United Bank of Iowa recently donated $2,025 to Upper Des Moines Opportunity of Storm Lake. This money was raised during United Bank of Iowa’s United Together Makes the Difference Cause Day effort. …

Another opportunity is coming up when friends reunite for an afternoon of music and camaraderie at the Fonda Arts Center.   On Sunday, May 26, starting at 3 p.m., it will be songs that many …

Kids are invited to help the City of Storm Lake protect the lake by designing a storm water bumper sticker with the theme, “Join the Team, Keep it Clean!”   Entry forms are available at …

Storm Lake students attended the 13th annual World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute, where 277 students representing 89 Iowa high schools gathered with 85 educators at Iowa State University to explore …

Dutch Oven Cooking: Chicken Pot Pie May 2024 Dutch oven cooking 101 is back for Summer 2024. The first class will be taught Friday, May 24 , at 5:30 p.m. at the South Shelter Area of Buena Vista …

Here’s one for seniors. Does anyone know what these are, or what they’re used for? Please call 712-732-4991 or email dcullen@stormlake.com to guess. First correct answer gets a $5 Dairy Queen …

If you get this sort of text message on your phone it’s a scam! Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery …

Karol Venegas: “I just feel like the movies over-hype high school’s actually really boring and really stressful.” After high school Karol Venegas plans to go to college for radiology or to …

Mary Jo Carnine has been working as an emergency welfare assistance volunteer for the Salvation Army since 1995. She got involved after experiencing their aid firsthand when an illness forced her to …

The Kiwanis Beavers of Storm Lake made a $1,000 donation to Emily Bodholdt, director of Ready, Set, Grow day care. The check was presented on April 30 by Dan Robinson, president of the club. The …

A full time artist and illustrator based in Seattle, Wash. has created a colorful, whimsical map of Storm Lake. Annette Kraus, who grew up in Anita, graduated from Buena Vista University with a …

Sioux Central’s Rebel Mentoring Program marked the completion of its fourth year with a heartwarming end-of-year celebration. The program, designed to foster positive relationships and empower …

Dick Weathers, 96, has a friend, guard dog and exercise companion in his loyal Min Pin Hopper.   Dick takes a nap on the couch in the common room at WEL-Life Assisted Living at Alta where he …

On April 14-16, the Sioux Central FFA Chapter attended the Iowa FFA Association’s State Leadership Conference in Ames. Thirty-one FFA members participated in competitive events and receive …

The St. Mary’s sixth, seventh and eighth grade students spent May 2 in Des Moines for an extended day field trip.   This year’s trip had a social studies academic focus. St. Mary’s …

Buena Vista University is proud to announce the launch of its new online Master of Education in Educational Administration program. Focused on building leadership, this M.Ed. program provides …

For four days in September, this popular tourist destination will again be the epicenter of a gathering of writers, literary agents and songwriter-musicians for the Fourth Annual Okoboji Writers’ …

  “How lucky we are to have such diverse culture in Storm Lake,” said Evan Anderson of the Storm Lake High School International Club last Friday. The fourth annual Culture Day’s …

Storm Lake High School hosted Graduation Farewell last Wednesday evening in the commons area of the school instead of the usual awards event. Photo booths, food and music made the evening unique. …

Citizens Community Credit Union announces the winners of its 2024 scholarships. Each year, Citizens awards two $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who are members of the credit union. The …