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BY TOM CULLEN

State Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, kicked off his campaign for governor through northwest Iowa Friday with a call for free community college and increased funding for K-12 education.

Buena Vista University Commencement 

Graduation at Buena Vista University was festive and triumphant for graduates like Storm Laker Yadira Alday who earned an education degree. She expressed herself through the top of her mortarboard with “Gracias a mis Padres,” or “Thanks Mom and Dad.” Mom and dad Carmen and Tomas were there for her after the ceremony. Yadira will teach at Storm Lake Elementary School next year. TIMES photo by DOLORES CULLEN

Each of their fathers, both veterans, passed within a short while of each other

BY TOM CULLEN

Dr. Dave Crippin and his wife, Glee Crippin, were enthused to attend their 25th straight Memorial Day Parade of Flags Monday morning, as both of their fathers were commemorated among the 17 flags of Buena Vista County’s fallen veterans.

Retiring president signs 751 degrees, including honorary one for himself

Buena Vista University President Moore presented 751 degrees to BVU’s class of 2017 Siebens Fieldhouse for the 22nd and final time, while receiving an honorary degree for himself.       

“It’s about time I got one of these,” Moore said after receiving a standing ovation from a packed crowd at Siebens Fieldhouse. “It’s an honor to serve BVU for as long as I have.”

Man in clown face scares kids

The Storm Lake Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred Thursday, where a man was shouting at children in Chautauqua Park while donning a clown mask.

At 12:23 p.m. Thursday, the SLPD was dispatched to Chautauqua Park in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

Officers were told there was a 20-minute delay between the incident and the moment the reporting party contacted police. 

12 local soldiers among the 58,000 names

Half-size replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the length of a football field

BY DOLORES CULLEN

The Moving Wall is moving. Aurelian Dana Evans is sure you will think so when this half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial comes to the Cherokee County Fairgrounds June 15-19.

This year marks the 51st annual Cherokee PRCA Rodeo – a one-of-kind tradition that brings together families, rodeo enthusiasts and professional riders from across the country. The event will be held June 1 through June 3.

The fun-filled three days will be held at the Cherokee Country Fairground. Rodeo performances will be held nightly at 7:30, which include bareback, tie-down and team roping, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, barrel racing, as well as the always-popular bull riding. A full day of events and parade are scheduled for Saturday.

All ages are invited to Soil Health Day, June 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Ron and Margo Sievers Farm 1134 510th Ave., Rembrandt.

Come learn why soil health is important. See demonstrations of soil health through a rainfall simulator and get dirty in the field with a field assessment.

If weather is inclement, the location will be at the AEA Building in Storm Lake.

Guest speakers are Iowa/Missouri Soil Health Specialist Doug Peterson, NRCS and Agronomist, NRCS Mike Henderson.

The Car, Truck, Bike Show hosted by the Newell Café is coming up Sunday, June 18, Father’s Day, downtown Newell from 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be $500 in prizes, trophies and plaques. A four-foot trophy will be presented for the best original car. Newell Café will host a buffet of chicken and ribs and spaghetti all day. Entry fee is $10. Pick up entry sheets at the café at 124 Fulton St.

The public is invited to a United Coffee with Storm Lake Whitecaps Baseball team at Memorial Field at 10:30 a.m. The event is a meet and greet for members of the community to visit with the team and coaches. The season opener is Saturday, June 3 at 7:05 p.m.