Family & Friends

Platinum Honor Roll

Grade 12: Ferdinand Schneider, Renae Drey.

Grade 11: Kyle Besaw.

Grade 10: Christine McGrane, Meaghan McCleary, Mackenzie Laven, Marie Hardt.

Applications are being accepted for the U.S. Citizenship Class offered at the Storm Lake Public Library.

The eight-week course introduces students to historical and cultural information used on the naturalization test.  Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 11. Child care will be available.

Caleb Harman, son of Michael and Rhonda Harman of Newell, was named to the fall academic year Dean’s List at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato.

Monday morning we had reading with Kathie. Thanks Kathie for braving the cold weather to come and visit.

Monday afternoon we played dominoes. We had a great time. Sierra and Sam from Sioux Central School came and visited and help us play one of our favorite games. We also taught the girls how to play an old favorite.

Alta Horizons will partner again this year to host an IRS endorsed Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Alta during February and March.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program offers free tax preparation through volunteer services for low to medium income individuals with special attention to those age 60 and over. Assistances will be available starting Feb. 3 on Mondays and Thursdays during the day hours at the Storm Lake Municipal Library. Appointments are necessary. Please call 732-4008 to set-up an appointment. All returns will be filed electronically.

Join Zach Smith, Buena Vista University student photography club president, for a basic photography workshop. Whether you’ve just bought a digital camera, desire to learn more that the auto modes on your camera or want to learn how to take better photos, this is the class for you. You will also be introduced to lenses, basic lighting, composition and sharing your images online. A point and shoot or DSLR camera is needed for this workshop.

DeliSh Central would like to announce the grand re-opening of the student-run restaurant. A variety of DeliSh food are planned and prepared by the students.

Serving will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Fridays at Sioux Central High School in room 328. Meals will consist of a main dish, two sides, one dessert and a drink for $7. 

The theme: Raptors in Action

Raising money was a piece of cake for the Ridge View Booster Club at their second annual cake auction Saturday evening. Impressive cakes by parents and staff brought in around $1500.

Here are the results of the judging:  

As part of its cultural outreach mission, Our Place Multicultural Center is offering its World Film Series to appeal to the various cultures that live in Storm Lake. 

The next movie offering will be on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. and features the blockbuster film from Mexico, “Instructions Not Included.”