Get ready to celebrate community and connection in Storm Lake.
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the city will take part in National Night Out, an annual event promoting strong relationships between neighbors and law enforcement, as well as encouraging a sense of community among neighbors.
With the help of the Storm Lake Police Department, 17 block parties are scheduled throughout town between 6 and 8 p.m.—or until 8:30 p.m. in some locations:
- 13 Vista Drive (driveway), 6-8 p.m.
- 300 block of W. 8th St., 6-8 p.m.
- 1700 Shoreway Road, 6-8 p.m.
- 1500 N. Seneca St. (The Reserves office area), 6-8 p.m.
- 1200 block of Erie Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- 201 Sunrise Park Road (The Breeze), 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- 1300 block of Lochedem Drive, 6-8 p.m.
- 1300-1400 block of Park Street, 6-8 p.m.
- Condos parking area near Chautauqua Park Drive, 6:30-8 p.m.
- 1100 block of Ontario Street, 6-8 p.m.
- 320 E. 2nd St., 6-8 p.m.
- 900 block of Evergreen Avenue, 6-8 p.m.
- 1 S. Windsor Circle, 6-8 p.m.
- 500 block of Larchwood Drive, 6-8 p.m.
- 300 block of Ontario Street, 6-8 p.m.
- 3000 block of Leona Drive, 6-8 p.m.
- 1105 Emerald Drive, 6-8 p.m.
Alyssa Solem, a Lieutenant with the Storm Lake Police Department, is looking forward to having fun and connecting with Storm Lake residents, and she encourages everyone to attend a National Night Out event in their neighborhood.
Stop by a gathering near you to meet your neighbors, enjoy food and fun, and hear tips from city officials and emergency crews on keeping Storm Lake a safe and welcoming city for all.
The Storm Lake Police Department, Storm Lake Fire Department, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center ambulance crews, and City of Storm Lake officials will be stopping at the events to visit with the public. They will share safety tips, help residents to be aware of what is happening in their neighborhoods, and remind everyone of how to report issues to their local officials when needed.
Storm Lake and its police department have participated in the National Night Out program since 1990, joining communities nationwide in working to create safer, more caring places to live.
Solem says the annual event has grown in Storm Lake, and this year’s 17 locations are up from last year’s 15 sites.
The event is part of a nationwide movement bringing over 17,000 communities together across the country. To date, about 40 million neighbors have taken part in the gatherings.
Are you interested in hosting a block party during next year’s event? Solem urges you to contact her by calling the Storm Lake Police Department at 712-732-8010 or emailing her at solem@stormlake.org.
