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Johnson in Shiny Top concert (Entertainment ~ 01/29/21)
Emilee Johnson, young singer/songwriter from Eagle Grove, returns for her second show at Shiny Top Brewing in Fort Dodge, Thursday, March 25. Showtime is 7 p.m. Admission for the two-hour show is free. Emily grew up in a musical family, and most recently performed alongside sister Alyssa with the Fort Dodge-based Salty View band... -
Fishheads in 2 Winter Games shows (Entertainment ~ 01/29/21)
The Fishheads, popular midwest party band from Omaha, will be among the acts closing out the University of Okoboji Winter Games this weekend. The Fishheads will be live at The Gardens at Arnolds Park Saturday, Jan. 30, starting at 9 p.m., and they will return for a Sunday matinee show on the 31st, 2-6 p.m... -
Online history presentation explores Buxton (Entertainment ~ 01/29/21)
The African American Museum of Iowa presents ‘The Wonders of Buxton, Iowa,’ via Zoom, Tuesday, Feb 2, starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Iowa City’s Office of Equity and Human Rights has partnered with the African American Museum of Iowa to host a free virtual presentation on the history of Buxton, Iowa, an early 20th century town where African Americans were welcomed with little racism and discrimination... -
‘Our Friend’ is an opportunity for a good cry — if wanted (Entertainment ~ 01/29/21)
If his new movie, “ Our Friend, ” makes audiences cry, Jason Segel can sympathize. He recalls being on an airplane and watching a movie that made him break down so uncontrollably that it got the attention of a woman seated next to him. “I was weeping, full-on weeping, crying so hard, and this woman couldn’t resist trying to find out what I was crying at. ... -
Three arrested in burglary case
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Storm Lake Police were called to an apartment in the 1500 block of Seneca Street early Sunday morning on a report of a burglary. Officers were told that several subjects had confronted the reporting party earlier and had fled before officers were called...
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Public Health begins a vaccination list
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Buena Vista County Public Health is not scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations at this time, however if you would like to put your name on a list, and do not use a doctor at one of the Unity Point Clinics or United Community Health Center in Storm Lake, you may contact Public Health at 712-749-2548. If you use a doctor at a Unity Point Clinic or United Community Health Center you do not need to call, as they will be contacting their patients 65 years and older...
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Schools foundation fundraiser Trivia Night goes virtual
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
The annual Storm Lake School District Foundation fundraiser Trivia Night will be held virtually in 2021. The event will be Saturday, February 6. There will be an online presentation, a mobile trivia app and an online auction. Information will be emailed to registered teams and individuals ahead of event...
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Feenstra gains back Ag Committee seat
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) has achieved one of his original goals in office, selected to serve on the House Agriculture Committee - the seat earlier stripped from Rep. Steve King. “I promised 4th District Iowans that I would deliver a seat on the House Agriculture Committee, and today, I am thrilled to announce I have been selected to serve on this important committee,” Feenstra said Monday. ...
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St. Mary’s speech students on to State (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Three of the four St. Mary’s events competing in Large Group Speech Saturday are advancing to State. They include: Choral Reading - Tall Tales , Short Film- The Heist, and Radio News - BBLE. Large Group Speech participants include (front) Lane Carlson, Elly Richardson, Ellie Bacon, Emily Nothwehr, Jenna Merten, Bethany Pariseau, Lydia Whitmore, Autumn Wunschel, Erika Peterson and (back) Bennett Smith, Mason Laven, Logan Merten, John Ching, Crystal Sennert, Danika Demers, Avery Fetrow, Owen Keenan, John Heitman, Toby Jones.. ... -
Spenser Fast has been named to Upper Iowa University’s fall 2020 dean’s list
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student. Among those named to the Dean’s List was Spenser Fast, a Business Admin major from Storm Lake...
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Locals make Dean’s list at Northwestern
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Local Northwestern College students have earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. Included are: • Makayla Bjork, a senior in exercise science from Albert City • Alyssa Feeley, freshman in elementary education from Albert City...
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State auditor to review strike team deployments after report of link to political donor
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
State Auditor Rob Sand today confirmed that the State Auditor’s Office will review Iowa State government’s deployment of COVID-19 testing “strike teams.” Reports show public record emails in which a metal-working manufacturer owned by major donors to Governor Reynolds received a strike team deployment upon a personal request made to her office, while the same county’s public health department saw its requests for locations with higher needs ignored...
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Beavers and the dams they build can improve water quality (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Depending on your perspective, beavers and the dams they build can be an intriguing phenomenon that creates wetland habitat, or a nuisance that leads to unwanted flooding and property damage. A bit of a trouble maker, beavers do help improve ecosystems and they potentially play a key role in water quality improvement... -
Alta-Aurelia‘s January students of the month (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Senior Teagan Meyer, junior Marlene Valdovinos, sophomore Melissa Kestel and freshman Dani Sliefert. -
Ronald Berg September 20, 1943 - January 22, 2021 (Obituary ~ 01/29/21)
Ronald Clair Berg, age 77, died 1/22/21 after a post-surgery infection. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Ronald was born on Sept. 20th, 1943, to the late Donald and Kathryn (Ries) Berg in Storm Lake, Iowa. ... -
SOS updates open hours
(Business ~ 01/29/21)
SOS of Storm Lake has recently updated their store hours. They will now be open during the day on Mondays and Wednesdays. Their updated hours are as follows: Monday 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesday 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday 5 - 7 p.m. Friday 12 - 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m...
