Megan Molseed

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Black Hawk Wildlife Unit and Waterfowl Production Areas managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Sac, Calhoun, Crawford, Buena Vista and Pocahontas counties. Areas scheduled for burns are Black Hawk Marsh Complex, Burrows Pond Complex, Tomahawk […]

By Megan Molseed | Storm Lake Times Pilot The Alta City Council has directed the city’s code enforcement office to crack down on Westview Mobile Home Park. The park has become replete with debris, abandoned vehicles, water leaks and other safety hazards, according to Code Enforcement Officer John Stange. A cause wasn’t cited. But the mayor and the city council agree that enforcement efforts need to increase. City […]

Iowa Central Community College's Automotive Technology Program in Storm Lake goes beyond simply turning wrenches; it focuses on skill-building and fostering community connections. In these Iowa Central classes, students do so much more than just study how to fix cars…they dive in and get their hands dirty, focusing on real-life training to tackle all kinds of automotive issues from basic […]

By Megan Molseed | Storm Lake Times Pilot The Sunken Grove/Shimon Marsh Wetland near Varina has been a favorite destination for nature enthusiasts for many years. However, recent visitors have observed significant changes, particularly in the dense woodland where several trees have been removed, prompting locals' concern. Sometimes, change is good. However, according to biologists from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), changes are not necessarily positive […]

Dave and LeAnn Patton have long been avid golf enthusiasts. The couple who share a home at Lake Creek Country Club in Storm Lake realized a decades-long dream earlier this month when they joined Dave’s brother Scott and his wife Angie on a trip to the prestigious Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. With their 30th wedding anniversary approaching later this […]

By Megan Molseed | Storm Lake Times Pilot Last month, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new bill into law that adjusts funding for Area Education Agency programs. With funding cuts looming, schools across the state are trying to understand how these changes will impact the education services provided by area AEAs while also preparing for potential shifts that may arise from these changes in the future. After Gov. […]

Natural wood cabinetry was popular for kitchen remodels in the early 2000s. However, as with many trends, preferences shift over time. Painting over wood with light colors or navy blues became the new norm. Now trends are evolving again, notes Melissa Schmidt, owner of Kitchens & More by Melissa, a home improvement business serving Northwest Iowa. The favorite in cabinetry […]

On Saturday, May 4, Buena Vista University held its 2024 Commencement ceremony. Master's degrees were awarded in the morning, and baccalaureate degrees were presented in the afternoon during a 2 p.m. ceremony. Graduating senior Joshua Woolcot was chosen as the 2024 commencement student speaker. The Earlham native spoke to his fellow BVU classmates about what the university experience truly […]

For the first time since 2007, Storm Lake is the Lakes Conference champion in boys golf. The Tornadoes ended their drought on Monday when they won the league tournament at Emerald Hills in Okoboji. Storm Lake finished with a 331 team score, four strokes ahead of Spencer. Charlie Dvergsten was the Lakes Conference champion as he fired a 70 to […]

Storm Lake (includes Little Storm Lake) Water temperature is in the low 60s. Black Crappie - Fair: More fish should move in as water temperatures continue to warm. Walleye - Fair: Pick up walleye along the east shore near the inlet and in the marina. White Bass – Fair. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch - Slow: Anglers have picked […]