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The Quad County Corn Processors ethanol facility in Galva. 
Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Quad County Corn Processors for over five years of Clean Air Act violations and seeking $6 million in fines.  The Iowa Department of …
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Schaller-Crestland cuts the lights on Early building

Glen Taylor Family Farms gives back to BV

Ambulance staff with Buena Vista County Regional Medical Center stand beside a new ambulance made possible through a donation from the Taylor Family Farms Foundation and gifts to the Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation. From left: Laura Degner, paramedic, Robert Shontz, ambulance manager, and Michelle Ronfeldt, paramedic. Photo courtesy of Katie Schwint, BVRMC executive director of community development.

Funds from former Timberwolves owner contribute to new ambulance, rescue boat, X-Ray machine.

BVU’s URMED Program Prepares Future Doctors to Serve Rural Iowa

Now in its 16th year, this immersive internship gives future medical professionals firsthand experience in rural healthcare settings across northwest Iowa.

Sand: TIF lawsuit might have been necessary
Democrats’ last best hope in Iowa
Sand visits Storm Lake during 21-town tour
Little notice leaves university scrambling The U.S. Army will no longer operate their Reserve Office Training Corps program at Buena Vista University starting this fall. In a letter …
The resurfacing of Business 71 north of Storm Lake has again been delayed until next year.  “It’s going to be a big project,” Wilkinson said of the envisioned Business 71 …
Three area men were arrested on warrants and each charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly crashing golf carts into each other at the Alta Golf and Country Club course early this …
Attorney claims bank’s foreclosure lawsuit is ‘unjust enrichment’;
Landus Cooperative is launching a nationwide search for its next CEO.  A statement the company issued on Thursday morning reported the cooperative’s board of directors and interim CEO …
A network of Northwest Iowa law enforcement have initiated a sprawling investigation into a series of attempted fraudulent bank withdrawals that have extended into Cherokee and Plymouth …
The Iowa DNR reports fair fishing conditions this week at Storm Lake, where the water temperature is holding around 80 degrees. Anglers are seeing some action on channel catfish using crawlers …

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Historic home turns 150

Harker House open house

New on the skyline

TIMES PILOT photo by DOLORES CULLEN
A temporary structure has gone up on the new parking lot surface east of Merrill Manufacturing.
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Sports
Former SL athlete Moon part of winning Ride-Run team
Ridge View pulls away late to beat Storm Lake
Tuesday's prep softball roundup
St. Mary’s limited to one hit in loss to MVAOCOU
MVAOCOU scored nine runs in the fourth inning to pull away as the Rams went on to defeat Storm Lake St. Mary’s 16-0 in a nonconference game last Thursday at Memorial Field. MVAOCOU plated …
Alta-Aurelia outscores HMS to win nonconference game
Alta-Aurelia scored four runs in the top of the eighth inning to come away with a 13-9 win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in a nonconference game last Thursday at Hartley. The Warriors led 3-2 …
Alta-Aurelia drops softball game to OABCIG
OABCIG scored three runs in the third inning to take control before plating three more runs in the fifth to pull away as the Falcons defeated Alta-Aurelia 8-2 last Wednesday at Alta. …
Ridge View uses big inning to pull away and beat East Sac County
Ridge View scored eight runs in the fourth inning to pull away from a close game as the Raptors went on to beat East Sac County 12-3 in a nonconference game last Thursday at Wall Lake. The …
Ridge View picks up close wins over GTRA, Spencer
Zoey Aschinger had two hits and pitched a three-hitter to help Ridge View get past GTRA 4-1 in a nonconference game last Wednesday at Ruthven. Ridge View scored single runs in the second and …
Opinion

Sand has time to divine the truth about our water

Rob Sand pines for the days when you could safely take a dip in the Upper Iowa River near Decorah. He is not so sure it is safe for his sons, 9 and 11, and that says a lot about the state of the …

Editorials: Denying civil rights

Within a month, Iowans born in Storm Lake could have their birthright citizenship revoked, allowing the government to deport them anywhere it chooses. Iowa is among 28 states that did not join a …

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Art and I were in Los Angeles for a few days last week. No, we weren’t auditioning for roles in a new “Dumb and Dumber” movie. We were there to see what’s happening in the …
Rick Morain
The United States system of government is one of the most complicated such mechanisms in the world. It’s a blessing and a curse. A blessing, because it disperses power. That’s what …
Every Fourth of July, the First Reformed Church of Hospers held its church picnic on the church grounds, and unlike going to church on Sunday mornings AND evenings, it was one event I looked forward …
In 1998, the St. Mary's Class Reunion celebrated its 35th reunion. In front: Rick Wimer. Back row from left: Ardan Dirkx, Dennis Moriarity, Al Steinkamp, Coleen Meyer Vogel, Carolyn Miller Smith, Mary Ellen George Palmer, Judy Wolff Rewerts, Howard Korwes, Alan Dirkx and Steve Neuroth. 
I’ve celebrated the 4th of July in many places all over the United States. Whether it was in Iowa, Ute and Storm Lake, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Houston, Anchorage, or San Jose, …
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Meet the SSS co-commodores, the Aubes