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Sunrise Campground Opens Online Reservations for 2021 Season (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
The online reservation system for the Sunrise Campgrounds will open up on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 8:00 AM. Reservations must be made online. Campers can start to book their stays for the 2021 season online at www.sunrisecampgrounds.com including stays for the three biggest camping weekends of the year: Memorial Day May 28th – 31st, July 2nd – 5th, Labor Day September 3rd – 6th... -
Commercial ag weed, insect, plant disease course set for February 10
(Business ~ 01/29/21)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County will host a Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa...
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Arnold Motor Supply names Johnson president, managing partner (Business ~ 01/29/21)
Eric M. Johnson has been promoted to managing partner and president of The Merrill Company and Arnold Motor Supply, a Midwest-based Automotive parts chain, following the retirement of former managing partner Dennis Spooner at the end of 2020. Moving forward, Johnson is excited about the future of Arnold Motor Supply... -
Ernst argues Trump impeachment trial is unconstitutional
(State News ~ 01/29/21)
Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she believes it’s unconstitutional to try a president for articles of impeachment after he leaves office. Ernst, a loyal supporter of President Donald Trump while he was in office, is one of several Republican senators to question the impeachment proceedings, casting doubt on whether Democrats can get the needed Republican votes to convict Trump...
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County attorney credits police detective, Borth in appeals case win
(State News ~ 01/29/21)
After Thursday’s affirmation by the Iowa Court of Appeals of Clay County District Court Judge Charle’s Borth ruling in the case of Fabian Ivan Garcia, convicted second-degree sexual abuse, lascivious acts with a child and incest, Clay County Attorney Travis Johnson weighed in on the local case ruling...
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Balanced budget amendment faces teetering support (State News ~ 01/29/21)
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday acknowledged that his reintroduced proposal for a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget faces teetering political support. Grassley, R-Iowa, joined Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, this week to reintroduce the amendment... -
Drishti School of Dance keeps kids dancing through trying times (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
The development of confidence, teamwork, hard work, self-discipline, physical exercise and overcoming fears are not only hallmarks of sports, but are essential elements in the art of dance as well. These life skills are consistently taught by Christina Allen, owner of Drishti School of Dance and Fitness in Alta... -
SL man arrested after punching, biting officers
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Two Storm Lake Police officers suffered injuries while responding to a man threatening to harm himself Monday morning. Officers were called to a residence in the 700 block of Walnut Street, where they located that adult male, Francisco Javier Gonzalez Duarte of Storm Lake, inside the home...
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Area COVID numbers begin to decline - but why?
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise locally, but at a much slower rate than previous months. As of Thursday, there had been 37 new cases confirmed in Buena Vista County in the previous week, 80 in the previous two weeks. In the surrounding counties, Clay has the highest number of recent new cases, with 45 in the past week...
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Strategic Partnership links BVU, Ottumwa
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Buena Vista University’s Strategic Partnership with the Ottumwa Community School District is the first of its kind linking BVU and a local school district. BVU Strategic Partnerships are aimed at growing organizations while benefiting their employees, allowing employees, spouses, and dependents of partner organizations to take BVU classes at a discount. ...
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Lawmakers puzzle over daylight saving (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
A Senate subcommittee advanced a proposal Wednesday that could, with the cooperation of neighboring states, make daylight saving time last all year. Like most states, Iowa currently switches between Central Standard Time, which takes place from November until March, and daylight saving time for the rest of the year... -
THE WATCHER (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
A Barred Owl spotted along the north river road between Peterson and Linn Grove, out for an early evening hunt. Mainly nocturnal, this owl feeds mainly on mice but will also take small mammals, birds, frogs and snakes in season. Smaller than a Great Horned Owl and larger than a Screech Owl, it is the only owl with dark brown eyes. Its call sounds like who cooks for you, who cooks for you?... -
Court deals another blow to Dakota Access pipeline, fueling shutdown fight (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
In a ruling issued this week by the US Court of Appeals, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe won a partial victory after a long court battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The Court required the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which has significant ramifications for the future of the pipeline. However, the Court declined to shut down the pipeline while that EIS is in progress, making the ruling a partial victory for the Tribe and its allies... -
BV Jobless rate better than before pandemic (Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Buena Vista County’s employment picture is emerging from the pandemic stronger than it went in. Numbers just released for last month show the jobless rate for the county at 2.3 percent, down from 2.5 percent in November - and well below the 3.1 percent Iowa statewide rate and the 6.7 percent U.S. rate... -
Farm bill educational meetings for ag producers
(Local News ~ 01/29/21)
Iowa producers have until March 15, 2021 to make their annual election for Price Loss Coverage or Agriculture Risk Coverage (at the individual or county levels) under the 2018 Farm Bill. This annual decision impacts the 2021 crop year, consistent with the 2018 Farm Bill. Similar annual decisions, for the 2022 and 2023 crops, will coincide with the final two years of the bill...
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