Fishing Derby   If you are between the ages of six and 15 and enjoy fishing come on out to Gustafson Lake –– Gabrielson Park on Saturday, June 8, for the annual Buena Vista County …

Five recipients were selected to receive Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. All recipients are pursuing an education in a health related …

Candy Clough’s grandson, Flynn Fitzpatrick of Millard, Neb., participated in a nationwide cooking contest “Future Chefs” in March put on by Sodexo for fourth and fifth graders. Flynn’s …

Congratulation to Jesus Ramos of Storm Lake, who knew that this mysterious object in Wednesday's Whatchamacallit was a nut cracker, specifically a betel nut cracker. Come on in Jesus for your Dairy …

Fourth graders Sophia Segovia, Briana Neri and Daiezya Roales perform last Friday, the last day of school at Storm Lake Middle School. All of Mexican descent, the girls organized their dance number …

Congratulations to Parker Buckendahl for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Parker is the son of Dave and Darla Buckendahl of Alta. He is a recent graduate of Alta-Aurelia High School and will attend …

Morningside University has named Kendra Casey of Sioux Rapids as Roadman Scholar in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2023-24 academic year.   Roadman Scholars must be …

Tucked away in the picturesque hills north of Linn Grove, a farmer has taken an unconventional route to getting his start in the cattle industry. Jason Geisinger set out to purchase a herd of Angus …

  Newell-Fonda’s senior awards ceremony took place May 6. Student Council awards: President Brooks Bellcock; Vice-President Kierra Jungers; Treasurer Calvin Lockrem; Secretary Grace …

Storm Lake Farmers’ Market returns Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m.-noon in parking lot C on Erie Street. Featuring local produce and honey, homemade baked goods, farm-fresh eggs and more.  

Cub Scout Pack 105 held a recognition event at Storm Lake United Methodist Church April 15. All Cub Scouts were presented with the adventure pins they had earned in the last few months. The …

The class is ready on the big day. Photos courtesy Ridge View Yearbook  

The Storm Lake Public Library’s CommUNITY Book Club has announced its summer schedule!  CommUNITY Book Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., and is always welcome to new …

The Lake View Community Club welcomes summer by hosting the 16th Annual Sip and Sample on Saturday, June 1, from 2-5:30 p.m. on Main Street in Lake View. The admission fee is just $20, which includes …

Get ready for summer band concerts in Sunset Park by the Storm Lake Municipal Band. The first Tuesday rehearsal will be 7 p.m., May 28, at Storm Lake High School, with an extra rehearsal scheduled …

The families of Roger and Barbara Waggie would like to request a card shower for their parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. They were married May 31, 1984, and were long-time residents of Newell. …

Buena Vista Regional Medical   Center was proud to celebrate all   of their hardworking employees during National Hospital Week, May 12-18. Many activities and events were planned …

The Lake View Library Board of Trustees and Dr. Jon Quinn of Lake View, are proud to announce the second season of the Lake View Speaker Series. On Oct. 5, College Football Hall of Fame …

Alta-Aurelia's graduation ceremony was held May 19. Times Pilot photos by  MEGAN MOLSEED    

Lillian Dahlhauser’s typical school day during third trimester looks like this: First period public speaking with Mrs Carlson, an open period where she either finds scholarships to apply for or …