Seniors 4.0:   Gabriel Chance, Abigail Else, Jayley Endrulat, Kinzie Hagen, Tess Pacza, Tatum Shepherd, Morgan Wright. 3.99-3.5:   Adrian Altena, Luke Brinkman, Ivy Crum, Shae …

Kirkwood Community College Amelia Damewood of Ames. Austin Walsh of Newell. Tennessee Tech University Madisen Hess of Fonda.

Extension’s new look Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County is now settled in its new office at 701 Seneca Street. A June 5 ribbon cutting marked the completion of …

Born in Provo, Utah, Miranda Mills, the eldest daughter of Pamela and Steven Mills, has five siblings: Jacob, 15, Jackson, 13, Keagan, 11, Makenna, 9, and Kaden, 7. “Take advantage of all the …

Elite Honor Roll 3.5+ Seniors: Riley Binder, Rebekah Buettner, Odola Cham, Morgan Christian, Jazmin Durazo Vazquez, Allison Ehlers, Alivia Glover, Catelyn Haight, Karly Hatch, Bradi Krager, …

“Ball N Chain” have been making music together for close to two decades. The sometimes duo, sometimes trio, digs deep into the heart of Americana music — be its roots rock, blues, jazz, country …

The Marathon class of 1964 celebrated its 60th class reunion on June 1 at the Marathon community building.

Storm Lake’s annual Star Spangled Spectacular and its Classic Car Cruise is set to kick off Independence Day celebrations at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. Classic cars, sports cars, …

The Iowa State Association of County Auditors announced it was recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for Outstanding Election Official State …

Coe College:  Kirah Kolpin, bachelor of science, majoring in nursing, of Aurelia. Iowa State University: Chase Hurd, bachelor of science, agricultural systems technology, industrial …

Astronomy Night 2024 The Buena Vista County Conservation Board and Sanford Museum are partnering to offer Astronomy Night. Spend an evening under the moon and stars. The night will begin by …

Rainbow napkins, utensils, flags and T-shirts littered the common room in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Saturday for Storm Lake PFLAG’s one year anniversary celebration. PFLAG, a national …

Did you know there is a bank robber buried in Fairfield Township Cemetery? History comes alive as Albert City kicks off its 125th celebration this week. Summerfest activities begin with a car …

Platinum Honor Roll Seventh grade: Jennifer Behm Eighth grade: Chelsey Gibbins, Kielee Larson, Cael Phelps and Peyton Phelps. Freshmen: Jessa Fetrow, Ruby Phelps and Danica …

As part of Storm Lake Proud Month the Buena Vista County Democrats cleaned up the beach at University Cove, between Scout Park and the BVU athletic building.  

Contractor Rehab Systems is beginning a manholes repairing/coating project this week. The work is expected to take about three weeks. There should be little traffic disruption. Residents are …

Have you noticed how hard it is to resist picking up that perfect stick while hiking on a woodland trail?   During the pandemic, I was out for some fresh air, walking atop the Mississippi River …

Sunday is Father’s Day so I am featuring my husband John Cullen, father of two, Bridget and Justin. John, a St. Mary’s High School graduate, went on to study American Studies/ Communications …

Brielle Engelmann, Berkley Johannsen and Jessica Slight, students at Northwestern College in Orange City, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. Engelmann is a …

The Buena Vista Parkinson's Support Group will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the library at St. Mark Lutheran church. The B.V. Parkinson's Support Group …