BVU Lake Creek welcomes new general manager
David Boles brings wealth of golf experience to championship courseBy TIM GALLAGHER | BVU Director of Development-Alumni Communications | March 15, 2024
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek Country Club is excited to welcome new general manager David Boles to Storm Lake. Boles, an Idaho native, has spent the bulk of his career in the golf industry, serving in capacities that ranged from playing professionally to owning a golf retail store to managing a golf resort, serving as a college […]
GUN SOUNDS ON PREP TRACK AND FIELD SEASON
Harder wins three events to lead SL girls in Lakes indoorMarch 15, 2024
Mackenzie Harder won the 60 meters, the 200 meters and the long jump to highlight Storm Lake’s performance in the Lakes Conference indoor track and fieldmeet on Tuesday at BVU’s Lamberti Rec Center. Harder won the 60 meters in 8.1 seconds, the 200 in 27.06 seconds and the long jump in 16 feet, 10 inches. Grace Kenkel finished second in […]
Ramirez-Parra, Guynn lead SL boys in Lakes Conference indoor
March 15, 2024
Joel Ramirez-Parra finished third in the 1,600 meters and ninth in the 800 meters to highlight Storm Lake’s performance in the Lakes Conference indoor track and field meet on Tuesday at the BVU Lamberti Rec Center. Ramirez-Parra ran a time of 4 minutes, 51.8 seconds in the 1,600 meters and was clocked in 2:19.6 in the 800 meters. Justin Guynn […]
Editorial: Resigned to guns
By Art Cullen | Storm Lake Times Pilot | March 15, 2024
The fact that arming teachers garners 60% support in The Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll released last week affirms that we like our guns, and that we are so exasperated...
Regardless of party, irresponsible is still irresponsible
Stray Thoughts | By Randy Evans | March 15, 2024
Like many people who call this state home, I have long taken an interest in the careers and achievements of people who have gotten their start in Iowa. As a...
Road rants and basketball
Fillers | By John Cullen | March 15, 2024
When you’re driving, maybe in a hurry, have you ever wondered how much speed affects your mileage? A study by Tom Moloughney on his YouTube car channel showed it has...
The wake-up call: 75 has come to stay
By Dick Hakes | March 15, 2024
A few days ago, I woke to an astounding thing. Some 75-year-old guy was staring back at me from the bathroom mirror. Wow, I said to myself. Just … wow....
Capitol Letters: In memory of Jon Kruse
By State Senator Lynn Evans | District 3, R-Aurelia | March 15, 2024
Last week, I lost a friend. Jon Kruse is well-known to many in my district. He served his community of Storm Lake for many years in various leadership roles, on...
Charles Gustafson
March 18, 2024
Charles E. Gustafson, 84, of Storm Lake died Monday, March 4, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, March 23, at...
Lewis Lenz
March 18, 2024
Lewis Claus Lenz, 96, of Mesa, Ariz., died Feb. 6, 2024. Graveside services will take place Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm...
Leonard Hartje
March 11, 2024
Leonard Hartje, 83, of Storm Lake died March 8, 2024, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m. at...
Corey Reese
March 11, 2024
Corey C. Reese, 54, of Fort Dodge, died March 3, 2024 in Omaha, Neb. Memorial services will take place Thursday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral...
Marcia Otto
March 11, 2024
Marcia L. Otto, 84, of Storm Lake, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Friday, March 15, at 11 a.m....
Golden Times: A veterinarian looks back
March 15, 2024
“When I get out of bed my first thought is, ‘What can I do to help others today?’” The sole survivor of the Iowa State...
Golden Times: Celebrating milestones
March 15, 2024
Residents of Methodist Manor enjoy birthday parties, complete with their choice of cake. There’s ample room in the activity room when everyone gets together and...
Four SL students with five acts headed to All State
March 15, 2024
Congratulations to Storm Lake High School students selected for the Individual Events — All State Festival coming up March 25 at University of Northern Iowa....