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Storm Lake burglary arrest ends in struggle, officers injured, bond set

Martin Guillen was arrested near Scooter’s Coffee after police say he entered a woman’s vehicle, claimed he had a gun, and fought officers before kicking out a patrol window.

Marcus Williams•2 min read•03:42 AM

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Legislators, BVU president warn Iowa’s young residents keep leaving

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Education

Storm Lake first graders test crops in Moon Room space science lab

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Cairo Hernandez scores five as Storm Lake boys rout Sheldon-Sibley-Ocheyedan 6-1

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Alta-Aurelia sweeps Sioux Central in Twin Lakes golf dual

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Hurd leads Newell-Fonda girls past Emmetsburg in Twin Lakes dual

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Government

Republican hopefuls pitch campaigns at Storm Lake forum ahead of primary

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Storm Lake police help arrest Georgia rape warrant suspect without incident

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Community

Johnson’s walkoff single lifts Buena Vista to split in home finale

Johnson’s ninth-inning single scored Cooper Sobeck and capped a 7-6 comeback, giving BVU a split in its home finale before 65 fans in Storm Lake.

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Education

Buena Vista University hires Greg Barner as men’s wrestling coach

BVU moved fast to fill its wrestling opening, naming Audubon native Greg Barner to lead the Beavers immediately after Sean White’s exit.

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EF0 tornado north of Webb damages homes as county spots storm

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Buena Vista County opens Storm Lake Marina to private long-term lease interest

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Buena Vista County sheriff’s K-9 Ivan retires after years of service

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Buena Vista County schools map out spring prom schedule for families

Six Buena Vista County schools are staging prom over three Saturdays, and the dates are already shaping dinner, photo and after-party plans across the county.

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Business

Storm Lake economy report highlights local employers, workforce needs

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Buena Vista County leaders question state public health restructuring plan

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Buena Vista County declares May 19 Walk Day to boost wellness

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Storm Lake United launches foundation to boost downtown, small businesses

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Education

Storm Lake edges Newell-Fonda in boys golf, Mustangs win girls dual

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Government

Storm Lake chase ends in OWI arrest, child endangerment charges

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Community

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Education

Alta-Aurelia moves football games and track meets to Aurelia

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Government

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