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Thirteen Area Fire Departments Receive Farm to Frontline Grants
Rural firefighters across northwest Iowa are getting a boost to help them answer the call. Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation are providing $222,000 to 65 rural fire departments across Iowa through a new initiative called Farm to Frontline. Thirteen departments in the Storm Lake Radio listening area are among those receiving support: Albert City, Early,
Storm Lake Flushing Fire Hydrants Throughout October
The City of Storm Lake is flushing fire hydrants across the community this month as part of its regular maintenance program. The Water Department is currently working in Zones 2 and 4 and will continue flushing hydrants throughout the city, generally moving from west to east. Weather permitting, the work is expected to continue through the end of October. The
Breeze Condos Extension Stalls at Storm Lake City Council Meeting
The Breeze condominium project hit another roadblock — this time at the Storm Lake City Council table. The council failed to advance a request Monday night to extend the construction deadline for phase 2 of the Breeze Condos at 201 Sunrise Park Road. Developer Shawn Foutch, through FB Storm Lake II LLC, asked the city to consider a third amendment
Buena Vista County Supervisor Paul Merten Seeks District 3 Reelection
About 20 years in county government hasn’t convinced Paul Merten it’s time to step aside — and he says there’s still work left to do. The rural Storm Lake farmer is seeking reelection to the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors, where he has represented District 3 since taking office in January 2007. Merten, running as a Republican, has also
Storm Lake City Council OKs Pirate’s Pointe Mini Golf Ownership Change
Storm Lake’s miniature golf course is changing hands. The Storm Lake City Council has approved the sale of Reel Time Rentals’ interest in Pirate’s Pointe Mini Golf to Severson Properties LLC, ending Reel Time Rentals’ lease with the city. The resolution, approved unanimously Monday night, releases Reel Time Rentals from any further obligations under the lease and clears the way
Alton Man Sentenced to Up to 10 Years in Storm Lake Sex Abuse Case
An Alton man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor in Storm Lake. Forty-nine-year-old Dany Duarte was sentenced Monday in Buena Vista County District Court by Judge Shayne Mayer. According to the Buena Vista County Attorney’s Office, the case began with a report made in June after Duarte was
Albert City Library to Host Program on Montana State Park
The Albert City Public Library will host a presentation this month highlighting one of Montana’s largest state parks. Riley Bell, recreation manager at Makoshika State Park in Glendive, Montana, will speak at the library at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Bell, who is a native of Laurens, will discuss the history and recreational opportunities available at Makoshika State Park, including
Sanborn Man Arrested on Black Hawk County Warrant in Storm Lake
A Sanborn man was arrested Monday evening in Storm Lake on an active warrant out of Black Hawk County. The Storm Lake Police Department says officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 8 p.m. Monday in the 1800 block of North Lake Avenue. The driver was identified as 65-year-old James McClain of Sanborn. Police say McClain was found to have
