Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School has seen remarkable gains in reading proficiency among students in grades 3-6 after implementing a new reading intervention program in the 2025-26 school year …

Five talented chainsaw carvers are headed to Storm Lake’s Sunset Park for Wood, Wine & Blues, which kicks off Thursday, Aug. 27. Visitors can watch the artists at work from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. …

The Buena Vista County Fair Board has announced that the current Buena Vista Raceway promoter lease is coming to an end, and the board is now accepting proposals from all interested parties for the …

The Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will hold a membership drive and a Cy-Hawk Popcorn Sale on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the BVRMC Gift Shop. …

United Bank of Iowa has donated $2,045 to the Storm Lake United Methodist Church BLESS Program. This money was raised during UBI’s United Together Makes the Difference Cause Day effort. The …

United Community Health Center celebrated National Health Center Week in a big way, capping it off Aug. 7 with United Fest. Music by DjRob One, food trucks and the giveaway of some 800 backpacks and …

Storm Lake on Sept. 1, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1614 W. Fifth St., Storm Lake. St. Mary's High School on Sept. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary's High School, 304 …

Phil and Jean Jahde will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at Summit Evangelical Free church in Alta, on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. They were married on Aug. 28, 1966 at Nemaha United …

The winner of this year's 2026 Freedom Quilts raffle quilt is Carol Mullen, left, from Omaha, Neb. standing with Dennis Nielsen, co-founder of Freedom Quilts. September marks Freedom Quilts’ 25th …

Witter Gallery is buzzing with excitement as it announces the Witter Gallery Art-Bee-Que Cook Off, a unique community fundraiser celebrating great food, local art, live entertainment and the power of …

For several decades, the children of W.B. “Jim” and Helen Neuroth have been getting together in the summer in Storm Lake. Over the years the siblings have added children and grandchildren to the …

Martin Glienke of Alta will be 85 on Sept. 1. Any birthday wishes can be sent to him at 610 Prospect St., Alta, IA 51002.

The 12th annual B.L.E.S.S. school supply giveaway at Storm Lake United Methodist Church was a great success again last Saturday, providing school supplies for over 950 local children and catering to …

Gary Stille of Storm Lake competed in the 149th Iowa State Trap Shoot, held July 14-19, where he was the Veteran Champion in the following categories: High Over All (1,200 targets), Class A High All …

 When Storm Lake St. Mary Parish deacon candidate Will Swanson was dating his future wife, Kate, now principal at Storm Lake St. Mary's School, she invited him to attend a Catholic Mass with …

A faint haze lends atmosphere to this sailing scene with a backdrop of Storm Lake Marina and ripening fields.

The 14th annual Hy Noon Kiwanis “Storm the Lake” Triathlon/ Duathlon was held Saturday morning, Aug. 15. See all the results on page 9A.

Phil and Jean Jahde will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at Summit Evangelical Free church in Alta, on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. They were married on Aug. 28, 1966 at Nemaha United …

Military veteran George Busby of Newell received a Quilt of Valor from his wife Janelle and Quilt of Valor volunteer Sandra Otto. Busby called the experience “humbling.” eteran Trent …

The tuneful touch of a Kansas duo stopped the porkers in their tracks Friday evening at the sixth annual greased pig competition at the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show. Greg and …