Every year competitors vie for ribbons and trophies when they   enter their livestock at the Buena Vista County Fair. But there’s also a contest where the kids themselves are the judges. …

Never doubt the power of one man and his Facebook page. Charles Hernandez drew hundreds of people to local businesses Sunday — 7/12 —where they picked up free food, drinks and toys on Storm …

Mount Mercy University Amelia Damewood of Alta.   Iowa State University Dominik Ibarra, Toby Jones, Abby Jo Kraemer, Miranda Mendoza and Emma Jean Wilkinson, of Alta. …

Past Schaller Pop Corn Queens 1951 – Marlys Rydberg Bennett 1952 – Marlys Christiansen Kroese 1953 – Mary Walton Buehler 1954 – Janice Stehr Witte 1955 – Mary Jane …

Five Storm Lake High School sophomores were among those recognized at the 2026 National History Day National Contest in College Park, Md. The competition was held June 14–18 at the University …

Power Solutions of Alta is holding its 10th annual Ride for a Cause Saturday, July 25. This year, participants will be riding for Steven Groat of Newell. This 36-year-old electrician at Power …

Iowa Travel Industry Partners marks the start of Fiscal Year 2027 by unveiling a new three-year strategic plan and welcoming new volunteer leadership committed to strengthening Iowa's tourism …

Please join us in celebrating Chuck and Vickie Erickson’s 50th wedding anniversary on July 17. Shower them with cards and well wishes from friends and family. Cards can reach them at 2047 470th …

Pasta and Pizza Sauce Making Workshop Do you have excess garden produce? Are you looking for a way to use this all year long? Do you like to can/preserve food at home? Would you like to learn …

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to the Buena Vista County Fairgrounds in Alta Monday, Aug. 3, with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. This authentic one-ring big top circus will feature Big …

Truesdale all-school reunion will be held at Pizza Ranch in Storm Lake on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. For questions, call Roger Anderson at 712-299-2305.

“I’m really excited about going back where I started,” commented Mel Fisher, new Storm Lake Elementary School assistant principal this fall. “I’m excited about having an impact early …

The Times Pilot was on the scene to collect stats and watch the fun Sunday at the first-ever donut-eating contest at the Buena Vista County Fair. Dozens of glazed donuts and donut holes were …

Longtime Storm Lake Realtor Margie Robinson has announced her retirement. The Century 21 franchise expires in October, which she will not renew and the office at 813 Flindt Dr.will close. She …

Lakeshore Cyclery's 30th annual B-4 Bike Ride last Sunday was well attended with up to 70 riders participating. The cyclists journeyed 44 miles to Schaller, Hanover, Alta and back. Some were …

Central Bank has donated $500 to Caring Paws Rescue, the local group planning an animal shelter in Storm Lake. Here Sue Lyngaas of Caring Paws accepts the check from employees, from left: Ben …

Twelve recipients were selected to receive nursing scholarships from the Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation for the 2026-2027 academic year. Since the program began in 2003, 204 …

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva is thrilled to announce the appointment of Reverend Matthew J. Christian as our new full-time pastor. Pastor Christian was installed on Sunday, July 12, and …

Footliters Traveling playhouse from Coralville came to Storm Lake last week to produce “The Great Zoo Escape.” Designed for students at all levels of theatre experience, young people auditioned …

Raise ‘em Rank Bull Riding was a hit Friday night at the Buena Vista County Fair.