New 988 suicide line leads to big increase in contacts for Iowa crisis centers

The two Iowa crisis centers which handle calls from the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline saw 142% more contacts statewide this year compared to last year. Emily Blomme is the CEO of Foundation 2 Crisis Services, and says the first year of the national number showed why it was created. “We’ve been really glad […]

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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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