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Faust Institute of Cosmetology is located at 1290 N. Lake Ave. and has operated in Storm Lake for 40 years.

Faust Institute closing Storm Lake campus

Faust Institute of Cosmetology announced Thursday that it will close its Storm Lake campus on Dec. 31 after four decades of operation. Faust owner Justin Latham said in a news release that the decision was a “difficult one.” “We want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank...

Storm Lake native Nate Bjorkgren with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the Toronto Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship.

Storm Lake native Bjorkgren interviews with Indiana Pacers

BY JAKE KURTZ | The Storm Lake Times Storm Lake native Nate Bjorkgren has emerged as a candidate to become the next head coach of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. ESPN reported Wednesday that Bjorkgren, a Storm Lake High School (1993) and Buena Vista University graduate, interviewed for the...

The Tyson feed mill looked like this (left photo) on Friday, and like this (right photo) on Monday. Concrete is pumped through the long arm on the right and Old Glory waves on the very top. Times photos by John Cullen and Jake Kurtz

Non-stop concrete at new Tyson feed mill

A constant stream of ready-mix trucks brought concrete to the new Tyson feed mill rising out of the Storm Lake industrial park at Expansion Boulevard and Radio Road starting last Monday and continuing this week. Following the feed mill in the non-stop pour are four concrete silos. Younglove...

The barn straight west of Storm Lake is closed, although there are many who want to get a peek ahead of time to see what’s for sale. This vintage scale was in the Friedrich kitchen as Kara was growing up. It is one of the antiques for sale. TIMES photos by DOLORES CULLEN

Selling mom’s stuff AND helping a friend

| BY DOLORES CULLEN | THE STORM LAKE TIMES | Kara Napierala of Alta wished there was something she could do when her friend Laura Turnquist went to Mayo Clinic for a heart transplant in July. ...

Authorities say coronavirus not emanating from SL classrooms

Hybrid pod strategy appears to be working, officials say Volleyball players got bug at tourney | BY TOM CULLEN | The Storm Lake Times | Five weeks into a school year marred by a pandemic, Storm Lake School Administration and Buena Vista County Public Health believe none of the district...

Local News

Faust Institute of Cosmetology is located at 1290 N. Lake Ave. and has operated in Storm Lake for 40 years.

09/24/2020 - 12:49pm

Faust Institute closing Storm Lake campus

Faust Institute of Cosmetology announced Thursday that it will close its Storm Lake campus on Dec. 31 after four decades of operation. Faust owner Justin Latham said in a news release that the decision was a “difficult one.” “We want to extend a...

BV Auditor appeals for bilingual poll help

Hwy. 71 work underway south of SL

Ridge View residents question board over Covid restrictions

Your chance to squawk about chickens

Beaver wrestler helps save his coworker’s life

Sports

Storm Lake native Nate Bjorkgren with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the Toronto Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship.

09/24/2020 - 9:13am

Storm Lake native Bjorkgren interviews with Indiana Pacers

BY JAKE KURTZ | The Storm Lake Times Storm Lake native Nate Bjorkgren has emerged as a candidate to become the next head coach of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. ESPN reported Wednesday that Bjorkgren, a Storm Lake High School (1993) and Buena Vista...

Storm Lake push in second half falls short to Spencer

Newell-Fonda uses stifling defense to beat AGWSR, 41-6

Sioux Central kept out of end zone by Emmetsburg, 27-0

Alta-Aurelia uses big plays, defense to beat Garrigan

Newell-Fonda has successful outing at Carroll Tournament

Family & Friends

Marcia Nelson and her book, “Rescuing Cinderella.”

09/23/2020 - 11:05am

Aurelia’s Nelson publishes book

MY FAVORITE RECIPES BY MARY CULLEN Marcia Nelson of Aurelia keeps busy with her family and many activities. Recently she wrote a book, Rescuing Cinderella - Letting Jesus Take You from Disillusionment to Happily Ever After, that is available through...

40 Days for Life restarts; Pro-Life advocate joins peaceful protest

Tyson helps Yumvee take shape

Mustang NHS

ISG serves with ‘impact day’

St. Mary’s receives grant

Opinion

09/23/2020 - 9:06am

Editorials: Grassley’s choice

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has said that he does not favor pushing through a Supreme Court nomination in the throes of an election. On Monday, Grassley shamed himself by repudiating that position in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death...

McConnell should be sweating it

DOT — We need to pee!

Voting Republican

Warning

Brush up your Churchill

Obituaries

09/23/2020 - 8:48am

Eleanor Anderson

Private graveside services for Eleanor Anderson, 101, of Aurelia, were held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Afton Township Cemetery, with Pastor Karen Berg officiating. Redig Funeral Home in Aurelia was in charge of arrangements. Eleanor Mae Blake was...

Cheryl Carlson

Dennis Spooner

Gerald Nieland

Doris Gutz

Rev. Curtis H. Miller