December 25th is the worst day of the year for fires started by candles

While some Iowans’ homes were visited by a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer last night, it’s hoped there’s also -not- a visit today from a fire truck. Andrea Vaspis, public education director for the National Fire Protection Association, says if you’re trying to add some holiday ambience to the room by lighting a few candles, […]

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Donald Schmitt, 92, Storm Lake

Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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