Tyler and Deidre Aube with kids Braylon, Bryson and Bailey.
“We’re both so thrilled to serve as co-commodores for this year’s Star Spangled Spectacular,” Deidre and her husband Tyler Aube commented. “It’s such an honor - …
Front row from left: Nancy Ploeger, Darlene Ploeger, Duane Ploeger, Melvin and Dorthy Ploeger. Second row: Alexis Ploeger, Leah Braunschweig, Lance Ploeger (Walter Ploeger), Jan Burhop, Sharri O’Bannon, Jean Burns, Diana Myrtue and Scott Myrtue. Back: Myka Ploeger, Colton Wunschel, Lynn Wunschel, Doug O’Bannon, Mark Burns, Kirby Burhop and John Wunschel.
The descendants of Ed and Nley Ploeger held their third Ploeger reunion on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Schaller Shelter House with 24 family members attending.  Those attending were Shari …
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Selynna Butler and Madeline Combs will determine the winner of the Admiral’s Award, the best entry in the 2025 Star Spangled Spectacular Big Parade. The Admiral’s Award, bestowed by …
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Harry Potter (Syomara Perez) tries to keep his snake buddy from attacking his Puff peers (Michael Lopez, Raul Jacuinde-Mellado, Seanna Lincoln, Valerie Mejia-Terry, Marshaun Jackson, Ximena Tovar, Ady Felton) and enemy Blondo Malfoy (Briana Monzon-Benavides).
The Storm Lake Area Performers of Tomorrow (SLAPT) are bringing a new kind of magic to town this Fourth of July weekend with their production of “Puffs,” a fast-paced, funny and touching …
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Jerry Kahl was honored at the Storm Lake Public Library last Thursday for two shelving units he built and donated to the library. Kahl, of Jerry’s Tree Service and Synergy Gallery, made the …
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Extremely grateful to all donors
The 2025 Star Spangled Spectacular, with a theme of “Celebrate Freedom, Feel the Vibe in 2025!” is still accepting donations as bills from various vendors continue to come in after the …
Parkinson Support Group set for July 8
The Buena Vista Parkinson's Support Group will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8 at an earlier time of 12:30 p.m. for this one time at St. Mark Lutheran church. The following month's …
Area students on dean’s list
University of Iowa President’s List Jet Chanchom and John Heitman of Storm Lake. Alexis Pingel and Alaina Westphal of Aurelia.   Dean’s List Chelsea …

Newhouse attends Camp O’Connor USA

Hadley Newhouse

Hadley Newhouse, eighth grade daughter of Laura and Josh Newhouse of Storm Lake, attended Camp O’Connor USA from June 9 to 13 in Phoenix, Ariz., along with 107 other seventh and eighth grade …

The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, as part of the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show, which runs Aug. 8-10.  Contestants in both “Sprouts” …

Dan Hartman

Hartman, holding a miniature version of the new Hy-Vee truck, smiles with his family. From left: Daughters Allie and Hailey Hartman, wife Gina Hartman, mother-in-law Carrie Finke and mother Mary Hartman. 

Hy-Vee honored Dan Hartman of Storm Lake for his 40 years of service with a spot on its newest delivery truck. At the dedication June 19, Hartman was surrounded by his family, friends and …

Card shower
The family of Terry Rosene invite you to join in a card shower in celebration of his 90th birthday onSaturday, July 5. Help us make this incredible milestone extra special. Cards and birthday wishes …
The Cobblestone Ballroom in Lakeside will host live music by Not Quite Brothers on Saturday, July 5. The show will open with Nashville duo, Brother Banter, at 6 p.m. and the headliner takes the stage …
Naturalist Lunch Box: Rocks Summer has started and so has Naturalist Lunch Box. Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12 p.m. on selected Fridays in the summer at Storm Lake Marina. Pack a lunch and …
Obituaries
Donald Skou
Donald “Donnie” Wayne Skou, 64, of Marathon died July 6, 2025, at UnityPoint St. Luke's in Sioux City. Memorial services will take place Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen …
Delores Glienke
Mrs. Delores Ruth Glienke (Otto), 93, previously of Miami Springs, Fla., entered her eternal rest at her residence in Flowery Branch, Ga., on April 21, 2025.   Delores, the oldest of three …
Norma Dreessen
Norma Dreessen, 76, of Storm Lake died July 2, 2025, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will take place Wednesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home …
Keith Movall
Keith Movall, a loved and respected Newell farmer, passed away June 30, 2025, at the age of 78, with his wife Betty by his side. Memorial services will take place Tuesday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. …
Debbie Williams
Debbie Sue Williams, 69, of Storm Lake died July 1, 2025, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will take place Monday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s …

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