Crippin, UnityPoint settle

Dr. David Crippin settled with UnityPoint Health for an undisclosed amount. Tom Duff, a Des Moines lawyer representing the former Storm Lake general practitioner, dismissed his …

Citizens takes back SL Holzhauer building for $1M

A week after bidding closed for the vacant Holzhauer Ford building in Cherokee, Citizens First National Bank has also clawed back the Storm Lake dealership for $1 million. At a …

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Lakeside man faces felony over Walmart suspicious package

First responders evacuated the area as a precaution.

An orange cat became a little spooked during this brief photo by the West Ninth Ball Park. Dozens of feral cats populate the neighboring mobile home park and regularly defecate around the field. TIMES PILOT photo by ALLISON MOORE

Kucera cries foul! Cat feces poses health hazard at West Ninth Park

Citizens takes back Holzhauer Ford dealership

Ernst discusses MAMBA during stops across NW Iowa

Pancho expelled from SL

The Storm Lake City Council narrowly voted to expel a German Shepherd from city limits after he bit a woman, despite appeals.

Body of Fonda man recovered from Clear Lake after search effort

The body of a Fonda man was recovered from Clear Lake Thursday evening, following a multi-agency search that began earlier in the afternoon. According to the Iowa Department of Natural …

Shared custody family denied waterpark pass

Dr. Sabrina Martinez alleges an employee at King’s Pointe Resort denied her son access to a family waterpark pass because she shares custody. Her complaints about the experience …

Julie Schmidt of Spencer wears a simple ‘No Kings’ sign with an Uncle Sam-style hat during Saturday’s protest.

SL residents declare ‘No Kings’

Nearly 300 people from Storm Lake and surrounding communities gathered Saturday to peacefully protest the Trump Administration’s increasingly harsh conduct on what was deemed “No Kings Day of Defiance.” The nationwide …

First Sergeant Tokheim to Speak at SSS Patriotic Ceremony July 3

The SSS is honored to announce that First Sergeant (Ret.) Dale Tokheim will be the featured speaker at this year’s Patriotic Ceremony on Wednesday, July 3, at 5:30pm at Sunset Park as part of …

One-third of SSS goal raised as loyal donors boost support

Donors and categories through June 9-16 include: After a full two weeks of collecting donations, the 2025 Star Spangled Spectacular, with a theme of “Celebrate Freedom, Feel the Vibe in …

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Gotto appointed as BV Public Health Administrator

Home damaged in electrical fire

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June 19 Storm Lake Fishing Report

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St. Mary’s drubs South Central Calhoun, blanked by Pocahontas Area

Alta-Aurelia uses pair of 10-run innings to rout Manson

BVU’s Taylor named to ABCA DIII region all-defensive team

Ridge View uses five-run inning to win Western Valley Tournament game

After Lawton-Bronson scored six runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 7-5 lead, Ridge View responded with five runs in the bottom half to regain the lead as the Raptors went on to win 11-8 in …

Newell-Fonda stays unbeaten in Twin Lakes after win over Southeast Valley

Ellie Sievers had three hits and drove in two runs, and Anna Mercer scattered six hits to help Newell-Fonda beat Southeast Valley 9-3 in a Twin Lakes Conference game on Monday in Fonda. …

Ridge View knocks off Glidden-Ralston

Cora Tesch collected three hits, scored two runs and drove in two runs, and Zoey Aschinger scattered eight hits to help Ridge View beat Glidden-Ralston 8-2 in a nonconference game on Monday at …

Alta-Aurelia outscores West Bend-Mallard to win TLC game

Alta-Aurelia scored at least one run in every inning as the Warriors outscored West Bend-Mallard 18-11 to win a Twin Lakes Conference game on Monday at West Bend. The Warriors plated four runs …

Sioux Central uses 11-run inning to pull away, beat East Sac County

Sioux Central scored four runs in the fourth inning and plated 11 more in the fifth to pull away as the Rebels beat East Sac County 17-1 in a Twin Lakes Conference game on Monday at Wall Lake. …

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Another warning about heat and crops

Eminent scientists reported in the eminent journal Nature last week that a crop catastrophe is ahead thanks to a warming climate. No kidding. Can you hear an echo? Corn yields could drop by …

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My Father’s Day adventure

I hope all fathers out there had a good Father’s Day last Sunday. I did. We headed out to northwest Indiana at the invitation of our daughter Bridget and her husband Branden. As we sat …

