Pilot program targets sharp rise in Iowans at risk from ‘silent killer’ of high blood pressure

The Iowa chapter of the American Heart Association is launching a pilot program that aims to help a growing number of Iowans overcome the risks of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, which afflicts almost half of us. Wesley Franklin, the agency’s community impact director, says “Check. Change. Control.” will initially focus on 250 […]

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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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