Stories from Monday, December 2, 2019

Neil Anders, “the one man band,” will be performing at the Miracle on Lake Avenue After Glow Party, Thursday, December 5 in Storm Lake. Anders, from Odebolt, plays a variety of cover music from the past and today. The multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/songwriter/producer has played extensively with various bands for the last 10+, Neil has become a staple of the northwest Iowa music scene. ...

Arnold Park Amusement Park is hosting a Gift a Smile Party Tuesday in the Majestic Pavilion from 5-7 p.m. There will be live music by Boon & Lambert. The Okoboji duo of Gary Lambert and David Boon cover songs “from the best time of your life.” Free appetizers, and a cash bar are planned...

Picture this: A princess is in distress. It looks bad. Her dashing young man rides up in the nick of time and says, “Here I am to save you, my dear!” Actually, he doesn’t. He just says, “I’m here. Whaddya need?” She has a plan, and off they go. This little exchange between Kristoff and Anna may not be the showiest in “Frozen 2,” the long-awaited sequel to that little 2013 Disney movie that won two Oscars, broke box office records and caused countless young girls (and boys) to find their inner belting voice.. ...

The emergence of the Cherokee School District’s hurried elementary school (PK-4) project now under way pushed to the back burner other significant facility needs totaling more than $1 million which are now part of the District’s proposed FY 2020 Feasibility Study...

More than 85 percent of the city of Des Moines’ workforce is white, according to a recent public information request. Des Moines resident Joe Henry requested the information after he noticed in his role as a member of the city’s Civil Service Commission that few minority candidates were interviewed and hired. In response to his request, the city’s data shows the following:...

Storm Lake Community Chest held their annual Storm Lake United Coffee Wednesday at King’s Pointe where they distributed around $35,000 to 28 different local organizations, including Nicole Kleespies representing Iowa State University Extension, accepting funds for the Storm Lake High School 4H program. ...

Silage avalanches happen regularly, but some simple safety practices can keep you out of harm’s way. Keith Bolsen, Professor Emeritus, Kansas State University, can’t say enough about the importance of avoiding a silage avalanche. After years of working with U.S. ...

Thanks to the generous donors to the Buena Vista Healthcare Foundation, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center now provides AccuVein. The small, lightweight, hands free digital technology displays a map of your veins on the surface of your skin in real time. ...

The Storm Lake Board of Education was forced to temporarily suspend its own policy on class size during its most recent meeting as crowding continues to be an issue. The policy specifies that class size should not exceed 25 students, but some classes now have 26 or 27...

The Women in Denim Conference is back again celebrating its 16th conference in Storm Lake on Jan. 24-25. Women involved in agriculture will find sessions to sharpen their skills in decision making, leadership and finances. There are workshops that also support and acknowledge the importance of family, community, leisure time and overall wellness. This year topics related to gardening, nutrition, home improvement, cooking, communication and personal growth are part of the agenda...

By DANA LARSEN Pilot-Tribune Editor The Building Community Child Care Solutions Committee has completed an online survey on child care in Storm Lake. The survey began in October and closed on November 15. The committee now hopes to create a 10 to 15 minute presentation of the results to share with various entities...

One of the favorite holiday traditions in Storm Lake is the community Thanksgiving meal at Lake Avenue Lounge. A happy, festive crowd enjoyed the gathering Thursday. Cindy Bosley and her crew of volunteers made this event possible for the eighth year...

During a visit to Buena Vista University in mid-November, Jana (Timmerman) Morrissey literally steps up her game. “Turn here, then lift, step through and lift again,” Morrissey says during one of two workouts with the BVU dance team, a unit she served as co-captain for two years as an undergraduate...

The Witter Gallery has two walls of colorful wreaths displayed this season, as a silent auction fundraiser for the art gallery’s programs. Stop by to bid on your favorite, with the final opportunity for bidding on December 3, the day of the annual Wassail Party, with A Touch of Broadway performing “Aspects of Love: She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not,” 7 p.m. Tickets are not needed for the show, but a freewill donation will be taken at the door...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig comments on the Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Soybean harvest is officially complete but farmers are still working on getting corn out of the fields,” said Secretary Naig. “With snow in the forecast, farmers are pushing hard to wrap up harvest this week.”...

On Saturday, November 23rd, four students from St. Mary’s School in Storm Lake volunteered at Freedom Quilts to help make quilts for families who are mourning the loss of a loved one in the U.S. military. The students worked alongside other volunteers from the organization throughout the day. ...

A northwest Iowa man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting that his scheme caused about 30 people to lose more than $550,000. Authorities say 61-year-old Lon Friedrichsen entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. His sentencing has not been scheduled...

Even as spring construction nears on a new Storm Lake school building, the plans continue to evolve. The identity of the building has been changed to “Early Elementary School” from “Early Childhood Center,” the school board was told at its meeting last week...

Chris Cole has been appointed as the next Storm Lake Chief of Police, effective February 1, 2020. Cole is a 25-year veteran of the force, currently serving as assistant chief. City Manager Keri Navratil announced the appointment Tuesday evening. “As a dedicated member of the Storm Lake Police Department for 25 years, the City is confident of a bright future under Chief Cole’s leadership,” Navratil said. ...

NEVADA - A jury trial is expected to continue today for a Fort Dodge man accused of murdering a former Storm Lake resident and his brother. Both prosecution and defense are expected to make their final statements. Tanner King, 29, faces two first-degree murder charges in the shooting deaths of brothers El Dominic and Marion Rhodes in a Fort Dodge alleyway on the night of October 22, 2018...

A Storm Lake man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing his stepdaughter. On November 20, Storm Lake Police Department took a report of past alleged child sexual abuse. Police conducted an investigation and allege that Nee Htoo, age 31 of Storm Lake, assaulted the girl on multiple occasions in 2016 and 2017 when the victim was 6 years old...

“The less we’re talking about him, and the more we’re talking about you, the more we win,” Democrat Iowa frontrunner Pete Buttigieg said of President Donald Trump during a campaign appearance Tuesday at Buena Vista University. He didn’t shy away from throwing the Trump card, however...