Evalyn Lindsey and other costs of war   For over a year, I wrote about the 18 young men from Buena Vista College whose lives were cut short during the Second World War. But that number …

Roger and Judy Anderson’s children would like to wish them a happy 64th wedding anniversary on June 24. With love from David, Susan and Steve and families.

After a full two weeks of collecting donations, the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular, with a theme of “Built on Freedom, Bound by Community” has reached $23,000 towards a goal of $50,000. Josh …

Platinum Honor Roll Sixth grade: Sarena Afeworki and Alisson Guardado Viscarra. Seventh grade: Neyanya Abraham and Grace Beck Eighth grade: Nicole Gibbins and Charlise Sibenaller …

Progress on the final wing of Storm Lake Early Elementary School can be seen in this photo, with the elementary and middle schools in the background.

Alta Hometown Pride continues to enhance life in the town, this year with the addition of a community garden and the launch of a local farmers market. The community gardens are up and growing …

The Storm Lake United Foundation is proud to announce that the inaugural Gary Lalone Classic Golf Outing raised $5,500 to support the foundation's efforts to strengthen local businesses and enhance …

Storm Lake’s 2026 Kids   Fest raked in roughly 1,400 celebrants, who cleared droves of frozen treats, enjoyed the many festival booths and made a splash in the foam pit. Dana Larsen said …

Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation’s AWARE fund, patients at the BVRMC Oncology & Infusion Center receive a comfort bag when beginning …

There is an Old Testament account in the Bible of a young man named Joseph (found in Genesis chapters 37-50). He was sold into slavery by jealous brothers, then rose to power in Egypt. Years later, …

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 520 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher …

Carol and Rick Peterson of Storm Lake attended the Opera Gala at the Des Moines Metro Opera on June 6 at the old Des Moines City Hall. “The operas are just so clever and we really like to see …

Mick Wright, 1979 Washington High School graduate, returned to Cherokee with his wife Julie after spending time in Texas and 20 years in Mississippi. “I earned my BA at the University of Iowa, …

Twenty-one graduating Iowa high school seniors, including Genesis Morelos Storm Lake High School, each received $3,000 scholarships for their work advancing the understanding and rights of Iowa’s …

The 2026 Storm Lake Farmers Market will be open for the season starting Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m. to noon. The first Thursday market will be June 18, 4 p.m. The market will continue through the …

Buena Vista County Conservation is excited to offer a new Biome Exploration Series this summer, inviting youth to discover the incredible variety of ecosystems found around the world. Each week …

Twin clouds float over a peaceful lake.

Kay McDonald of Storm Lake recently presented six beautiful quilts made with loving hands by the Lakeside Presbyterian Sewing Circle   to Cindy Smith, contact organization person from St. Mark …

Visitors to the Buena Vista County Historical Museum were able to see the first editor of the Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, or at least a person dressed up like him, Sunday afternoon. It was Dave …