Stories from Friday, May 10, 2019

MidAmerican Energy Company this month set a new one-day wind generation record in Iowa for generating electricity that supplied its entire retail customers’ electric usage with renewable energy. On April 10, company-owned and contracted wind farms generated 111,500 megawatt-hours of energy across the state. MidAmerican Energy’s previous one-day wind generation record, set in January, was 106,000 MWh...

Owners Lindsey and Jake Jochim of Nebraska City, Neb., cut the ribbon on their newest Scooter’s Coffee franchise next to Fareway on Friday. The Jochims own several other franchises of the Midwest-based coffee chain in Iowa and Nebraska. Celebrations for Grand Opening Day gave away 50 gift cards, tumblers and t-shirts at the drive-through only location. ...

The Surf Zombies will make a rare northwest Iowa appearance at Byrons in Pomeroy, June 23. Showtime is 5 p.m. The Zombies are an original, instrumental, reverb-soaked surf rock band based in Cedar Rapids, with five albums to their credit since 2006...

The 2019/20 lineup has been announced for the Rosemary Clausen Center at Holstein. Things kick off with the Celtic Angels, along with the Celtic Night Dancers and The Trinity Band of Dublin, Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The performers from Ireland will open the 10th Anniversary season in style. ...

THE OLDEST FARMER’S SOCIAL CLUB IN IOWA (IN THE U.S.A?) The Hayes Township Farmers Club of Buena Vista County 137 Years Old and Counting!

It’s time to lighten up and edit, says home interior design expert Kathy Sorbe, owner of Elements by K Sorbe. As the grass approaches its first mowing and the trees blossom, so should the inside of your home. Start by lightening up with colors and tones, considering fabrics like linen and cotton as you choose your pillows and blankets to layer your rooms...

In honor of National Older Americans Month, Mayor Mike Porsch signed a proclamation with Stacia Timmer, director of operations at Elderbridge recognizing the importance and community contributions of “older Americans,” defined formally as those age 60 and older. ...

Warmer weather is finally here. Along with the warmer weather comes the threat of severe summer storms, which includes the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes. Now is good time to review the family’s action plan for when severe weather happens, and to understand when the outdoor warning sirens in Buena Vista County may be sounded...

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Synergy Gallery in Storm Lake is hosting an open house event on Saturday, May 18th. The birds and feathers of world class raptor carver, Jennifer Felton of Storm Lake, will be featured. Jennifer's bird carvings will be on exhibit at Synergy Gallery through May 25th...

Friends and family members were concerned about Kolton Dicus when he disappeared on foot from Milford more than two weeks ago. Their worst fears were realized on Saturday. Milford Police and the family confirmed Kolton was located by a private investigator and York, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois K9 who specializes in missing persons searches. Memorial services for Kolton are still pending in Sioux City...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ spring fish spawning season is over and Iowa’s two walleye hatcheries are filled to capacity. Netting crews collected enough walleye to produce 1,082 quarts of walleye eggs at the Spirit Lake hatchery and 963 quarts at the Rathbun hatchery...

The City of Storm Lake is working to fix the Storm Lake Marina’s docks in time for the busy season this summer. A flurry of complaints came in late this spring sending city administrators scrambling to find contractors to fix numerous issues before warm weather welcomes boaters and recreational users...

An 11-year-old Lakeside boy was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly posting a threat on social media that he was planning a shooting at Storm Lake Middle School Wednesday. Police fielded a report around 10 p.m., after the child, a SLMS student, had posted a message on Snapchat. Half an hour later, officers took the boy into custody at his residence. They conducted a consent search of the house but did not locate any weapons...

An experienced teacher, instructional coach and grade level coordinator will serve as the next leader of Storm Lake High School, starting in the 2019-20 school year. After a comprehensive application and interview process, the Storm Lake Community School District selected Seith Monahan for the key role. Monahan is currently the Multi-Tiered System of Support Coordinator at Abraham Lincoln High School in Des Moines...

With Habitat for Humanity’s “Shingle Act of Kindness” campaign coming to a completion, the organization now looks to the future. While spreading awareness and garnering support was the goal, Habitat for Humanity hopes that people will continuously give back and volunteer. The orgnization has continued to provide families with more improved housing opportunities over the years, and one such story shows the importance of what a shingle act of kindness can mean...

By DANA LARSEN Pilot-Tribune Editor A “one-stop shop” for mental health care is being envisioned by the Rolling Hills Community Service Region, which provides mental health services to low-income and disabled residents of Buena Vista County and other area counties...

By DANA LARSEN Pilot-Tribune Editor As the end of the fiscal year approaches, the Storm Lake City Council has passed a budget amendment to reflect more savings than was originally expected, for a surplus of about $80,000 - mostly due to refinancing in King’s Pointe and Bargloff Addition debt refinancing. ...

A new church plant started to sprout on Cinco de Mayo, a fitting day for a kick-off community event given the unique multicultural focus the church plans to incorporate. Ricky Sanchez, pastor of the new Solid Rock Ministries (Iglesia Roca Fuerte), purchased a home on 211 E 13th Street and the 3.8 acres behind it to bring in a new type of church focused on the unique needs of Storm Lake’s diverse population...

LE MARS - The Ridge View boys took fifth place on Tuesday night at the Western Valley Conference tournament. Westwood won with a team score of 329. Ridge View shot a 382. Aiden Martin led the Raptors with a score of 90. Caleb Kistenmacher turned in a 93, Zach Wood 98, Brady Clausen 101, Jared Vohs 102 and Brecken Conover 112...

LE MARS - The Ridge View girls competed at the Western Valley Conference meet on Tuesday night, only sending two golfers to play. “Kennedy (Mason) had an unfavorable start but did an outstanding job of recovering to complete a nice round,” RV Coach Brian Bode said. “Viv (Leonard) played a very consistent 18 holes carding a 49 on the front and a 50 the back 9.”...

STORM LAKE - The Storm Lake boys golfers got one last meet in on Tuesday night before sectional play begins. The green and white were unable to best the Spencer Tigers, falling 153-172. “We are continuing to show great progress. Ben (Raveling) had a great round going except for one hole but he is playing really well,” SL Coach Andrew Zinn said...

There will be a new coach in the dugout this season for the St. Mary’s Panthers softball team. New, and first time, head coach Shane Schreck will bring his knowledge and leadership from other aspects of his life and translate those to the softball field...