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DNR: Storm Lake clarity is stable, zebra mussels at bay

Storm Lake was cloudier this year and its zebra mussel population is believed to have decreased for a third straight year, according to a lake biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural …

BV Co. Supervisors push Buffalo Ridge Estates forward

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the rezoning of the proposed Buffalo Ridge Estates subdivision north of Storm Lake on 560th Street.  The board’s …

Police & Courts: Arrest for false report, threatening to kill family members

A Storm Lake man was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for making a false report and accosting occupants at a residence in the 700 block of Cayuga Street.  Philavanh Satibonjong, …

Five years in prison for racist attack

A Storm Lake man was sentenced to five years in prison for punching a man in the throat because he was white.  Buena Vista County District Court Judge Shayne Mayer sentenced Jermaine Ford, …

Lakeside to abate Lakeshore Drive property nuisance 

The City of Lakeside is in possession of a clean-up order for this home at 207 Lakeshore Dr.

The Lakeside City Council is deliberating how they plan to abate the ongoing nuisance problem at 207 Lakeshore Dr. During their meeting Tuesday, the board discussed options of funding a clean-up …

Warriors on parade

Angel Barajas and Nora Peterson were crowned Alta-Aurelia homecoming king and queen before Thursday's volleyball match and celebrated in the homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 13.

Sioux Central Homecoming

Congratulations to the 2024 Sioux Central High School Homecoming King and Queen candidates, front row from left: Hadley Ayers, Linnea Bloom, Kaylee Jessen and Ryleigh Waldstein. Back row: Hunter …

More local news
Plans for new A-A athletic facility underway
Alta-Aurelia School District has begun design considerations for the new athletic facility to replace the fitness center, wrestling room and gym in the south wing of the Alta Central Office Building. …
2023 census estimate: SL, Cherokee, Spencer, Aurelia see small growth
Storm Lake and Cherokee slightly grew over the last three years while their surrounding exurbs erased that growth during that time, according to a Storm Lake Times Pilot review of recently released …
A-A to compensate admin amidst continuing absence of elementary school principal
Alta-Aurelia School District will provide additional compensation for the Alta Elementary Building Leadership team to oversee additional administrative responsibilities as the elementary school …
S-C district in conversation with architect for Schaller building
Schaller-Crestland School District has retained a Sioux City architect to consult for improvements and renovations to the Schaller building. The school board has been working with FEH Architects …
Sports
More Local Sports
Boys golf, girls tennis moving to fall sports season beginning in 2025-26 school year
The Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control met during its annual retreat Aug. 9-10 to review 2023-24 reports and approve items ahead of the 2024-25 school year. IHSAA and …
C.B. Jefferson pulls away in second half to defeat Storm Lake, 42-34
A strong rushing attack and field position took its toll on Storm Lake in the second half. Council Bluffs Jefferson rushed for 238 yards, and three of its four touchdown drives in the second …
Big plays, missed opportunities hurt Ridge View in loss to Cherokee
Cherokee had the big plays and Ridge View had the missed opportunities. It made all the difference in the game. Blake Lovell rushed for 196 yards and two long touchdowns and Cherokee scored all …
Alta-Aurelia can’t recover from early deficit in loss to LeMars Gehlen
LeMars Gehlen scored 21 unanswered points in the first quarter and Alta-Aurelia couldn’t recover as the Jays went on to spoil the Warriors’ homecoming with a 35-6 win last Friday in Alta. …
Sioux Central 1-2 rushing punch too much for Lawton-Bronson
The one-two punch of Kinnick Fahrenkrog and Owen Mills proved to be too much for Lawton-Bronson. Fahrenkrog rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and Mills ran for 121 yards and a score as Sioux …
Opinion

Editorials: Big political shift

Political winds shifted rapidly over the past two months. The Des Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll on Sunday reported that Democrat Kamala Harris trails Republican Donald Trump 47-43% among likely Iowa …

