday, Nov. 2, starring standup artist Christ Ruppe. Admission is $10 at the door, and a silent auction is also planned. The show is a benefit for the Buena Vista University track and cross country programs. Showtime is 7 p.m. at LAL, 617 Lake Avenue...

“Rise of the Guardians” is the next in the series of kid-friendly Swim Up Movies at King’s Pointe Indoor Waterpark in Storm Lake this season, Saturday, Nov. 17. Showtime is 6 p.m. The 2012 computer-animated 3D fantasy film is based on William Joyce’s “The Guardians of Childhood” book series. ...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City announces the return of Elvis Night, with two performances taking place at 4 and 8 p.m. on Jan. 26. In a change from prior years, “One Night With the King” will feature Elvis throughout multiple eras of his career, giving the audience a blast from the past...

A Storm Lake man was sentenced to two days already served, and released this week after pleading guilty to a reduced misdemeanor accessory charge in a child beating case. Vanly Sriharath had originally been charged with three felony counts of Child Endangerment Causing Injury. ...

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of two brothers in Fort Dodge, including former Storm Lake resident Eldominic Rhodes, who was facing a pending check forgery trial from Storm Lake earlier this year. According to family member, Eldominic Rhodes and his older brother Marion had been watching a football game with him in an apartment on Central Avenue about three hours before the deadly shooting. ...

Tens of thousands of students across Iowa participated in Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Falls 2018 Iowa Youth Straw Poll on Tuesday. Incumbent Kim Reynolds was leading the race for Iowa Governor by eight points over Fred Hubbell. Rod Blum, Christopher Peters, David Young and Steve King maintained leads in Iowa’s congressional races. More than 38,000 votes had been tallied by 5 p.m. ...

Storm Lake firefighters toured the Buena Vista University Forum Tuesday night, where major renovations have been going on for months. With help from BVU security, the firefighters are able to get acquainted with all the nuances of the massive complex, which will help them to map strategy if they should be called to respond to an emergency there. In the background is the new stock markets trading room, among the areas currently under construction. / Pilot photo by Dana Larsen...

Hey Mama, welcome to the sixties! Storm Lake High School’s musical cast is fixing their hair, nailing their choreography and mastering the tongue-twisting lyrics for the school’s debut of modern classic Hairspray. The cast of 60 is excited to shimmy on the stage and dazzle audiences starting next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. With a few new challenges, director Sara Carlson is working with the students to put on a show you won’t forget with a message uniquely tailored to Storm Lake...

Monday, Nov. 5 Storm Lake Cheeseburger Soup with Dinner Roll, Oven-Roasted Hot Dog, Fajita Salad with Tortilla Chips, Turkey Combo Deli Wrap, Vegetarian Chef Salad with Roasted Flatbread, Green Beans Newell - Fonda Chicken Drummies, Peas, B/B, Mixed Lettuce, Caesar salad, Carrots, Peppers, Cucumbers, Apples...

Leaders from Storm Lake’s non-profit organizations gathered at King’s Pointe Wednesday to receive donations from Storm Lake Community Chest (formerly known as United Way) and talk about the good they’re doing in the community with it. $32,000 was distributed to 25 organizations. ...

Recent changes to the Garbage Ordinance in the City of Storm Lake include a minimum size for cans used for placing garbage on the curb for collection. The changes will be in effect on January 1, 2019. The ordinance change reads as follows: Garbage must be stored in a 32 gallon can or larger. Collector may limit the max size...

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Buena Vista University has started a new program, pairing students who are unable to visit their families with a “host family” among the BVU community. According to a report in the student newspaper, “The Tack,” the university wanted to provide some family-like support for students who are from farther than 250 miles from home, or are unable to travel home during the school year. The pairings may be especially important for students who may not be able to go home for the holiday season...

Halloween turned strange for Storm Lake Police Wednesday night, as they arrested a Cherokee man for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon - wielding a running chainsaw in the Walmart parking lot. Shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday night, police were called to the store for a disturbance...

After 16 years in prison for a murder he committed as a troubled 15-year-old illegal immigrant, Rene Zarate has a chance for freedom. After a hearing in a nearly-empty Buena Vista County courtroom Wednesday, judge David Lester found that the Storm Lake man had turned his life around while behind bars, and ruled that his sentence be changed to allow for an immediate possibility of parole...

Children share a moment with Frankenstein at the Buena Vista University community trick-or-treat fair. Guests enjoyed games, pumpkin art and residence hall trick-or-treating with football player guides. See page 10A for more. / Photo by Dana Larsen

Fred Hubbell met with teachers for a roundtable discussion on education Thursday, fielding concerns including IPERS, unions and Medicaid privatization. "More teachers are leaving our state," Hubbell said, "So we need teachers. We need to be looking at these issues."...

There is a new coach in town for the Buena Vista wrestling program as Mark Rial takes over this season on the mats. With a new coach always comes new ideas and a fresh perspective on how to lift the program back up. “Things are going good. The transition has been easier than I thought,” Rial said. “Credit to the seniors and returners for buying into the change.”...

The season has not been kind to the young Buena Vista Beaver football team. The Beavers have complied a 1-7 record, dropping seven straight since their season opening win against Hamline. BVU has been in some games, dropping close ones against Concordia and Loras, but have been unable to get over the hump...

With Newell-Fonda falling to Janesville on Tuesday night, the Twin Lakes Conference released the final standings along with the All-Conference teams, honorable mentions and the coach of the year. This year South Central Calhoun was the class of the conference, going 11-0 with a 30-12 overall record with East Sac County right behind them at 10-1. ...

CLARION - It was the biggest game of the season for Newell-Fonda on Tuesday night. They were three set wins away from reaching the 1A State volleyball tournament but had a huge roadblock against top ranked Janesville. For the Mustangs, that roadblock proved to be a harmful one, the Wildcats taking a three set contest to advance to State as Newell-Fonda was left to lick their wounds...