Deb Mortensen, best selling author and retired teacher with the Storm Lake Community Schools, has written her third children’s book of the I Can Be Responsible series, called “Not Now!” Her …

Terry Klein of the vintage rock band The Upson Downs hasn’t seen the Cobblestone Ballroom since he played it over 50 years ago. The Spirit Lake senior will have his chance Sunday, Sept. 27, when he …

Witter Gallery is still recruiting chef contestants for the Witter Gallery Art-Bee-Que Cook Off, celebrating great food, local art, live entertainment and the power of the arts. We are still searching for …

Nature Sprouts is for children ages 0 to 5 years, and is held once a month, May through October at the Storm Lake Marina. Each month will be a new theme and we will have story, crafts, snacks and …

The Buena Vista University library has a new display case, in addition to the small tabletop model. Archivist Joan Zwagerman and doctoral student from Alta Phoebe Feis and put together a two-case …

The Hanover Historical Society invites the public to savor traditional homemade German cooking at the 11th Annual German Feast Meal, a fundraiser supporting Hanover Village and …

Mark your calendars for Storm Lake's Fifth Annual Oktoberfest Oct. 17 at the historic Cobblestone Ballroom and Events Center in Lakeside. A whole lineup of fun, plus German beer is on tap. Details to …

Storm Lake Community Education has announced the return of Shaun Johnson & The Big Band Experience to Storm Lake on Dec. 4. The Run, Run Rudolph Tour is the 2026 holiday edition of The Big …

The Art Wall at Sanford Museum and Planetarium features paintings by Les Reu through September. The Granger artist grew up in Donnellson, painting and drawing in his youth. In 2018, when he turned …

Jana Flemmings of Alta loves to paint, and her work can be purchased at the Alta Farmers Market. Original landscapes and florals are available, as well as greeting cards, prints and magnets. Alta …

Buena Vista County Conservation invites the public to take part in a hands-on monarch tagging program this September. Participants will learn about monarch migration, help tag butterflies and explore …

Newell Public Library will host a Beginners Crochet Class on Monday, Sept. 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes all supplies. No experience required. This is a …

Fonda Labor Day Weekend will see ribbon cuttings for two community projects, the MAGS   basketball court on Friday evening and the new pickleball courts Saturday morning. New this year for the kids …

Dance 4 Fun will host a dance at the Hap Kettleson Community Center in Everly on Saturday, Sept. 5, featuring live music from The Expressions. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The dance is from 7-10:30 p.m. …

Marathon Hometown Pride invites the community to enjoy a day of great food, classic cars, and community fun at Smoke & Wheels on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 306 W. Attica in Marathon. The event …

Enhance your home or business with a one-of-a-kind carving! The Quick Carve Auction will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Watch artists carve in just 60 minutes! Carving starts at 6:30 …

Come celebrate International Dog Day with our Barks and Blooms hike. Take a naturalist guided hike with your pup and see what’s blooming on the trails at Buena Vista County …

Singer/Pianist Tom Lichter is returning to the Fonda Arts Center stage at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, performing a variety of popular favorites. Tom is a graduate of Fonda High School where he …

Storm Lake United presents its annual Wood, Wine & Blues festival in Sunset Park, Aug. 27-29. This is a family-friendly event with free admission — whether you’re coming for the music, the …

A new Storm Lake event will give participants a chance to enjoy healthy exercise while learning about the history of the community. Buena Vista County Public Health is joining forces with the …