The former fire chief in Pacific Junction is accused of stealing at least $40,000 from the charity fund for the town’s fire department. Sixty-seven-year-old Ernie Gencarelli, Jr. is charged with first degree theft, money laundering and ongoing criminal mischief. Gencarelli served as fire chief for about five years, from 2018 until he resigned in May […]
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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Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
