JB McKibben, son of Matt and Katie McKibben of Linn Grove and a first grader at Sioux Central, recently competed against some of the best young pedal pullers in the nation at the National Pedal Pull …

Storm Lake Elementary School Assistant Principal Mel Fisher arranged for every student at the school to have a Tornado T-shirt in time for homecoming. "I reached out to alumni, Tornado supporters, …

Thank you for confirming your 2026 blood drive dates. St. Mark Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, …

Don’t miss the St. Mary’s Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale this Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Parish Center. Check out the local vendors, coffee bar by Grand Central, pumpkins and gourds, the …

Sioux Central Volleyball turned its gym pink Tuesday night for its annual Pink Out match, continuing a tradition that has become about much more than volleyball. Through a silent auction …

Please join us to celebrate Mavis Aronson’s 100th birthday. An open house will be held for her on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2-4 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert City. No gifts, please.

Karen Ames purchased seeds for Butternut Sasquash Squash in spring, but didn’t anticipate they would get as big as Big Foot. Well, the biggest in the patch weighs 20 pounds, unusual enough to …

The public is invited to Lakeside Presbyterian Church for the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. on the church lawn.

Joan Zwagerman is this week's featured cook. She is the   archivist at Buena Vista University and says that she “has the best job,” meaning the best job for her skills and interests. A …

The fourth 2026 meeting of 100 People Who Care Sac County will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 at United Methodist Church in Early, 402 Hickory St. All Sac County residents are welcome to join …

St. Mary's High School students experienced a Pilgrimage Day in conjunction with sophomores from Carroll Kuemper High School. The pilgrimage took them to The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in …

Sioux Rapids P.E.O. Chapter GJ announces that applications are being accepted from area post-secondary women students for scholarships of $500 to be awarded in November 2026.   We have moved our …

Cheryl Crandell passed away Sept. 17, prompting so many memories of the impact – musical and beyond – she and her late husband Marty have made on Storm Lake. Their daughter Mary writes, “We …

I was born in California, but my family moved to Storm Lake when I was in grade school, and this community has been home ever since. I’m a proud graduate of Storm Lake High School and went on to …

The Alta class of 1971 held its 55 year class reunion on Sept. 19 at Lake Creek Country Club. Twenty-two members of the graduating class of 57 members attended the event. The evening began with …

The Witter Gallery’s Art-Bee-Que fundraiser on Saturday was a community success with live painting, live music, and just enough food to feed a full house at the Sunrise Pointe Golf Course …

Arlene Betz Grienke will host a coffee at the Aurelia Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 9-11 a.m. to celebrate her 100th birthday. No gifts, please. Cards can be sent to 705 W 7th St., Room …

Nature Sprouts is for children up to five 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 hands-on …

All was green and white Wednesday night when the pep rally and coronation ceremony took place.