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A Storm Lake United ribbon cutting was held September 15 at Heartland Counseling Services is located at 813 Flindt Drive in Storm Lake (inside the Century 21 building across from the Dairy Queen). Heartland Counseling Service offers mental health counseling services to individuals 10 years and older. ...

The State of Iowa has awarded $1 million in Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program (WHTIP) benefits to the Sunrise Point project in Storm Lake. Kading Properties is building a 170-unit for-lease townhome community on East Milwaukee Avenue. WHTIP benefits provide incentives to development housing across Iowa. ...

Many Americans rejoiced when the CDC announced that, for the fully vaccinated, face masks could be discarded. While a majority felt elated at this news, for others, masks have worked as a protection not only from a deadly airborne disease, but also from the unwanted attention of strangers. Indeed, many women have reported that they will continue to wear face masks when out in public, happy with the anonymity they provide...

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) is excited to announce the nomination period for the eleventh annual Business Recognition Luncheon to be held Friday, November 5th. This ceremony thanks the businesses and individuals in our region for stimulating the region through job creation, investment and fostering quality of life throughout Corridor communities...

Fresh food fans have a few more chances to shop the Storm Lake Farmer’s Market, which continues into early October - the best of summer and fall all in one market. The market is open Saturday mornings and Thursday afternoons, in parking lot C downtown, across from Valentina’s Market on Erie Street. This week, the market had many of favorite summer and fall homegrown produce choices like pumpkins, okra, peppers and squash, homemade baked goods, farm fresh eggs, local honey and more...

Mediacom Communications announced this week that its advanced fiber optic network was recently extended to serve three underserved Iowa communities. As a result, residents and businesses in Cushing (Woodbury County), Meservey (Cerro Gordo County) and Schaller (Sac County) now have access to Mediacom’s high-speed Xtream 1 Gig internet...

One year ago, a derecho – a massive storm with hurricane-like winds – left a trail of destruction across Iowa and Illinois. With more than 290,000 customers without power at its peak, MidAmerican Energy crews acted immediately to respond to emergencies, assess damage, repair the foundations of its systems and restore electric and gas service to each and every customer – mostly within several days...

To help ensure safe and reliable electric service for its customers, MidAmerican Energy will inspect more than 1,400 miles of transmission lines from a helicopter throughout much of September. Twice a year, MidAmerican inspects these high-voltage overhead lines and rights-of-way to verify the lines and components do not show signs of damage, and to identify areas where vegetation may threaten system reliability...

To recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by direct support professionals to the lives of people with disabilities, Hope Haven is supporting Direct Support Professional Recognition (DSP) Week, September 12 to 18. Hope Haven employs nearly 400 DSPs to serve individuals in Iowa and Minnesota including Faith,Hope & Charity home in Storm Lake, and recently announced an increase in the DSP base wage to $15/hour ($17/hour for weekend shifts)...

Well-known blogger, speaker and social influencer The Iowa Gallivant (Iowa City’s Jay Goodvin) recently paid a visit to Storm Lake for a lengthy online review. Goodvin is in the midst of a 34-county beef-focused gallivant across northwest Iowa, or as he refers to it, “The T-Bone Tour.”...

Miller leads beef and pork business unit

Agricultural interests that dominate Gov. Kim Reynolds’ new carbon-sequestration task force made it clear Friday they want to make money for farmers while addressing one of the biggest environmental threats worldwide. At an inaugural meeting held at the State Fairgrounds, task force members spoke of carbon trading, cover crops, and other ways they can help reduce carbon emissions that are at the center of climate change...

A one-hour customer service workshop for managers and front-line employees of businesses will be presented in Sac City on October 5. The workshop will focus on best practices in attracting and retaining customers. The program was developed by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Economic Development staff at the request of Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa’s three tourism regions...

Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hy-Vee grocery store. The Friends of the Storm Lake Public Library has been selected by local store leadership as the benefiting non-profit for the month of September...

Clay County Fairgoers have a new event to check out at this year’s Clay County Fair. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Northwest Iowa Manufacturing Sector have teamed up to host a Manufacturing Expo for 5th through 12th graders. The free event will be held Friday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 4-H Auditorium on the Clay County Fairgrounds...

The Clay County Regional Events Center recently hosted the Iowa Technology Roadshow, featuring technology industry experts who provided mini lectures on relevant technology topics and conducted a Q&A for attendees after the panel. The Technology Association of Iowa brought the IT Roadshow and its four panelists to five cities in Iowa, with Spencer being the third stop. The event also took place in Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Waverly and Decorah...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Julie Kenney and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon are scheduled to recognize 89 farm families for their environmental stewardship during the Iowa State Fair...

A portion of Storm Lake’s Railroad Street was closed off last week to allow for a thundering Ford Motorcraft NASCAR racer to be displayed at Iowa Auto Supply. After backing cautiously from the trailer, the crew did a modest burnout to entertain the onlookers. / Pilot photos by Dana Larsen...

Vision Care Associates P.C. invites you to register for their first annual Bike4Sight event on Saturday, August 14. The ride will start at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Participants may choose the option of an 18 or 24 mile ride beginning at Chautauqua Park in Storm Lake. Helmets are required...

Iowa manufacturers continue to hold a positive outlook on the state’s economy and expect increased sales in the third quarter, according to results of the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Quarterly Business Survey. “The optimism that Iowa manufacturers have is encouraging news for all Iowans,” ABI President Mike Ralston said. “These latest results and the anticipation of continued growth show our economy is moving in the right direction.”...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Annual Farmland Leasing Meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at 11 different locations throughout early August. Each workshop will focus on current farmland value and lease rate trends, methods for determining fair ag rents for 2022 and farmland lease communication and legalities, including how to write and terminate a lease...