Stories from Wednesday, October 17, 2018

On the morning of Friday, October 12, at approximately 9:03 a.m. the Storm Lake Fire Department responded to the Antojtos Cristy Business located at 712 Cayuga Street in reference to a reported grease fire on a stove top. Upon arrival of fire fighters they determined that Storm Lake Police Officers arrived on scene first and extinguished the fire on the stove top with hand held extinguishers...

MASON CITY - The Buena Vista cross country team sgot back out onto the course Friday evening as it took part in the Trent Smith Invite, hosted by North Iowa Area Community College. Cameron Kaltschnee continues to run strong for the men and help lead the way for the Beavers, along with Greg Tystahl. ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Buena Vista soccer team went on the road Friday night looking to get into the win column during American Rivers Conference play, but the bid came up short, as Coe College handed the Beavers a tough 7-0 setback. Coe entered the match at 1-3 in conference play and wasted little time getting on the board first. The Kohawks took a 1-0 lead less than nine minutes into the match and went on to add two more first half goals for a 3-0 lead at the break...

The Ridge View Archery program would like to acknowledge and thank the support of Paul Larson and the Ida County Chapter of Pheasants Forever. Paul Larson was very active in many clubs and organizations. He started serving on the Pheasants Forever Board in 1995. On December 15, 2017, Paul passed away at the age of 68...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Buena Vista volleyball team picked up a four-set win over UC-Santa Cruz to begin its night at the St. Catherine Tournament before the host school rallied back to win the final two sets and take a five-set thriller over the Beavers in the nightcap...

It is time to lace up those old basketball shoes and get ready to hit the gym. Community Ed is offering a Men’s Slow Break Basketball League starting November 28. Games will be held at Storm Lake High School on Wednesday evenings. If a team interested is in playing, please call Community Education at 732-5711 to reserve a spot. The league fee is $150 if someone registers before Nov. 9 After Nov. 9, registration fees go up to $200. No registrations will be accepted after Nov. 15...

STORM LAKE - The Storm Lake girls volleyball team had a few more games to get through before their regional contest this week at Denison-Schleswig. On Saturday they hosted three other schools in a tournament and came away with a win against three losses...

Last week’s 24-22 win over Remsen St. Mary’s helped Newell-Fonda keep a number 10 ranking in the latest RPI poll for 8-Player football. This week, the Mustangs will host West Bend-Mallard in a game that, in all likelihood, is an elimination game. The Mustangs come in with a 6-2, 5-1 record while the Wolverines are 5-3, 4-2 and 20th in the RPI rankings...

The 2018 season has yielded two wins for Ridge View, a team that had playoff hopes before the first snap of the year. However, their two wins have come in the last two games to push their record to 2-5, 2-2 in Class A-District 2. “The boys have always had a positive attitude and have worked hard in practice. ...

With last week’s loss to Bishop Heelan, the Tornadoes were effectively knocked out of the playoff picture for this season. However, they do have a chance to play a spoiler at home this Friday night against Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s perfect district season. The Warriors enter this game with a 7-1, 4-0 record in 3A-District 1 while Storm Lake sits at 4-4, 1-3...

The Alta-Aurelia Warriors and Sioux Central Rebels have fought tooth and nail through the first eight weeks of the season to find themselves in this position, fighting for a playoff bid and a district championship. This week’s game, held in Aurelia, sees the 6-2, 3-1 Warriors host the 7-1, 4-0 Rebels in a Class A-District 2 clash...

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that Iowa has received federal funding to help schools prevent and respond to acts of violence. The effort also will focus on helping students who face mental health challenges. “I’m pleased this grant will help Iowa continue to improve safety and mental health outreach in our schools,” Gov. ...

Newell-Fonda FFA fruit sales will be starting October 12th and running through November 1st. The FFA decided to sell fruit through Four Seasons Fundraising this year because they have a few more options that the officer team thinks will benefit the chapter. ...

Albert City students learned how to crawl low to the ground, exit a window, and climb down a window ladder in a simulated set up recently. The students were also shown a majority of the tools and gear firemen use during a fire. Next they took the students outside and simulated a grease fire in the home. It was discussed, and shown, not only what to use to properly extinguish a grease fire, but also what NOT to use - such as water...

