Meet Scott Bohlin, substance use disorder counselor at Seasons Center For Behavioral Health in Storm Lake. He said he was called to this job because he wanted to “give back.” But he …

Relatively new as a harvest option are grain bags, the long white plastic bags used to store grain right in the field. Will Jones, who farms north of Sioux Rapids, decided this was the year to …

Plans to renovate Circus Lounge in two years A year ago it was all anyone talked about, the grand reopening of the Cobblestone Ballroom in Lakeside Oct. 5, 2024. The ambitious renovation …

Now in its second year, the Emergent Bilinguals Academy, or EB Academy is in full swing at Storm Lake Middle School. The program helps Storm Lake’s newest newcomers – students who …

An exhibition by Chelsey Petersen and Corhie Be, “IntraGlo The Glow Within,” brings intense color and energy to Witter Gallery through October. The exhibit features unique black-light …

Jorge and Marta Sandoval, their daughter Jessica Mosier, Marta’s sister Joanna Chavez-De Leon, and Joanna’s son Mauri make up this extended family business pleasing customers at the Storm …

Newell-Fonda’s raucous homecoming pep rally went quiet Friday evening when high school Principal Christopher Feldhans took the mic. “As soon as things went bad the texts started,” …

Class reunions give former students a chance to relive memories. In the case of the Storm Lake and St. Mary’s Class of 1965’s 60th reunion held Sept. 19-21, a unique “memory …

Instead of hiring a new principal for grades 6-12 this school year, Kate Swanson has been named PK-12 principal, and works alongside two new assistant principals Amanda Woodall and Kate Besch. …

Storm Lakers Jon and Patti McKenna, accompanied by their granddaughter Finley accepted the Heritage Farm Award at the Iowa State Fair in August. Like the other recipients of the award, it comes …

During World War II the Willys MB Jeep arrived on the battlefield in wooden crates, ready for quick assembly. Built in 1941 for the U.S. military, its design and four-wheel drive made it …

For the first time, doors to St. Mary’s Church in Storm Lake are being locked during school Masses. “The shooting prompted us to move forward with the decision to lock,” said Fr. …

United Bank of Iowa recently reached a significant milestone in its UNITED TOGETHER Makes the Difference Cause Day program, surpassing $250,000 in total donations. The bank’s most recent …

Storm Lake’s Kaleidoscope marketing firm has been gradually building its client base, providing advertising, presentation development, public relations and more for companies all over the U.S. …

The Boettchers of Storm Lake said goodbye to their family home and turned it into a positive experience. With Lloyd Boettcher’s move to Otsego Place a year ago and his wife Nora Baker …

Dr. Robert “Bob” Bryant, 86, of Storm Lake has received the 4-H Hall of Fame Award — 17 years late. Iowa State Extension Cherokee County announced his award back in 2008, he explained, but due to …

Storm Laker Terry Argotsinger has a new kidney, and it’s all because of a 1957 Chevy and the man who is restoring it. Three years ago Argotsinger, 75, went on the kidney transplant list. …

All it takes is a $1 chance to win this fabulous hand quilted king size quilt being raffled off by St. Mary's Guild. “It’s one of the most difficult we’ve ever attempted,” …

Perfect weather made the annual Step Up Storm Lake 5K/half marathon pleasant Saturday morning. Each year an organization that helps local children is selected to benefit from the race. This …

A pelican appears to have befriended a pelican statue in Nancy Feddersen’s backyard on the shores of Storm Lake. “He just sits by it,” she said. “He curls up and seems to …