Stories from Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Iowa Central Community College will “Jam the Gym” in a college visit on January 26. High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend the basketball games, will receive a free t-shirt and have the chance to win many prizes. Seniors will have a chance to win a full tuition scholarship. Register at www.iowacentral.edu now...

We are continuing work on implementing more technology in the classrooms. Teachers are finding innovative ways to engage students in lessons with technology to target specific skill building and to improve reading and math abilities within our students. ...

The public is invited to join the grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. in CRU5H Dining in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum.  Sample hors d’oeuvres, milkshakes, smoothies, and other treats and beverages from BVU’s new restaurant, CRU5H, which will be open to the public. ...

The Shirley Sorbe Memorial Scholarship is open to any high school senior residing in Buena Vista county planning to attend a vocational school, college or university. Deadline for applying for the Shirley Sorbe Memorial Scholarship is March 15, 2019. Scholarship applications have been sent to guidance counselors at all area high schools. They can also be obtained by contacting Nelda Nelson at 712-732-5545 or by emailing [email protected] and an application form will be returned via email...

Storm Lake High School students performed at the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band festival Saturday at Morningside College in Sioux City. Selected performers included (from left) Joey Chanthavisouk, Beauna Thammathai, Jessica Slight, Sandra Ramos, Skylar Cole, Santiago Moval and Sami Lalone. Auditions were held in November in Storm Lake, or by videotape...

Not only does Storm Lake High School prominently display an annual banner with signatures of its seniors stating their commitment to graduate, it has added a display of the class members’ college acceptance letters in the lobby, which should serve as an example for the underclass students. The district has a goal of all sophomores taking part in at least one college visit as they beginning planning toward their future...

There are a couple of Tom Hancock Chapmans in the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame, now. Father and son, they are the only such pairing in the Hall. Both were perhaps best known, however, as standout basketball players at the University of Iowa. The senior Chapman, inducted for 2018, is one of the finest athletes to come out of Storm Lake...

On the afternoon of Friday, January 4, at approximately 3:25 p.m. the Storm Lake Police Department responded to 1304 Park Street in reference to locating a wanted person. Upon arrival of police they located and arrested Victor Aviles Carcamo, age 24 of Storm Lake who was wanted out of Buena Vista County on a warrant charging him with Failure to Appear in Court reference Driving While Barred...

Randy Smith, age 55, of Fonda, passed away on Friday, January 4, at his home in Fonda.  Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 14, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Cemetery in Fonda. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the Fonda Fire Department, PO Box 340 Fonda, Iowa 50540. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements...

Christina Martin, age 21 of Quimby, passed away on Monday, December 31, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Christina is the daughter of Cherie and Richard Lame of Quimby, and Chuck and Heather Martin of Storm Lake. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. ...

DaVita encourages its teammates to support their local communities through DaVita Way of Giving, a DaVita program where teammates across the country donate a local nonprofit or their choice. This year, DaVita teammates have donated more than $2.1 million to local communities. DaVita Renal Center of Storm Lake decided to donate to Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault. Teammates here also decided to volunteer their time in a Village Service Day, helping the organization with daily tasks...

Lake of Rage 4, Storm Lake’s very own fighting game tournament, will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. at Lake Avenue Lounge. Entry is $5 per competitor. Team OniToshi will be hosting. Compete in Street Fighter V, Smash Bros. Ultimate and Yugioh TCG...

Tickets are available for Hairball in concert at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer, Friday, Feb. 22. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. One of the most popular touring shows in the midwest, Hairball bills itself as “a bombastic celebration of arena rock.” The lights, sound, video screens, smoke, fire, bombs, confetti, snakes, monsters and screaming fans make for an experience...

Hawk McIntyre has been added to the lineup for a county music concert January 26 at Lake Creek Country Club that will benefit the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s AWARE program. The young Boone native has already made a name for himself, performing hundreds of shows around Iowa, showcasing a wide range of genres from county to blues to pop rock. ...

Come listen to the Iowa Nice Guy (We hope you aren’t a Nebraska fan.) It’s February, who couldn’t use a good laugh and some motivation? This event will be Saturday, February, 16, 7 - 10 p.m. at the Sac County Fairgrounds. Admission is $15 (or $25 per couple) and includes a free drink...

Des Moines-based singer/songwriter, Patresa Hartman, will perform as part of the Cherokee Jazz & Blues Festival taking place January 18 and 19. She will be in concert at Mud on Main, 425 West Main Street, 7-10 p.m., as the kick off act in the Pub Crawls...

A Minnesota man faces a misdemeanor charge of Disorderly Conduct after allegedly getting physical while unfurling a small “Keep America Great” Trump banner at an appearance by potential presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren in Storm Lake Saturday...

The federal government shutdown is being felt even in the local public libraries. “We have no tax forms, and people are wanting to get filed so they can get their refunds,” says Storm Lake Public Library Director Elizabeth Huff. “We’ve checked around with the other libraries, and no one is able to get any information about what’s going on.”...

The Iowa Central Community College board of directors was scheduled to have four different closed sessions during its meeting last night in Fort Dodge. Among them was discussion on negotiating strategy, potential litigation, personnel and real estate...