There’s more at stake in Iowa than brown lawns

People living in central Iowa received a wake-up call last week that should drag water-quality back in front of the state’s 3.2 million residents. Iowa’s largest water supplier, one …

How ‘Ike’ helped pave the Lincoln Highway in Greene County

What links Dwight Eisenhower, the Lincoln Highway and Greene County? nnLocal history buffs know. “Ike,” at the time a 28-year-old lieutenant colonel, volunteered to help lead an Army …

Letters to the Editor: No labels, please

This letter is being written in regards to an article published in your paper last month referring to Storm Lake Senior Housing at 210 E. 13th St. We are the “people” living …

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Hundreds of hours of stitchery brought back to life at BVU

Barb Dvergsten admires a needlepoint chair cover of the Victory Arch and Schaller Memorial Chapel. Ballou Library (now the president’s office) was named after Barb’s grandfather L.E. Ballou. Her father E.L. Ballou was a trustee.

Needlepoint scenes that once served as chair covers in Buena Vista University’s Larsen Dining room are now preserved as wall art in the hallway behind President Brian Lenzmeier’s …

Alta-Aurelia Our Own

Hemi power

As an eight-year-old, Matt Fredericksen of Aurelia had a dream. He saw a car on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine and vowed to have it some day. The dream came true and for the past three years he …

Enter the world of Peterson Jewelry and Coins

This Alta Main Street business is almost like a museum. You can see a $1,000 bill, or a coin rescued from an 1857 shipwreck. The safe has been in use since the earliest days of the town. Most notably …

Eagle Scout

Emma Wilkinson, daughter of Bret and Angie Wilkinson, has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the first female Eagle Scout in Buena Vista County. She joined BSA Troop 104 in 2019, when girls …

Decked out in red, white, and blue, this float carried the festive Kapsch crew ready to celebrate.

Varina’s Quasquicentennial parade draws a crowd

Varina marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of events, including Saturday’s parade featuring floats, vintage fire trucks, and community members celebrating the milestone.

Grassley meets with students participating in history day contest

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) met with students from across Iowa this week who were in Washington, D.C. to participate in the National History Day Contest. The contest celebrates student scholarship …

Area students on dean’s list

Kirkwood Community College Rodrigo Cortes of Storm Lake. Nebraska Wesleyan University Hailey Anderson of Storm Lake. South Dakota State Pamela Vang …

Kelly retires after 45 Years of service to health care in Storm Lake

After more than four decades of dedicated service to health care in Storm Lake and beyond, Michele Kelly, RN, MSN, CPHQ, will retire from her role as chief clinical officer at Buena Vista Regional …

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Jeff and Lindsay DeHaan with Avery, Cooper and Reagan.

DeHaan named assistant principal at Storm Lake Middle School

Lindsay DeHaan of Storm Lake is looking forward to her new position as assistant principal at Storm Lake Middle School. “I’m excited to bring new energy to the Middle School this …

Card showers

Gordon Haefner

90 years young! Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you! Please help Gordon Haefner on his 90th birthday on June 24 with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 2387 Quail Ave., …

Ronald Hinners

Ronald Hinners of Storm Lake turns 90 on July 1. An open house will be held at the Cobblestone on June 29 from 1-5 p.m. Ronald was the owner/operator of Ron’s Farm Service, retiring in 1998.

Open House

Let’s party

A surprise 70th birthday and retirement party for Dean Stough will be held on Sunday, June 29 at 2 p.m. at Connor’s Lounge in Remsen. Be there a little early! An open house will be held after.

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Gary Swenson

Col. Gary Glen Swenson, 75, of Fairfax Station, Va., died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Friday, June 13, 2025. Gary was born to Mr. A.L. and Garnett (Crain) Swenson in Oelwein on …

Joni Simon

Joni Lee Simon, 66, formerly of Storm Lake and Sac City, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Mt. Shasta, Calif., due to complications from cancer. Her final hours were spent surrounded by love …

Anna Huseman

Anna Marie Huseman, 93, passed away on June 17, 2025, in Knoxville. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Knoxville. Family will greet guests at …

Janet Zumach

Janet Zumach, 85, of Lake View passed away on June 18, 2025, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27, at …

Christina Heitman

Dr. Christina E. (Schnoebelen) Heitman, 50, of Storm Lake died June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home. Funeral Mass will take place Friday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake with …

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