The death of Kanzi the bonobo on March 18 made international news. Known mainly for learning how to communicate with humans using symbols, he has a strong Storm Lake connection. Storm Laker Ken …

Hand-made decorated crowns fashioned by the local Micronesian population lent a festive air to the event held at the United Methodist Church Family Life Center last Saturday.  A panel of …

The public is invited to the third annual International Women’s Day to be held March 8 from noon to around 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center at Storm Lake United Methodist Church. Preceding …

The animal-loving/bathtub-riding/unusual lamp fan was dear to so many. As much as Celia’s friends were saddened by her death Feb. 20, they were pleased a few days later when her husband Orren Knoffloch announced that Celia’s Antiques will remain open. 

Storm Lake’s trash and recycling service is threatening $50 fines for people who put trash in their recycling bins, or even removing the offender’s recycling bin altogether.  In …

“50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement.”  Group at BVU bash Trump’s executive orders.

Thursday, Feb. 6 marked the 30-year anniversary of Cindy Bosley opening BozWellz in Storm Lake. Storm Lake United celebrated at the restaurant with coffee and cookies at 10 a.m. and specials were …

The annual Buena Vista County Pork Producers was held at the Cobblestone, attracting 175 producers, speakers, supporters and special guests Along with the crowning of pork royalty, was an …

Even the tiniest details about the historic flood that overwhelmed Sioux Rapids last summer are now saved for posterity in the book “The Sioux Rapids Flood June 22, 2024” Helene …

“Happy Faces & Peaceful Places,”   an exhibit of paintings by April Mason of Cherokee, is on display at Witter Gallery through the month of February. Mason is an art, travel …

A record $60,900 for Storm Lake School Foundation raised. …and answers to: What do Red Wings fans throw on the ice for good luck?  On what show did Susan die from licking wedding invitations laced with toxic glue? 

At least 100 people attended the second annual Buena Vista County Friends of the Fair Fundraiser Saturday night at the Alta Community Center. The event, which included a meal, silent auction and live …

“All I can say on the situation is my uncle was a good man. He had struggled with mental health for a while due to his father's passing from cancer.”

What is thought to be Storm Lake’s first TV set is on display at the Buena Vista Historical Museum. The 20” screen black and white Hallicrafter television, housed …

Opportunities to volunteer are plentiful, and now that the new year has arrived, maybe you have made a resolution to make a difference in your community. If you would like to help with the …

The Storm Lake Times Pilot was contacted by Minnesotans Paul Herwig and Jennifer Ilse to say they are providing a forever home for one of two Dobermans abandoned in Storm Lake last July. When …

Who wants to be like everyone else? “It’s kind of like getting a tattoo on a shoe,” says Cayden Fischer of Storm Lake. He custom-paints sneakers. And what was …

Sandwiches, salads, soups from Cherokee location will be available in Storm lake Matthew and Abby Harding of Cherokee have purchased the building at 509 Lake Ave., the home of Sun’s …

The 50th anniversary of the worst blizzard to hit Buena Vista County in memory passed last weekend. Anyone who lived through it, seems to remember it.  On Friday, Jan. 10, 1975, it started …

The Midwest All Music Association delivered $1,000 checks to middle school music departments at St. Mary’s, Storm Lake Public, Newell-Fonda, Sioux Central and Alta-Aurelia Monday and Tuesday. …