A Storm Lake Chamber Coffee last Thursday quickly morphed into an interesting tour of Stickers and Posters at 1628 N. Lake Ave. Printing stickers, gift wrap, posters and cards on demand, this growing …

A stop at TransAgra International in Storm Lake brings us up to date with this local company, which was founded in the 1960s. TransAgra manufactures all natural microbial fermentation products …

Logan Sampers has been hired as the new Alta-Aurelia High School principal, taking over for Ben Schekirke, who has accepted another position in the Omaha, Neb., area. “With a strong passion …

“We knew we wanted to do something big,” said event chair Jeff Foell last Saturday to a large crowd of black and white clad diners at Siebens Forum at Buena Vista University. Previous …

The handsome home known as the Metcalf House at 226 Geneseo St. in Storm Lake was placed on the National Register of Historic Places Feb. 23. The Lewis “Lew” J. Metcalf Residence was listed …

New displays in the cases in the north room at the Buena Vista County Historical Museum dig deep in the permanent collection to share interesting bits from the county’s past.

Alta-Aurelia Fusion Dance presented “Aloha!” Saturday night to a packed house. The island-themed evening also showcased dancers from Heart & Soul Dance and Performing Arts Studio. Three …

Caring Paws Rescue purchased the Lake Animal Hospital facility at 107 W. 16th St. Tuesday afternoon from Dianne and Jerry Johnson, paying $275,000 for the building and $100,000 for equipment and …

One dead from starvation Buena Vista County Sheriff Kory Elston is seeking the public’s help to determine who is responsible for three emaciated dogs found in a ditch southwest of Rembrandt …

Saturday’s opening reception of Buena Vista University’s 16th annual Western Iowa Salon Exhibit showcased the artwork of high school students from Carroll High School, Hawley High School, …

In May the final curtain rises. Like every year, the seniors at Deborah’s School of Dance will dress in purple and dance to “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan. Their teachers Deb Dunn and …

$150K released from Samsel Trust to secure former Lake Animal Hospital building The vision of Storm Lakers Thomas and Joann Samsel, who loved all animals and wanted to help care for them, will …

A new historical exhibit at Buena Vista University library tells the story in words and pictures of a group on campus called the “Vet’s Club.” Phoebe Feis, who along with her parents …

Disclaimer: The creativity level of Amanda Eike’s creative writing class greatly surpasses the creativity with which this article is being written. Here’s how Eike’s teen class started …

“Not All Who Wander Are Lost,” an exhibition by Leslie Kebschull, is on display at Witter Gallery through Feb. 26. Kebschull has lived in Storm Lake for over eight years with her husband, …

The room went quiet during the “Science Pop Quiz” category of Storm Lake School Foundation’s Trivia Night Saturday. “What is the name for the reaction when two atoms of hydrogen combine …

St. Mary’s Catholic School announced its Fund-A-Cause project for this year’s Ball and Charity Auction in early January. Since then, generous donors have stepped forward to support the …

History has repeated itself in the story of the Diehl family’s ag seed business. Paul Diehl, Storm Lake High School class of 2010, wasn’t planning to take over his dad’s Pioneer dealership. But …

Marilyn Schmitt’s Prairie Song Gallery in Fonda is featuring the work of Marilyn’s uncle William Wells. “Uncle Bill, Mom’s brother, was an artist by profession,” she explained. “He worked …

Thanks to the Homes for Iowa program and the City of Fonda, the town has another house on the tax roll. Sheryl Ohrtman has a brand new home and the city has essentially broke even on the project, …