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HIGH FIVE FOR DIVERSITY
It was SALUD's turn to greet the  students as they arrived at High Five Friday at Storm Lake Elementary School.  SALUD did it "parade of nations" style waving colorful flags. TIMES …
The Storm Lake City Council considered funding requests from seven local organizations totaling $123,000.  Storm Lake United asked the city for $60,000, the highest request during …

Speech Showcase

In the Readers Theatre “Bedtime Stories (As Told By My Dad Who Messed Them Up),” left to right: Jarrod Roth, Lillie Hoffman, Sabrina Ayllon-Gonzalez, Jennie Gutierrez and Brayden Lyle. Speech coach Jarrod Roth is standing in for a student who was not able to attend. Roth is assisted by Nate Sotebeer in the SLHS speech department.
Storm Lake High School’s Large Group Speech Showcase brought several acts to the stage at SLHS auditorium last Thursday evening rom "Readers in the theater" to a haunting choral performance.

Nonprofits petition SL city council for funds

The Storm Lake City Council considered funding requests from seven local organizations totaling $123,000.  Storm Lake United asked the city for $60,000, the highest request during …

Nonprofits petition SL city council for funds

The Storm Lake City Council considered funding requests from seven local organizations totaling $123,000.  Storm Lake United asked the city for $60,000, the highest request during …
BV County Pork royalty crowned
Congratulations to the 2025 Buena Vista County Pork Producers Youth Team, announced Friday night at BVC Pork Producers banquet. This foursome will promote pork in our area throughout the year …
The Alta-Aurelia school board plans to secure a contractor for the district’s new athletic facility with a bidding date set for the end of the month.  In Tuesday’s meeting, the …
The Alta library relocation project met another roadblock after the city council declined to reconsider the Spectra building Monday night — this is the second time they have voted against the …

At the Cooper Bowl

Crystal Gronau was proud to support fellow Odebolt native Cooper DeJean as he played in Sunday’s Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles. TIMES PILOT photo by TOM CULLEN

Brewsters owner babysat Eagles star’s uncles. "He’s a small-town kid."

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Police & courts
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TIF legal expenses soar near $300K
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BV County scores $7.5 million from federal arbitrator
Arbitration panel sides with county after three-year legal battle.
Domestic dispute leads to alleged stabbing
A Storm Lake woman was arrested for stabbing her husband in an apartment on East Milwaukee Avenue. Jasmine Jones, 25, was booked into the Buena Vista County Jail on Monday on charges of felony …
Sports
More Local Sports
Newell-Fonda boys beat Alta-Aurelia to wear Twin Lakes Conference crown
Newell-Fonda left no doubt that it wasn’t going to share the Twin Lakes Conference title with anyone. The Mustangs claimed the conference title outright by jumping out to a 22-9 lead after …
Storm Lake boys use big second half to pull away, thump Fort Dodge
What a second half it was for No. 6 Storm Lake. The Tornadoes made 21 of 30 shots, including nine 3-pointers, and scored 58 points in the final 16 minutes to pull away as they went on to record …
Ridge View boys get past Westwood in Western Valley Conference tournament, 63-59
Kellen Jensen scored 21 points to lead three players in double figures as Ridge View got past Westwood 63-59 in the third round of the Western Valley Conference tournament last Thursday at Onawa. …
Emmetsburg too much for SM in Twin Lakes game
Emmetsburg raced out to a 25-3 lead after the first quarter as the E-Hawks went on to defeat Storm Lake St. Mary’s 92-29 in a Twin Lakes Conference game last Friday night at St. Mary’s. …
Sioux Central boys come up short to GTRA
GTRA outscored Sioux Central 19-13 in the fourth quarter to rally from a three-point deficit as the Titans got past the Rebels 59-56 in a Twin Lakes Conference game last Friday at Sioux Rapids. …
Opinion

Editorials: She couldn’t speak

Gov. Kim Reynolds did not acquit herself well when testifying about government efficiency at a US House hearing last week. She was asked if she agreed with the suggestion from disgraced former …

Crazy days

It’s getting crazy out there. Scary storms overhead. You could drink. Or pull the covers over your head. You can’t escape it. It’s hard to take the news: Trump wants a …
A Jan. 9 Iowa Appeals Court decision could bring a major change to the conduct of meetings by Iowa’s local government bodies, including county supervisors, city councils, and school boards. …
The beginning of the legislative session brings a lot of ideas. A LOT of ideas. Fortunately and unfortunately, every member can introduce any legislation they see fit. You've probably …
Last week, I was called to assist with setting up a shelter, then spending the night there, in Sioux City on behalf of the Red Cross. There had been a rather large fire in an apartment complex. Over …
We grow wistful for the days of Republican Senate Leader Bob Dole of Kansas working with Democratic Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota to promote school nutrition and international feeding programs …
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Family & Friends
Amy Michehl

Citizens Community Credit Union names Amy Michehl Assistant Vice President

Citizens Community Credit Union has announced the appointment of Amy Michehl to assistant vice president of branch operations. In her new position, she will provide leadership and direction in …
Prize winners were, front row, from left: Frankie Resnick, Italia Hernandez, Vivian Carlson, Ana Dionesyan. Back: Eleina Martinez, Sebastian Rosales, Francisco Mendoza, Maria Cigala-Bucheli.

Celebrating Dog Man Day

Dog Man Day at the Storm Lake Public Library Feb. 1 was lots of fun, involving 105 children. Among the attractions were comic-making, trivia, snacks and prizes.
Young at Heart members enjoyed the previous quarterly session in September 2024, “Preventing Scams and Fraud,” with Storm Lake Assistant Police Chief Patrick Diekman.

BVRMC to hold Young at Heart Quarterly Session

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Young at Heart Quarterly Session will be held on Thursday, March 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the BVRMC Kallmer Education Center. Amanda Caboth, BVRMC Wellfit …

WEL-Life at Alta Assisted Living receives 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights

WEL-Life at Alta Assisted Living has received a 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, formerly Pinnacle Quality Insight, the leading provider of training, recruitment, retention, …

BVU announces Dr. Joel Baldomir as Director of Organizational Leadership

Buena Vista University announces the appointment of Dr. Joel Baldomir as the new Director of Organizational Leadership for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program. Dr. Baldomir brings …
My Favorite Recipe

Kyoko Naughton shares recipes from her Japanese cookbook

Kerry and Kyoko Naughton with their son, Brendan.

Kyoko Naughton, her husband Kerry and their son Brendan enjoy living in The City Beautiful. Kyoko works at the Hy-Vee pharmacy as a pharmacy tech, Kerry delivers mail in Storm Lake and Brendan is a …

Obituaries
Gwendolyn Lange
Gwendolyn Mae Lange, 95, of Alta, formerly of Fonda, died Feb. 4, 2025, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at …
Ronald Neulieb
Funeral services for Ronald Neulieb, 89, of Alta will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurelia, with Pastor Merritt Demski officiating. Burial will follow …
Phyllis Hustedt
Phyllis J. Hustedt, 94, of Galva passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community of Storm Lake. A funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. at St. …
Andrew Foster
Andrew Joseph Foster, 60, died at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, on Jan. 12, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 14, in Gruene, Texas at Gruene Hall from 4-7 p.m. A separate …
Karna Jackson
Karna Jackson, 79, of Spencer died Jan. 26, 2025, in Webb. Funeral services will take place Friday, Jan. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Spencer. Burial will be in Newell …