Gloa Mae Freese, age 66 of Early, passed away on Thursday, October 11, at Unity Point Health Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Gloa was born on May 7, 1952 to parents Virgil and Eula Mae (Crampton) Freese in Carroll, IA. She grew up in Early, IA and was baptized at the Wheatland Presbyterian Church. ...

Robert Thompson, age 62, of Alta, Iowa died on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home in Alta. There are no services planned at this time.

On Monday, October 15th Mayor Mike Porsch brought information on the new garbage collection ordinance and answered numerous questions about the ordinance and the changes that are coming. He also answered questions about trees and other topics. Guests are always welcome to visit the Kiwanis club meetings on Monday noon at Lake Avenue Lounge. Call President Jon Wilcke, at (712) 365-4451 for more information...

Buena Vista University presented “Radio Daze” Thursday through Saturday. The performance featured students and staff members recreating classic radio plays like “The Shadow,” “Buck Rogers,” “Baby Snooks” and others presented live on stage with live sound effects. Above, Diane Nusbaum performs a solo song in jazzy, vintage style. Below, Dernisha Hoover, Christina Spillman, Ryan Harder and Tara Smith voice a classic drama...

The Storm Lake Public Library will host an Adult Coloring Night on Thursday, October 18th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.. Coloring pages, pencils, and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library organization. All adults are welcome to come and enjoy a fun and creative evening...

Join the Witter Gallery and the Public Library for a morning of Halloween Fun on October 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be many different types of crafts to partake in! Paint a pumpkin. Create a treat bag before you go trick-or-treating at Chills and Thrills. ...

Milford Pioneer Theater celebrates Halloween with a special showing of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Showtimes will be Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 at 9:30 p.m. and midnight. All seating will be luxury recliners. Advance tickets are on sale now...

Screwie Louie’s in Newell will host a Halloween Costume Party and Bash, Saturday, October 27. Prizes will be awarded for different costume categories. CeCe Stewart Band will be performing, a new collaboration of Iowa performers from previous bands, who offer rock, blues and new county hits, with CeCe on vocals, lead guitar and keyboards; Joel Cauterucci on drums and vocals, and Bill Shannon on bass...

Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos will be performing Nov. 30 at Cherokee Golf Course. Pianopalooza features Tony Bohnenkamp and Jerry Lorenson. Showtime is 7 - 10 p.m. Tickets are available at Cherokee State Bank and Cherokee Golf Course for $10. Tickets at the door will be $15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m...

It’s hard not to go into ”A Star Is Born ” without a lot of prejudgments. Even if you haven’t seen the other three versions, the mere fact that they exist, and with such formidable talent, is enough to make anyone scoff at the fact that Hollywood keeps dusting off this well-worn story about fame and love and addiction. ...

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service recently selected eight Iowa watersheds for priority funding through the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative. Farmers in the selected watersheds may be eligible to receive special funding for conservation practices that avoid, control, and trap nutrient runoff; improve wildlife habitat; and maintain agricultural productivity. ...

The Storm Lake First Baptist Church will be hosting an alternative to trick or treating, Treat Street, on October 31. This will be an outreach to the community that provides a safe, lighted place for residents to bring children on Halloween. Instead of handing out candy from car trunks, volunteers will decorate tables and light up the driveway behind the church, passing out treats from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A warming station will also be available...

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa joined Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith of Minnesota in sending a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging them to investigate and respond to recent cases of AFM, a serious nervous system condition that causes patients’ muscles to weaken and other polio-like symptoms. ...

Come to hear about a wild adventure! The O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased to host Humanities Iowa speaker, David Thoreson, for a presentation on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at the Prairie Heritage Center. David Thoreson is a professional photographer, sailor and explorer who has logged over 70,000 ocean miles.  He has twice sailed the Arctic’s Northwest Passage.  David provides an inspiring story of adventure and an eye-witness account of the climate change impact to sensitive polar and ocean system affecting our environment worldwide – including Iowa.  David has also recently returned from the Arctic Wildlife Refuge and will regale the audience with photos and tales from that journey as well.. ...

