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Evans launches congressional bid

Lynn Evans has launched an exploratory campaign for congress.  Evans, R-Aurelia, announced on Saturday morning that he’s considering a run for Iowa’s Fourth District, just weeks …

Tornado started adulting as a sophomore

Has his own apartment, full-time job, plans to become  ‘my own boss’ in the future.

Timko: ‘God puts us where we need to be’

St. Mary’s High School sent off 14 seniors in graduation exercises held Sunday afternoon in the school gym. St. Mary’s school board president and retired judge Mary Timko was the …

Buena Vista County terminates court debt collection agreements

Buena Vista County is terminating its agreements with cities to collect court debt, as the Iowa Legislature and the Iowa Judicial Branch are sorting out $27.5 million in …

Why the county didn’t sound the alarms

BV Emergency Management details storm siren criteria. Aimee Barritt: ‘It was over about as quick as it began’

Pocahontas Sheriff investigating Fonda shooter

The Pocahontas County Sheriff is investigating gunshots that were fired near the 400 block of Franklin Street around 10 p.m. on Sunday.  A statement Sheriff Steve Nelson issued on Monday …

Alta library eyeing city park for new home

The Alta Community Library’s search for a new home may soon be coming to an end. After nearly a year of back and forth on site proposals, the board is asking that the city council approve the construction of a new facility on the northern end of …
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Sand fielded questions from a group of reporters inside Allen's work shed. 
Rob Sand tours Aurelia farm one day after launching campaign for governor
Ryan Melton
Ryan Melton announces 2026 Congressional campaign in Iowa’s 4th District
Grinding of storm tree debris at three sites, mulch is available for the public

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Sports
SL's Coon commits to Creighton
Alta-Aurelia’s Peterson leads Class 1A girls state track qualifiers
Evan Taylor
BVU sweeps major conference awards
Summer sports preview: Alta-Aurelia baseball to have great team chemistry
Alta-Aurelia had another successful baseball season a year ago as the Warriors won the Twin Lakes Conference title for the third year in a row. The team went 9-1 in the league and 21-8 overall …
Alta-Aurelia boys get two events qualified for state track meet
Alta-Aurelia’s Peyton Meyer qualified for the boys state track and field meet in the long jump and the Warriors’ 4x800 relay also qualified after a Class 1A state qualifying meet last …
Ridge View boys qualify four events for state track
Carter Todd qualified for the boys state track and field meet in the high jump and three relay teams also qualified to highlight Ridge View’s performance at a Class 2A state qualifying meet …
Ridge View girls to send four events to state track meet
Addison Tesch qualified for the girls state track and field meet in two individual events and two relay teams also qualified to highlight Ridge View’s performance at a Class 2A state qualifying …
SL’s Weno, Ramirez-Parra qualify for state track in two events
Garbieno Weno and Joel Ramirez-Parra each automatically qualified for the boys state track and field meet in two individual events to highlight Storm Lake’s performance at a Class 3A state …
Opinion

They should have listened

If Democrats only had taken Iowa’s counsel, Pete Buttigieg or Bernie Sanders probably would be president today. I mean, if Joe Biden could beat Donald Trump … “That thought …

Editorials: Backing off colleges

Iowa senators proved sensitive to public pressure when they exempted private colleges from punishment for offering diversity programs. They had thought about pulling Iowa Tuition Grant funding from …

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Iowa should strike its own trade deal with China instead of standing by while the federal government destroys our farm economy. As it is now, Iowa farmers stand to lose bigly in sales of ag …
You may be experiencing whiplash this spring just trying to track the Iowa Legislature’s zig-zag movements. It comes from what some might charitably call a lack of consistency on a key theme. …
It all started with scut work. During some recent summers, I’ve had help in the Buena Vista University Archives (Storm Lake, Iowa) from Phoebe Feis and to a smaller extent, her younger sister, …
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This year marks a remarkable milestone in our community’s history — the 125th anniversary of Varina. On June 7-8, 2025, we invite friends, family and neighbors — past and present …
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Newell-Fonda seniors take the spotlight at awards ceremony

Newell-Fonda Education Foundation Award recipients pose during the May 6 ceremony. From left: Lindsey Wolf, MacKenzie Wallace, Olivia Smith, Allison Siebrecht, April Meyer, Guyson Lyman, Kinzee Hinders and Max Carlson.
Newell-Fonda students were recognized during the May 6 awards ceremony for their accomplishments in academics, music, and community involvement. Several local scholarships were presented.   …
A Hmong dance.
Culture Day at Storm Lake High School is a day to highlight the many nationalities that make up the student body. Culture Day 2025 ended with a program of music and dance, plus a fashion show, then …
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From left, Phoebe, Bill and Dixee Feis researched the role of BV students in WWII and the contributions of those killed in action.
Buena Vista University made its own history Friday in a ceremony and accompanying exhibit to honor Buena Vista College students, faculty and staff who served in WWII. The effort climaxes months …
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Storm Lake Proud Week brought out all kinds of community volunteers. Here are members of Caring Paws Rescue, who painted the bases of light poles in the parks. From left: Susan Lyngaas, Lorinda …
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Join local artist April Mason as she hosts a poppy field painting class at Witter Gallery on Thursday, May 22, at 4 p.m. Come spend a relaxing afternoon creating …
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My Favorite Recipe
Bethany Urban Haddad with her husband Rami.

Music teacher shares Jordanian recipes

Bethany Urban Haddad is enjoying her position as elementary school general music teacher for grades two through five at the Storm Lake Elementary School. “I love the students,” she …

BV County Conservation Events

Dutch Oven Cooking 101 is back for Summer 2025. The first class will be taught Friday, May 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the South Shelter Area of Buena Vista County …

Join the Storm Lake Farmers' Market

Join us at ISU Extension and Outreach for a special Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vendor Training on May 28 at 9 a.m. This is the first step for fruit, vegetable and honey producers to …

2025 Buena Vista County Fair sponsorship

In an effort to support the youth of Buena Vista County, it is our pleasure to invite you to be a sponsor of the Buena Vista County Fair. This year’s event will be taking place July 9-13, 2025. …

Teagan Meyer receives 2025 natural science award from Concordia

Concordia University, Nebraska's natural sciences department recently held its annual banquet, recognizing graduating seniors and students who have displayed outstanding service and scholarship …
Mason Benedict on the tuba.

Sounds of Spring

Storm Lake Middle School seventh and eighth graders presented their spring concert May 1

Horan named ‘Best of Show’

Congratulations to Maddy Horan, a sophomore at Ridge View High School. She won “Best of Show” at the Ridge View High School Visual Arts Show on Tuesday, May 6. She is pictured with her …

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Obituaries
David Kacmarynski
We remember David James "Jim" Kacmarynski, of Dallas, Ore., who departed this earth on April 26, 2025, at the age of 78. David, a beloved husband and father, was born July 6, 1946, …
Donald Peters
Donald E. Peters, 80, of Alta died May 15, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial …
Richard Hussey
Richard "Dick" Hussey, 99, of Storm Lake died May 6, 2025, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 1, at 1 p.m. in Buena Vista …
Bernie Saggau
Bernie Saggau, the 1949 Buena Vista University graduate who served as Iowa High School Athletic Association Executive Director for 38 years, died on Saturday in Sarasota, Fla., eight days shy of his …
Marjorie Holstein
Marjorie Holstein — mother, grandmother and great-grandmother — may your soul rest in eternal peace.  You will forever live in our hearts carried forward in the love you so …

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