On January 19, 2019, Buena Vista County Conservation Board (BVCCB) will be holding a family friendly ice fishing event in celebration of its 60th anniversary. This event will be held at Sturchler Pit Area located at 1856 620th Street Newell, where approximately 1,000-1,500 rainbow trout will be stocked for the public to catch throughout the season.  ...

Are you a woman involved in agriculture? Enjoy the rural way of life? The Women in Denim conference is for you! The 2019 Women in Denim conference will be January 25 and 26 in Storm Lake. Women involved in agriculture will find sessions to sharpen their skills in decision making, leadership, finances and knowledge of agriculture. ...

DES MOINES — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it must delay the release of key crop reports due to the partial government shutdown, leaving investors and farmers without vital information during an already tumultuous time for agricultural markets...

Little Sadie Jo is stylishly dressed a cute onesie crafted by her mother which proclaims across the front: “Worth the wait.” Sadie’s parents, Jason and Ashley Selk of Peterson, waited just one day past their Jan. 3 due date as their baby girl was born Friday, January 4, 2019. For Spencer Hospital’s Birth Center team, Sadie was the much anticipated first baby born at the hospital in 2019...

FORT DODGE — Authorities say six people were treated for injuries after a fire at their apartment building in Fort Dodge. Firefighters dispatched just before 7 a.m. Thursday saw flames coming from sixth-floor windows on the north and east sides of the Biltwell Apartments building. Fire officials say the blaze was caused by an unattended candle in a bedroom...

A one vehicle accident claimed the life of a Cherokee man Saturday, and left three injured. Larry Weede, age 68, was eastbound on Highway 977 shortly after 9 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle on reportedly slick road conditions, the vehicle rolling in the south ditch after striking a guard railing...

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and parents, Danny and Shannon Schreiber are proud to announce the first baby of 2019: Oliver Steven Schreiber born January 2, 2019 at 7:41 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 21 inches in length. Big brother, Finn was also there to share the big moment...

After 13 years of service, the Raccoon River Watershed Association is glad to see greater awareness for stewardship of Iowa’s natural resources, but concerned about continued funding to secure stewardship goals. “We try to be a voice of reason, a friend of nature,” said President Steve Roe...

Even in the best schools, it still exists. Domestic violence, Child Protective Services removal, witnessing violent crimes and human trafficking were just a few examples counselors could quote from their experience from students in Storm Lake schools, right here at home...

A Cherokee man faces a litany of charges after allegedly repeatedly sexually abusing, and threatening to kil, a 12-year-old girl at a home in Storm Lake throughout 2018. Storm Lake Police received a report of sexual abuse on December 24. After an investigation, they allege that Ernesto Antonio Guerra Pascual, age 29, was located last Thursday evening in the 800 block of Erie Street...

The Iowa Lakes Corridor economic development program is requesting funding of $3 per capita from Storm Lake city government for the coming budget year, the same level as last year. Based on current population estimates, that would be nearly $32,000...

Several leaders from within the Storm Lake schools and architect representatives will gather Thursday for an internal meeting to discuss necessary measures in the wake of a failed effort for a school bond vote. The proposal would have build a $29 million structure housing preschool, kindergarten and first grade, and relieve crowded elementary and middle schools of one grade each...

Sarah Brown Wessling (2010 National Teacher of the Year from Johnston) will be leading a Teaching Transparently workshop in Storm Lake March 25 - 26, conducted by Prairie Lakes AEA. A Teaching Tolerance workshop by Prairie Lakes AEA and Southern Poverty Law Center will be held January 24 - 25 in Pocahontas...

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) Ice is variable with 6-11 inches. With off - and - on mild temperatures, these conditions can change. Expect some areas to have thinner ice or open water near pressure seams. Use caution if venturing out; where float coats, bring picks and check ice thickness often. ...

WEST BEND/SPENCER/RUTHVEN - It was a decent three game stretch over Friday night to Monday night for the Sioux Central girls as they were able to pick up a pair of wins and just one loss. On Friday night they picked up a Twin Lakes Conference win over West Bend-Mallard, 50-46...

RUTHVEN - The Sioux Central boys, coming off their first loss of the season, got back to Twin Lakes Conference play on Monday night against Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Aryshire. The Rebels overcame a slow start to pick up their fourth conference win, and ninth overall, taking a 57-48 decision against the Titans...

DES MOINES/SPENCER - The green and white boys swim team got back in the water on Saturday as they trekked back to Des Moines Hoover for the Hoover Invitational. Storm Lake finished in sixth place and had a first place finish on the day. Senior Cole Keenan nabbed first in the 200 freestyle race with a time of 2:01.99. ...

SCHALLER- It was a tale of two halves on Monday night as Storm Lake traveled south to take on Ridge View. The Tornadoes held an edge at the break, but the game quickly changed in the second half as Ridge View pulled away for a 59-33 win. Both offenses got off to a slow start in the first four minutes of the game, Ridge View holding a 5-4 advantage with 3:57 left in the quarter. Storm Lake embarked on an 11-0 run the rest of the way to take a nine point lead to the second period, 15-6...

SCHALLER - The green and white boys got up early against Ridge View on Monday night and never really looked back in a battle of 3A and 1A schools. The Tornadoes and Raptors were able to really play their entire benches as Storm Lake cruised to a 39 point win, 79-40...