Stories from Monday, September 16, 2019

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is hosting a free kids’ carnival on Thursday, September 26, from 4-7 p.m. in Spencer. This free, family-friendly event is open to the entire community and families of all ages are welcome. “The purpose of this carnival is to provide a fun-filled event for the whole community, while sharing resources that are available to those in need,” said Katie Ping, Marketing and Events Coordinator at Seasons Center. ...

A deadly deer virus has been confirmed in a group of whitetails in central Minnesota. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease, known as EHD, isn’t contagious but can sharply reduce deer herds before the danger concludes with the first frost, according to state wildlife officials...

Sports of all sorts, new facilities and programs, and more will be on display as Buena Vista University faculty, students, and staff members welcome friends and alums on campus for the annual Homecoming celebration set for Friday, Sept. 20, though Sunday, Sept. 22...

In a recent email, San Diego based EDF Renewables and Google extended invitations to a special Glaciers Edge wind farm turbine blade signing event set for Thursday, Sept. 19, at Highway 3 and G Avenue east of Marcus. EDF said that people wishing to sign their name on an approximately 182’ long turbine blade can participate starting at 10 a.m. A special ceremony and luncheon at the Marcus Community Center at 11 will follow...

September 21-22 is coming soon! That’s the date for the biennial Sac County Quilt-A-Fair at the fairgrounds in Sac City, Iowa. Are you interested in learning to sew or quilt? Are you interested in art, crafts, or handwork of any kind? The Quilt-A-Fair will be just the place to spark your creativity. You will be able to browse over 350 quilts on display for ideas and watch demonstrations that will help you create your own work of art...

2Extreme was one of the wildest rides on the GoldStar Amusements Midway at the 2019 Clay County fair, leaving riders to find emotional support in each other as the pendulum swings in a complete vertical circle while also spinning on an independent axis...

An exciting opportunity for youth to get involved in outdoor activities will be held on Saturday, October 19. The O’Brien County Conservation Board is hosting a Youth Pheasant Hunt at the Crosbie Wildlife and Nature Youth Center, 4270 Roosevelt Avenue, Primghar. The event begins at 8 a.m. This will be followed by a warm up trap shoot. Next, mentors will provide youth with a one-on-one pheasant hunt experience. Lunch will be provided to participants...

The natural world is filled with color, shape, and design. In 2019, the O’Brien County Conservation Board will be hosting a monthly Nature’s Art series to engage people of all ages in looking at nature through an artistic lens. The next program in the series is “Butterfly Wings” which will be held at the Prairie Heritage Center on Thursday, September 19. ...

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) Water temperature is around 70 degrees. White Bass - Fair: Use crankbaits , crawlers and twisters fished from shore and near the inlet. Walleye - Fair: Pick walleye up in the dredge cuts on the east and west side of the lake. As water starts to cool, look for shore fishing action to pick up along the east shore and near the inlet. Channel Catfish - Fair: Try crawlers or cut bait fished on the bottom from shore or rock piles near the islands...

With students settled safely back into area classrooms this fall, it’s time to break out some of the best classic high school and college movies of all time, from coming-of-age comedies to hear-touching dramas. Relive your glory days. Or if you happen to be a teen perusing the ‘70s, ’80s and ‘90s classics, keep this disconcerting thought in mind: THIS IS HOW YOUR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS ACTED AT YOUR AGE...

STORM LAKE - Trailing 24-0 at the half, the Buena Vista football team came together at halftime and the Beavers responded in a big way by scoring 27 unanswered points, including the eventual game-winning touchdown with 37 seconds left as they stormed all the way back for a 27-24 victory in the home opener...

By Dr. Kim Perry Special to The Pilot You make it through your final bites of that spicy Cajun burger and then it hits. Your chest begins to feel like it’s burning from the inside-out, causing you to clutch your chest in discomfort. That’s when you know heartburn has struck again. For more than 60 million Americans, this experience occurs at least once a month – daily for 15 million...

Ladies League Board Representatives from Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek presented a check for $2,600.00 to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. The donation will go to BVRMC P.i.n.k. and is a result of the Nel Tymeson 4-Gal Best Shot Nine and Wine golf tournament held in July. ...

LAKE CITY - The first two sets were tough for the Alta-Aurelia volleyball team on Thursday night as they played South Central Calhoun. The Titans ran away with the first two sets before the Warriors attempted to fight back in the third, but fell short in the sweep. The set scores were 10-25, 9-25 and 20-25...

