Stories from Friday, September 28, 2018

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation earlier this month unveiled the organization’s annual report for fiscal 2018, which concluded June 30. Corridor activities are evaluated based on a three-part economic development strategy laid out by member-investors. ...

Storm Lake United, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, and Storm Lake Retail in Action are pleased to announce Sassy Saturday in Storm Lake will be back this year on September 29th. There are a total of 25 locations participating this Saturday. A wide variety of demonstrations, sales, and activities are available for shoppers who purchase the Sassy Saturday P.I.N.K. ...

It’s going to be another busy Homecoming weekend at Buena Vista University, so mark your calendars and head back to campus October 5-7 and join in the fun! Many new and exciting events have been added to the schedule for 2018. Start the weekend off on Friday with the annual Homecoming Golf Outing at noon and in the evening, the Johnny Holm Band will be back on campus playing in the newly redesigned Siebens Forum. End your evening at the “Buena-Breakfast” taking place from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m...

The annual fall garage and book sale of the Buena Vista County Historical Society will be held October 4th, 5th and 6th. Your unwanted items are now being accepted. Items can be left at the Museum at 214 West 5th Street in Storm Lake Tuesday through Friday between noon and 4 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. ...

Byron’s in Pomeroy will present a special Halloween Bash concert with Iowa City-based band Winterland, Saturday, October 27. Showtime is 9 p.m. “We are always overjoyed to come back to our little home away from home in northwest Iowa. Byron’s is a shrine to all things Grateful Dead, and a haven for touring musicians from all over the country. We are honored to be a part of the Byron’s family. Let’s bring in this pagan holiday with some raw psychedelic rock,” the band posted on social media...

Walk the haunted levels of the historic Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City this Halloween season. The second annual Haunted Orpheum Theatre - “The Greatest Scare on Earth” - will be open Friday, October 26 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday the 27th 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-1 a.m., and Sunday the 28th, 2-7 p.m...

In “The Old Man and the Gun,” the elderly bank robber Forrest Tucker, played by Robert Redford, walks up to a bank teller, smiles, says a few words in a kindly manner, and collects a heap of money. Later when the teller is interviewed by the police, she’ll sound a little bewildered describing the encounter. ...

Storm Lake High School will be celebrating Homecoming October 1-5 with the theme “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” A kickoff assembly will be held today at 3 p.m. with a fashion show and announcement of the homecoming court. Monday will be “Mathlete vs. Athlete Day,” Tuesday will be “Greece vs, Greaser Day” with the vote for king and queen, Wednesday is “Movie Day” with Coronation at 7 p.m. ...

United Community Health Center Inc. is using a new $150,000 grant to buy equipment for an expanded medical clinic in the community of Storm Lake. The facility will include expanded behavioral health services, including diagnosis and treatment of substance misuse, including opioids. This project will provide improved service to about 10,600 residents...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Buena Vista County partnered with third grade classrooms in Buena Vista County to provide exposure and education about various safety issues on Thursday, September 20th at the Allee Research Farm near Newell. A day-long event called “Safety Day” allowed over 120 students the opportunity to learn from experts and engage in hands-on safety education sessions reported Nichol Kleespies, 4-H Youth Outreach Educator...

An oldie but goodie is making a comeback this year. Radio Daze, last produced in 2004, is sure to awe audiences attending in any form—in person, on livestream, radio or television. “Now it’s 2018—14 years later—that doesn’t seem possible,” said Bethany Larson, theater professor at Buena Vista University, referring to the last time BVU produced Radio Daze...

An Albert City farmer recently decided to take the “barn quilts” trend to a new level that you might say, is out of this world. Tom Wessman says the traditional barn quilt that had been put up on his classic early 1900s red barn was becoming faded with time...

On Monday, September 10, Ann Trimble-Ray from the Four-Lane Highway 20 Association gave an update on the completion of Four-Lane Highway 20 across Iowa from Dubuque to Sioux City. The ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the project is set for October 19 at 3:00 pm at Holstein, Iowa. This will mark the completion of 333 miles from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River...

After taking three years off, the Storm Lake United Methodist Church will once again host the popular ‘Come and See My China - Rewind Luncheon’ on September 29th at the church Family Life Center. Stella Daskalakis, co-anchor of KTIV Channel 4 News at 6 and 10, will be the featured speaker. ...

The family of Rob Carstens gathered as a San Damiano cross was blessed and dedicated in his name in the gym lobby at Storm Lake St. Mary’s School recently. Rob was an avid volunteer for the St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters and the family contributed memorial funds for the cross and for the new bleachers recently installed in the school gym...

The Storm Lake Zone LWML Fall Rally will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 402 Lake Ave., on Monday, October 1, hosted by the women of the church.  Theme for the event is “Called for a Purpose.”  Featured speaker is Peggy Wunschel of Ida Grove whose message will illuminate the theme. ...