STEM & the Arts Festival is a day-long immersion experience for students in grades 4-8 looking to STEM-ulate their future. Students will engage with Buena Vista University faculty and community experts across all STEM fields, interactive English language arts activities, and the integration of arts and science. Tracks include: environment, robotics, general STEM, art, and food. Advanced tracks will be available for 7th and 8th grade students. ...

While the officers have changed, the mission is still the same: “advocate, develop and coordinate projects and resources for the education and prevention of child abuse and neglect to assist in promoting positive and effective parenting.” After electing a new president; Shakira Meyer, and a new treasurer; Jessie Hansen, the Clay County Citizen’s Awareness Council has set an ultimate goal of preventing all child abuse and neglect in Clay County by raising public awareness through public presentations, distributing information about social service and by raising and distributing funds to “reduce the stress of families in need.”. ...

Main Street Fort Dodge is hosting its second Build a Better Block event on Wednesday, October 24 at 6 -8 p.m. at 1018 Central Avenue. At the event attendees will help transform the vacant Dodge Theatre into a pop-up museum celebrating Fort Dodge’s history in the film and production industry. ...

More than 100 Special Olympics Iowa athletes participated in a variety of fun activities with BVU coaches, staff, faculty, and students during its sixth annual Unified Sports Day. The event was held in partnership with Special Olympics Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 11 in Lamberti Recreation Center on the BVU campus...

Enrollment at both Buena Vista University and Iowa Central Community College are down this year. Total enrollment at BVU is 1,847, 733 of whom are undergraduates at the Storm Lake campus. This is down from last year’s total of 1,982. Undergraduates on campus this year are down 6.7 percent from last year’s enrollment of 786, with total enrollment this year down about 6.8 percent. Nearly half of its 2018 entering class graduated high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher...

With all residents from Methodist Manor moved over to their new, state-of-the-art facility in Storm Lake, Ready, Set, GROW! is looking forward to their expansion to Storm Lake. Asbestos removal is in progress for the A Hall of the old building, said President Emily Bodholdt. ...

A wedding party went awry in the early morning hours Sunday, resulting in the arrest of five people after two separate fight incidents at King’s Pointe Resort. Police were called to the scene shortly before 3 a.m., on a report of a fight in progress involving a number of people in the lobby and parking lot...

Lakeside City Hall has installed a long-desired new electronic message board for the community, complete with animation capabilities. Among the first messages - a reflection of last weekend’s chilly weather. The forecast for Thursday and Friday is a mild warming spree, but lows into the low 30s are ahead for the weekend...

Iowa Congressman Steve King predicts that the approval of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court will be the turning point to make abortion illegal. “As I write, Justice Brett Kavanaugh is literally taking the oath to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. ...

The Iowa Department of Education has made its new Seal of Biliteracy available to school districts, and the Storm Lake Community School District is eager to participate. Through the program, implemented in 2018, the state provides schools and districts with a platform to recognize students who are proficient in two or more languages by the time they graduate. One of those languages must be English...

After graduating at Buena Vista University in spring of 2018, Tanner Hoops managed to land a job at ESPN. Like many sports fans, Tanner has dreamed of working at one of the most popular sports networks in America, and this year he was ecstatic to announce his acceptance of the position of sports director at ESPN Radio in Marquette, Michigan...

Gasoline prices in Iowa have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86 per gallon early this week. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.88. Storm Lake prices have followed suit, sliding from $2.71 a week ago to $2.65 at many stations Tuesday...

The Ridge View Archery program would like to acknowledge and thank the support of Paul Larson and the Ida County Chapter of Pheasants Forever. Paul Larson was very active in many clubs and organizations. He started serving on the Pheasants Forever Board in 1995. On December 15, 2017, Paul passed away at the age of 68...

STORM LAKE - The Storm Lake girls volleyball team had a few more games to get through before their regional contest this week at Denison-Schleswig. On Saturday they hosted three other schools in a tournament and came away with a win against three losses...

A-A and Sioux Central battle for district title The Alta-Aurelia Warriors and Sioux Central Rebels have fought tooth and nail through the first eight weeks of the season to find themselves in this position, fighting for a playoff bid and a district championship. This week’s game, held in Aurelia, sees the 6-2, 3-1 Warriors host the 7-1, 4-0 Rebels in a Class A-District 2 clash...