The lineup of protesters at the Nationwide Day of Action rally in Storm Lake last Thursday was small but boisterous.

Welcome to Braxlyn Tea Co., at 106 Second St. S. in Albert City. The smoothie and juice bar was opened by Amy Mortensen of Albert City May 31. The Sioux Rapids native and 2007 Sioux Central High …

“The rain affected a couple of our grandstand events which was not ideal, but the other events went off great!” Said Buena Vista County Fair Board Co-president Dana Christen after the …

Amly Arends of Newell has perfected gluten- free recipes for her family. Now she’s sharing her baked goods at the Storm Lake Farmers Market with those with Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance or …

Ribbon cutting next Tuesday Wells Ag Supply of rural Fonda has announced the launch of Top Soil , a new division based in Storm Lake focused on providing whole-farm agronomic consulting. Wells …

A home swim meet was held July 9 at King’s Pointe Waterpark. Storm Lake was joined by teams from Cherokee and Rockwell City. “Storm Lake did really well at the meet,” coach Alayna …

The tank of Storm Lake’s new water tower at 228 Mae St. is now in place. Last Friday afternoon the bowl was raised slowly by internal cables, taking a few hours to reach the top of its …

Breezes off the lake made temperatures comfortable last Friday and unfurled the many flags flying in Storm Lake for the annual Star Spangled Spectacular.  “The Spectacular was a huge …

Raquel Nelson urges people, “Don’t be like me. I do not recommend handling wildlife to everyone.” She successfully captured a sick fox kit on the Aurelia golf course last …

The 150th anniversary open house drew over 70 visitors to the historic Harker House Saturday afternoon, guided by the board of directors – Roger Redig, Justin Yarosevich, Carla Otto, Sue …

‘We sell out everywhere we go.' Enjoy homemade Asian cuisine, and meet a remarkable young man in a wheelchair behind the counter. It’s Chom Thammavongsa, 36, who over the past several years, has become an inspirational figure to young people...

Historic home turns 150. The open house from 1-3 p.m. will feature guides to take you through the home and share its history.

The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, as part of the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show, which runs Aug. 8-10.  Contestants in both “Sprouts” …

The procession you may have seen Sunday morning on the streets surrounding St. Mary’s church and school takes us back to the centuries-old Catholic practices around the world, and for me, a …

Dave Baker calls them ghost towns. The historian from Ankeny intertwined history, photography and storytelling in his presentation “BV Ghost Towns & Early County History” Sunday at BV …

It was carefully planned out that this Sunday’s birthday party for Dean “Deano” Stough would be a surprise. The party was announced — as a surprise — in last …

As an eight-year-old, Matt Fredericksen of Aurelia had a dream. He saw a car on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine and vowed to have it some day. The dream came true and for the past three years he …

Needlepoint scenes that once served as chair covers in Buena Vista University’s Larsen Dining room are now preserved as wall art in the hallway behind President Brian Lenzmeier’s …

The Bridge canvas is 100’ x 16’

Buena Vista County has been working to bring the marina at Storm Lake Marina back to life, and hosted their first event Friday – a Naturalist Lunchbox with Cassie Wendl, certified wildlife …