SIOUX RAPIDS - The Sioux Central volleyball team continued to get off to their blazing hot start to the season on Thursday night against Southeast Valley. The Rebels earned a three set sweep over the Jaguars to remain unbeaten. The set scores were 25-20, 25-18 and 25-23...

STORM LAKE - The Storm Lake volleyball team showed some improvement on Thursday night by managing to take a set against OA-BCIG. However, the Falcons ended up taking the match, with a 3-1 win over the Tornadoes. The set scores were 9-25, 25-19, 13-25 and 10-25...

STORM LAKE - The St. Mary’s volleyball team showed their youth on Thursday night against Pocahontas Area. The Panthers struggled early but managed to take away a few areas to work on in a three set loss to the Indians. The set scores were 16-25, 11-25 and 9-25...

HOLSTEIN - It was another night to learn from their mistakes on Friday for the Ridge View football team as they took on East Sac County. The Raptors played better than the previous week but still wound up on the wrong side of the scoreboard, dropping a 35-8 decision to the Raiders...

SIOUX RAPIDS - It was all Sioux Central on Friday night as they took on Akron-Westfield. The Rebels claimed a 29-0 victory to move to 2-1 on the season thanks to three touchdowns from senior Jacob Saunders. Saunders went 2-for-3 passing on the night for 53 yards and had a 25 yard scoring throw to senior Trent Anderson. ...

Walk or run to support BVRMC patients fighting cancer. 1K Kid’s fun run at 8:45 am. Direct link to registration https://www.bvrmc.org/product/2019-a-w-a-r-e-online-registration-form Proceeds raised stay local and help purchase items not typically covered by insurance...

AURELIA - All it took was two big plays on Friday night to put Alta-Aurelia behind the eight ball. The Warrior defense made one big mistake, and the offense made one mistake and those two combined allowed South O’Brien to take a 15-0 contest against the A-A football team...

The victim of a fatality accident Thursday morning in Storm Lake has been identified as 55-year-old Gerald Heiskell of Sioux City. Police were called to the intersection of West Milwaukee Avenue and Abner Bell Road on the west edge of the city at approximately 7:30 a.m., where a passenger van and a tractor-trailer truck had collided...

HUMBOLDT - Storm Lake leaned on its multi-back run game to move to 3-0 on the season Friday as they took on their first fellow 3A opponent of the season. The 26-15 contest leaves Humboldt winless. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead, but winning most of the battles on both the offensive and defensive lines, the Tornadoes reeled off 20 straight points to take control. Storm Lake ran the ball 52 times for 284 yards, completing five throws for another 82...

Storm Lake Police advise that while processing evidence connected to a series of auto burglaries and car thefts that occurred in Storm Lake several weeks ago they uncovered video evidence of a sexual assault. On September 10 and 11, SLPD detectives were executing search warrants on a cell phone seized in the burglary and theft investigations when they uncovered video of the alleged abuse of an adult female at a residence in Storm Lake...

NEWELL - The Newell-Fonda football team needed a rebound after last week’s tough loss to Coon Rapids-Bayard. The Mustangs were back home on Friday night against an overmatched Siouxland Christian team that had no answers for the N-F run game and their opportunistic defense. The Mustangs intercepted six passes enroute to a 56-0 win over the Eagles...

A Storm Lake man has been arrested after a brief manhunt Thursday,after reportedly making death threats. SLPD took a report of harassment and threats early Thursday morning. Two victims reported receiving harassing text messages in one case and in another case text messages allegedly stating they were going to be killed...

Pam Bogue realizes the multiple issues which come into play, when dealing with health concerns of the citizens of Buena Vista County. As the public health and home care administrator for Buena Vista County residents, Pam realizes the challenges that come with getting information out regarding health services...

A fun tradition continues as community members turn out to welcome kids at Storm Lake Elementary School. Last week’s event featured Tyson, complete with pig and turkey mascots, police, firefighters, and high school football players.

Plans for a Linn Grove campground development on the north side of the Little Sioux River remain on hold after an archeological find in the area. During a preliminary check of the area, evidence was found of a foundation for a possible Great Oasis culture dwelling. ...

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has been awarded a 2019 Top Workplaces honor by The Des Moines Register. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few...