No sir, we slaughter lots of hogs but no cats

The debate camera zoomed in and cropped around Donald Trump’s jowels, angry eyes and puckered lips: “They’re eating the dogs! They’re eating the cats!” Later, at a …
My father passed away over a year ago. But the gifts keep coming. At 87, Ron Dierwechter packed a lot of years in his life, and even more life in his years. The last of the great rural …
The fatal school shootings in Perry in early January took place eight months ago. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has concluded its investigation of the tragic incident and turned it over …
In keeping with his plan for green energy, I am wondering if Joe has authorized using “organic” fertilizer on the lawn of the White House? No doubt Joe, Kamala and their Democrat …
Kamala Harris dominated Donald Trump in Tuesday’s televised debate. She played the methodical prosecutor. He took on the role of angry, incoherent gasbag. It was good TV for about 40 minutes …
Family & Friends

Storm Lake Starry Night

Join artist and instructor April Mason at Witter Gallery for a Van Gogh-inspired paint night Friday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m. Come create a “Starry Night” version of a Storm Lake lighthouse …
Emcees for the event will be Chris Boeckman and Sandy Robinson of Storm Lake Radio.

Dickey Lee to headline Midwest All-Music Association induction event at Cobblestone

The Midwest All-Music Association, a nonprofit organization, is holding an extravaganza event at the famed Cobblestone Ballroom, 98 Lakeshore Dr., Lakeside, on Sunday, Nov. 3, with a MAMA Hall of …

Cancer benefit for Liné Schelle Oct. 13

The public is invited to benefit meal and silent auction for Liné Schelle Oct. 13, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church. She was recently diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in …

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up Oct. 5 at Buena Vista University’s Peterson Field. Registration takes place from 8:30-9:30 a.m.   Opening ceremonies are at 9:30 a.m. and the …

Chuck Long next in Lake View Speaker Series

The second season of the Lake View Speaker Series kicks off Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lake View Public Library with College Football Hall of Fame quarterback Chuck Long. In 1979, coach Hayden Fry took …

Harvest Season Safety

Many farmers are working hard to prepare for the upcoming harvest season. Getting ready for this busy time probably involves tuning up the combine. It should also include reviewing best safety …

Historical museum book sale

Come one, come all to the Buena Vista County Historical Museum’s book sale Sept. 19-21. Hours Thursday and Friday are from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. See you there. 

New York native visits the Big Apple

“It hasn’t been easy as a high school student,” notes Danna Gomez. “I did have times where I honestly didn’t want to go to school, but I did keep trying because I want …

Early/Nemaha American Legion Post adds worn flag drop box

Members of the Merton V. Hair Post of the American Legion, with members from Early and Nemaha, added a drop box for worn and tattered U.S. flags in front of Early’s City Hall by the door to the …

My Favorite Recipes

Lampe shares her Wel-Life recipes

“I love my job,” commented Christine Lampe of Fonda, head of the culinary department at Wel-Life Assisted Living in Alta. “It’s a great place to work; I have an amazing staff …

Iveys return home to Storm Lake

Dr. Bobby Ivey, Mary Rose and their children –– (Mary) Bloom, two and a half years old and Augie, six months old –– moved back to Storm Lake the middle of June. Dr. Ivey is a …
Obituaries
Barbara Seiler
Surrounded by her loving family, Barbara Seiler, affectionately known as Barb, peacefully passed away Sept. 13, 2024. Her final moments reflected the deep love she gave throughout her life, leaving a …
Robert Jesse
Robert A. Jesse, 91, of Alta died Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Friday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran …
Maxine Huseman
Maxine “Mickey” Huseman, 104, of Storm Lake, formerly of Alta, passed away peacefully Sept. 8, 2024 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take …
Janis Teague
Janis Audrey (Spooner) Teague, 90, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Storm Lake, the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Matson) Spooner. She was the …
Lindsay Mattix
Lindsay (Little) Mattix, 41, Lenexa, Kan., died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, after a three year battle with breast cancer. She was born at Reynolds Army Hospital in Fort Sill, Okla., the daughter …