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Over 1,200 residences affected by blizzard

10 inches of snow, 63 mph wind gusts in SL

Nemaha woman dead, Cherokee man hospitalized after collision during blizzard

A Nemaha woman has died and a Cherokee man was hospitalized after a head-on collision on Highway 3 in Buena Vista County yesterday during worsening blizzard conditions.  The Buena Vista …

Research support for bird flu more important than ever

The U.S. is approaching the three year mark since the resurgence of avian influenza and the pleas for increased research are only growing louder. Since 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza …
At the legislative forum
Obscene materials in public libraries, schools spark debate at legislative forum
Ofelia Rumbo implored the legislators to oppose bills targeted at undocumented immigrants who are already living in fear.
State reps skirt questions on “anti-immigrant legislation”
Kass Orwig's hand shoots up during a discussion about legislation targeting undocumented immigrants. Orwig, whose face paint reads “LOVE ALL,” and Michael Probasco (left) spoke with Rep. Jones about their fears as LGBTQ students in Iowa.
LGBTQ students confront Jones, Evans
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SL man, three teens charged for rioting outside De Noches Bar

A Storm Lake man and three teenagers were arrested on warrants and charged with rioting after allegedly fleeing from an assault incident outside De Noches Bar earlier this month.  Juan …

Peters, Central Bank settle

On sixth trial day, Judge Smith dismisses jurors just before closing arguments Chuck Peters and Central Bank settled on the sixth day of a trial over the bank’s alleged mismanagement of …

Cherokee Holzhauer Ford set for sheriff’s sale April 23

A sheriff’s sale for the defunct Cherokee Holzhauer Ford on North Second Street is scheduled for 10 a.m. April 23 at the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center.  Sheriff Derek Scott …

City approves $1.4 million lift station repair

Lowest bid 24% higher than engineer’s estimate

PetRock Band to headline Spectacular
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 City council weighing downtown signage ordinance changes
Downtown shouldn't look like Las Vegas
Willis Hamilton dies at 75
Willis Hamilton died on Thursday night. He was 75.  A funeral is expected next week.  Hamilton practiced law for over 50 years in the Storm Lake area at Hamilton Law Firm, which …
Widespread power outages impact SL, Cherokee
MidAmerican Energy has reported over 13,000 customers in Northwest Iowa have lost power this morning likely as a result of the spring snow storm. As of noon on Wednesday, MidAmerican reported …
Peters rests in Central Bank trial
Experts claim bank preyed on Cleghorn farmer, cattleman

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Sports
Jaidyn Coon
The 2025 All-Times Pilot Boys Basketball Team
Jaidyn Coon
Storm Lake’s Coon 2025 Times Pilot Player of the Year
Harder leads Tornado girls with two firsts in Lakes Conference indoor meet
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Jaidyn Coon
Coon named first team all-state, Boyd makes third team
Storm Lake juniors Jaidyn Coon and Cam Boyd were selected to the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association and the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state team. Coon was voted to the …
Iowa boys state basketball tournament moving to Ames in 2027
A century after playing championships inside State Gym, the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa State University enter an exciting new era together as the IHSAA state basketball tournament …
St. Mary’s track team participates in Dordt Indoor
Karla Limones finished fourth in the 800 meters and Brett Petersen was fourth in the 800 to lead Storm Lake St. Mary’s in the Dordt College Indoor on Monday in Sioux Center. No team points …
For love of the game
Imagine living in a town where the sport you love playing is not that popular. Then imagine being a female playing that not-so-popular sport that is dominated by males. Those are the obstacles …
Dvergsten receives Iowa Bankers Student-Athlete Scholarship
Four Iowa high school seniors received a 2025 Iowa Bankers Association Student-Athlete Achievement Award during the boys state basketball tournament March 14 in Des Moines. One student from each …
Opinion

Editorials: Guard your wallet

It makes us nervous when legislators commit themselves to historic property tax reform. If they knew what they were doing, the taxes on our humble offices would not be shooting through the tin roof. …

60s music and basketball

After my recent column that mentioned I played in a rock band in high school, I received this from a Times Pilot reader. MY NAME is Rick Davis, age 80, a native of Laurens, now living in San …

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Uh-oh. Trump is hearing voices again. And the voices are telling him to do something truly stupid. As he puts it, “There is a lot of talk about the Postal Service being taken …
I have a ten-month-old grandson (and another grandson on the way), and as I watch him crawl and make new sounds, it’s sometimes overwhelming to consider all the time and effort he (and his …
Rick Morain
Of all the startling foreign adventures President Donald Trump has proposed in recent weeks, the American takeover of Gaza takes the prize as the most bizarre. Who does he think he is? More …
Last year, 60-year-old Iowan Susan McKinney started a new job working from home for a travel agency. Susan suffers from diabetes, arthritis and atrial fibrillation (AFib), and her insurance coverage …
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My Favorite Recipe

Lakeside Presbyterian Sewing Circle shares favorite recipes

From left are Cheryl Crampton, Sue Fritcher, Glenda Hauser, Kim Mehlenbacher, Kay MacDonald, Nancy Alderton and Donna Queen.
The Lakeside Presbyterian Church Sewing Circle has been going “since time began,” in the words of project manager Kay MacDonald of Storm Lake. “I couldn’t find the beginning …

Congrats

Governor Kim Reynolds congratulates Newell-Fonda’s Kinzee Hinders for making the all-tournament team after last Saturday’s Class 1A state championship game against Council Bluffs St. …

Newell-Fonda jazz band invited to state championship

Congratulations to the Newell-Fonda jazz band upon being invited to compete in the Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines. The band performs April 8 at 10 a.m. To qualify, the group received a …
The group is ready to take off from church. From left: Lori Lyons, Alyssa Biede, Taylor Hansen, RaeLynn Hansen, Cole Ronfeldt, Lane Johnson, Cody Wunschel (plaid jacket), Jack Braunschweig, Matthew Hansen and Mallory McDonough.

Schaller youth group travels 400 miles on faith-based mission trip

Lori Lyons of Schaller’s St. Paul Lutheran Church senior high youth group has led an ambitious mission trip for the past 13 years. And it has become a favorite, life-changing experience for all …

Authentic art from Mexico for sale

These original oil paintings by students of Mexican artist Miguel Diaz are for sale at Witter Gallery. They cost $75, frame not included, with proceeds benefiting the gallery. Each canvas is …
Gold Rating at Districts and Advancing to State FFA Competition. Experience the Action Team: Eden Smith, Alaina Siebenaller, Will Landgraf, Brett Peterson, Maymie Brinkman and Paul Foell.

Storm Lake FFA Member Update

SOS donation will help fund new bus

The SOS Thrift Store donated $20,000 to St. Mary’s bus fund, the “Fund-A-Cause” associated with the 2025 St. Mary’s Ball & Charity Auction.

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Obituaries
Willis Hamilton
Willis James Hamilton, 75, of Storm Lake died March 20, 2025, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will take place Wednesday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's …
William Safley
William “Bill” Safley, 74, of Peterson passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, at First Presbyterian …
Marian Clark
Marian L. Clark, 90, of Storm Lake died March 16, 2025, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Saturday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace …
Mary Demers
Mary "Babe" Delphine Demers, 90, of Storm Lake died March 17, 2025, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community. Funeral mass will take place Monday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic …
Genevieve Huston
Genevieve (Gen) Rose Huston (Bellows), 83, of Grimes passed away on Feb. 2, 2025, while visiting her daughter in Bradenton, Fla. Up until the end, Gen continued to share her kindness, love …

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