The Star Spangled Spectacular has opened registration for the Big Parade along Lakeshore Drive at 10:30 a.m. on July 4. Those interested are welcome to register as a parade entry at no cost, which …

Becca Jodoin (who we all knew as Becca Murray when she went to St. Mary’s) is the winner in Wednesday’s Whatchamacallit challenge. She was the first to correctly call the wire and wood object a …

If you’ve been to Jennie Evans’s two stores in Cherokee and near Washta, (Jennie’s Homeshed and Uptown), you know that she is a wonderful decorator and a very creative person.   “We …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and Dunes Dermatology are proud to announce that Katie Shull, DNP, and Shania Mardian, PA-C, will begin seeing patients at the BVRMC Specialty Clinic in Storm Lake …

Witter Gallery will host “My Mother’s Closet,” a display of fashions from the 1920s to 2000s by Storm Laker Kim Kelly, through the month of May.   Kelly has been collecting clothing for …

Buena Vista County Public Health & Home Care is offering Lifeline services. Lifeline is a wearable medical alert system that helps individuals get emergency help, even if they cannot …

Storm Lake Public Library continues its Community Connect program in May with two informative sessions for the public. “Why Use a Computer?” will be offered on Tuesday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. …

Marcus Lumber proudly hosted an exclusive culinary event on Tuesday, April 23, featuring Grant Gillian, the acclaimed winner of Fox’s TV show MasterChef Season 13. The event, held in the …

Fourteen Buena Vista University staff members have been nominated for the 2024 Education for Service award; an honor presented annually to recognize an employee for their outstanding service to the …

On Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, Newell Police Department and Sioux Rapids Police Department in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement …

Muralists from Zacatlan, Mexico – Mary Carmen Olvera, Oswaldo Olvera and Erika Simoni – brought this beautifully crafted wall hanging to Better Day Cafe. The threesome are staying at the Airbnb …

Bedding plants and flowers can be purchased at just about any big box or discount store, but to get the full fresh spring experience and advice from the experts, a trip to an actual greenhouse is a …

A total of 62,856 meals were packed last Thursday at the Storm Lake St. Mary’s food packing event. Several donors and packing crews contributed to the effort and worked alongside St. Mary’s …

Do you know what this is? It’s made of wood and wire, with the wood dowels about three inches long. The first one to correctly identify this mysterious item wins a $5 gift certificate to Villager. …

Soil and water are valuable resources in Iowa. They sustain life and provide economic and quality of life opportunities for farmers, landowners, and urban residents. Iowa State University …

Smiles and tears were the order of the day last Saturday as friends and family of the late Joyce Sandine joined representatives from the Alta Community Library to dedicate a Little Free Library in …

Storm Lake’s annual Fourth of July celebration is now accepting artist vendor applications for Thursday, July 4. Vendors with both original and commercial exhibits are invited to display in …

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 …

“Try to make the best of my last year and prepare for college,” are the words Ulises Olaiz makes about his senior year at Storm Lake High School.   In the past he has played football, …

The Buena Vista County Emergency Medical Services Association donated binder lift systems to area medical providers, including Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Ambulance Department. This …