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 …

Storm Lake Public Library will mark National Pride Month in June with a guest presentation via online link with nationally-acclaimed poet, novelist, educator, advocate and public speaker Willie …

Register your child for Witter Gallery’s annual summer art camp. Classes are held from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Cost is $10 per class for members or $12 for …

Naturalist Lunch Box is held at 12 p.m. on select Fridays in the summer at Storm Lake Marina. Pack a lunch and join the fun! Naturalist Lunch Box is …

Storm Lake Community Education Summer Theatre Camp will be held July 7-11 at the Storm Lake High School Auditorium. Three age groups are available: Grades 1-4, 5-8 and 9-11. Camp is being held …

Paint Pour: Butterfly technique Witter Gallery will host a Paint Pour Workshop using a butterfly technique on Thursday, May 29, at 5 p.m. Cost is $12 and includes all supplies. Email …

JUNE 3: Totally Turtles Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Come learn about turtles with BV County Naturalist Katie Struss. For grades K-3. Cost is $5 for Clover Kids or $10 for non members. JUNE …

Soon you can head downtown to Parking Lot C and enjoy the 2025 Storm Lake Farmers’ Market season! It will be open for Saturday markets starting June 14 and Thursday markets starting June …

The 59th Annual Cherokee PRCA Rodeo will be held May 29-31 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds in Cherokee. Thursday-Family Night:  Gates open at 4 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ at 6:30 p.m. with …

Aurelia sculptor and farmer Denny Allen has had another sculpture accepted into the Sioux Falls SculptureWalk. This spring he transported his latest piece, a longhorn, to Sioux Falls. The huge …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Storm Lake Municipal Band will again offer a season of   free concerts at the historic Sunset Park Bandshell. The band trustees board finalized its schedule of 2025 concerts:   …

A new display at Witter Gallery features work by three cousins: Susan Clough Briggs and Candy Clough of Storm Lake and Todd “Wad” Clough of Denver, Colo. (Their dads are brothers). The …

Buena Vista University art education major Hailey Meseck has created an art installation about the history of sewing and its impact during the Great Depression. “I wanted to highlight how …