For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from October 7 through 13. This year’s theme, Inspire Kids to Do, is a campaign to give kids more opportunities to do, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and their future career...

As a means of encouraging voter registration and voter participation in our state, the Pilot-Tribune is publishing a form readers can use to register to vote. This service coincides with National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan initiative aimed at encouraging civic participation...

On the afternoon of Monday, September 24 at approximately 1:39 p.m., the Storm Lake Fire Department responded to St. Anne’s Convent located at 319 Cayuga Street in reference to an automated fire alarm. Upon arrival of fire fighters it was determined that construction dust had activated the alarm system...

Area residents are invited to share personal experiences on children’s mental health services at a listening post set for 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Prairie Lakes AEA office in Pocahontas, 500 NE 6th St. Listening posts are being hosted by at locations across Iowa on behalf of the Children’s System State Board established by Gov. ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new partnership between the Iowa Department of Transportation and participating Iowa schools to help parents “Skip the Trip.” For many Iowa students, turning 14 years old means taking a trip to the Iowa DOT or local county treasurer’s office to take the knowledge test required to get a driver’s instruction permit. ...

The Triple Bypass Challenge has been a Clay County Fair tradition at the Spencer Jaycees’ fair stand for longer than most of the current members have been a part of the organization, but changes to when and how the challenge was conducted almost tripled participation this year. Among the new participants, Jaycees member Hanna Russmann became the only female competitor to complete the challenge this year and one of the few woman competitors to finish it ever...

The Iowa Supreme Court set a date and location to hear oral arguments as they decide if a northwest Iowa murder case should return to district court. The high court on Sept. 19 announced plans to hear the State vs. Lee Christensen case from Emmet County at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak...

The Storm Lake Police Department recently issued a reminder for motorists to be wary of deer movement into the fall season. In a recent study Iowa ranks 4th in the nation for deer collisions. “If you see deer crossing signs or know the area to have deer, pay close attention to the road. Give yourself time to slow down if you see something,” police advise, “Do not swerve. Swerving often leads to hitting a fixed object, especially a tree or pole...

Hearing no objections during a well-attended public hearing from landowners on Tuesday, the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors approved improvements that will increase the capacity of drainage tiles at landowners’ costs and install a wetland. The improvements, proposed by the the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) as part of its wetland installation for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), will effectively reduce nitrates in run-off while increasing run-off drainage capacity.. ...

Two hundred runners and walkers took part in the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s AWARE 5K Sept. 22, including 33 participants in the Children’s Fun Run. Well-wishers urged the participants on, including some of the facility’s cancer survivors. Proceeds from the annual event help local cancer patients with uninsured expenses...

Tyson Foods, the largest U.S. meat producer and Storm Lake’s largest employer, will have a new boss. Shortly after president and CEO Tom Hayes unexpectedly announced that he will step down at the end of September for “personal reasons,” Tyson’s board of directors has chosen a replacement...

Trick-or-treaters in Fonda are getting an upgrade this year. Kids may have to say goodbye to the traditional tricks, but will see many more treats this Halloween as Fonda officially replaces traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating with a new and improved “trunk-or-treat.”...

Long before the event begins, the line of people snakes around the building and out the front door. People wait patiently for the beans, peanut butter, macaroni, bags of potatoes that will help get them through the month. The Hy-Noon Kiwanis food distributions every other month have stubbornly endured. ...

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Ida County Pheasants Forever donated $5000 to the Ridge View Archery Program following their banquet in March. Board member Rusty Sadler shared that, “Ida County Pheasants Forever is excited to help support the growth of the Ridge View archery program. One of the challenges of today’s sportsman is introducing our young people to healthy, fun, outdoor associated activities. The Ridge View archery program is doing a great job of addressing that challenge.”...

The Buena Vista University football team are still attempting to find their footing coming off of their third straight loss of the season, a 35-14 setback against Coe to fall to 1-3, 0-2. The Beavers were in the game and driving early in the fourth quarter, looking to tie the game, but a back breaking interception shifted momentum back to the Kohawks to seal the loss. However, BVU Head Coach Grant Mollring saw some positives last week...

DENISON - The Storm Lake boys were able to grab a fourth place finish on Tuesday night at the Monarch Cross Country Invitational as the green and white girls were unable to field enough for a team. The Ridge View girls took seventh as their boys did not have enough to field a scoring team...

Storm Lake bit by the Tigers STORM LAKE - The Tornado volleyball team gave Spencer all they could handle for three sets on Tuesday night and suffered a three set setback to drop their 15th match of the season. The set scores were 25-27, 18-25 and 22-25...