The Storm Lake Area Performers of Tomorrow (SLAPT) are bringing a new kind of magic to town this Fourth of July weekend with their production of “Puffs,” a fast-paced, funny and touching …

The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, as part of the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show, which runs Aug. 8-10.  Contestants in both “Sprouts” …

Enjoy a beautiful morning at Gabrielson Park. Bring a mat or blanket to learn all about turtles and do some gentle stretching and movement. The live education turtles will be there too. The …

The public is invited to join Witter Gallery for an Art Walk on Sunday, June 29, to learn more about the Storm Lake Lighthouse Project. The 2025 Witter Gallery’s Lighthouse Art Walk is …

Buena Vista Community Theatre is pleased to present “Matilda The Musical.” Stage director Stephanie Brown and music director Deb Peterson are leading over 30 adults, teens and kids …

It’s showtime! Well, almost. Join BVCT’s Next Generation Theatre for “Beetlejuice Jr." auditions on Sunday, July 6, from 3-5 p.m.; and Monday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. Youth ages …

If there is an afternoon of music more enjoyable than listening to Al Sroufe sing with his own guitar accompaniment, it is when he pairs up with Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and exceptional bass …

Nature Sprouts: Frogs Nature Sprouts is for children ages 2-5 years. It will be held once a month, May through October, at Storm Lake Marina. Each month will be a new theme and we will have …

You won’t want to miss it! The 3rd Annual Wiener Dog Races are fast approaching. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m. The race way will be set up at Chautauqua …

Get ready to cringe, and laugh, at Cherokee Community Theater’s upcoming musical “The Producers,” coming up the last two weekends in June. Directed by Benjamin Mauritz of …

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Albert City SummerFest Car Show at Freedom Park on Main Street. All vehicles are welcome. Food will be available provided by Valero for a …

The Storm Lake Municipal Band paused for a photo after their June 8 concert. Some of the members weren’t present for the photo, but a near record number of participants is distinguishing this …

The Okoboji Writers' and Songwriters' Retreat, scheduled for Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and the Lakeshore Center at Lake Okoboji, is excited to announce that acclaimed author, …

Summertime Fishing & Fun If you are looking for free entertainment for the kids, the naturalist has you covered. Come out to Gabrielson Park between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, for an …

Model Magic Dragon Witter Gallery will host a Model Magic Dragon class on Friday, June 27, at 4 p.m. Come learn a new sculpting technique and skill while building a fun dragon friend out of …

The flashy red 1965 Pontiac GTO in this panoramic photo wasn’t actually the star of Sunday’s Municipal Band concert/car show, but in the same way every piece played by the band has a …

Aerial photography by pilot Larry Fritz will be on display next week at Witter Gallery. Larry has been involved with flying since 1979 and retired in 2018, but he still occasionally takes to the air …

Fishing Derby If you are between the ages of 6-15 and enjoy fishing, come out to Gustafson Lake – Gabrielson Park (1322 440th St., Sioux Rapids) on Saturday, June 7, for the annual Buena …

The Storm Lake Municipal Band is tuning up for its 90th season of concerts in the historic Sunset Park Bandshell. Seven concerts are scheduled for this season, including every Sunday afternoon …