Star Spangled Spectacular Commodores Tyler and Deidre Aube are excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Children’s Art Contest, held under this year’s inspiring theme: “Built on Freedom. …

Chuck and Barrie Black will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a come and go reception from 4-8 p.m. on June 13 at The Cobblestone. They were married on June 11, 1976, at Zion Luthern …

Seniors 4.0: Alyssa Biede, Mylee Dvorak, Eli Franken, Jordan Kluver, Zachary Kolpin, Evelyn Partida, Addison Tesch, Claire Wandrey. 3.99-3.5:   Zoey Aschinger, Leslie Avina, Brayden …

Kids’ Fest – Iowa’s Happiest Celebration – offers plentiful family fun. The fourth annual event will be held Sunday, June 14, noon-3 p.m. at Chautauqua Park. Everyone is invited. …

The Storm Lake Odd Fellows Lodge #221 had memorial services at the Storm Lake Municipal Cemetery and Buena Vista Memorial cemetery on Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Those present were Mary Stille, …

Reba Crawford is celebrating 59 years of marriage to Rich Crawford, whom she married on June 7, 1967, at the First Baptist Church in White, SD. Their wedding took place just three days after Rich …

Storm Lake High School retirees were honored last week after many years of service. From left: Becky Johnson, 31 years; Sandy Mouw, 26 years; Terry Ferguson, 5 years; Karen Dalley, 19 years; and Jay …

Dale Wetzel of Storm Lake will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house on Tuesday, June 9 at 4 p.m. at Storm Lake United Methodist Church Family Life Center.

The 2026 Storm Lake Farmers Market will be open for the season on Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m. to noon.   The first Thursday market will be June 18 from 4-6 p.m.   The market will continue …

Accomplished dancer and 2023 Buena Vista University graduate Stephanie Brown is taking over Deborah’s School of Dance in the wake of Deborah Dunn’s retirement. Originally from Pierce, Neb., Brown …

Cherokee Hy-Vee store director Josh Loshman has worked for Hy-Vee for 23 years. “I’m proud to work for Hy-Vee –– a company that I truly believe values humanity,” Josh commented. “We …

Sioux Central High School awarded diplomas to 62 seniors during graduation ceremonies on May 17. Four graduates spoke during the ceremony: Andrew Nelson, Avery Wilson, Nevaeh Braun and Caitlin …

Alta P.E.O. Chapter GB is pleased to announce that Kaylee Mattson, daughter of Brian and Monica Mattson, an Alta-Aurelia senior, is the recipient of their $400 P.E.O. scholarship. This scholarship is …

The Storm Lake Police Department and BV County Sheriff’s Office were pleased to accept cookies presented by Valorie Craig of Newell during National Police Week. Valorie produced the cookies at her …

Rebecca Mandernach and Jodi Randolph were among 17 graduate students who were awarded a Master of Arts in counseling degree from Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. …

Students in the paramedic program at Iowa Central Community College were honored during the 2026 Paramedic Pinning Ceremony held Thursday, May 21, recognizing the completion of their training and …

Congratulations to this young couple who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family. Ray and Joleen Dentlinger were married on May 29, 1976 at Grace Lutheran Church in …

Rembrandt Foods and Farm Nutrients are proud to announce the awarding of eight scholarships to graduating seniors from Sioux Central and Storm Lake high schools. These scholarships recognize students …

Carter Seivers Buena Vista junior men's basketball player Carter Sievers was the recipient of the Outstanding Male Athlete Award. This award is presented to the female and male athlete who …

Every day in courtrooms across our state, judges see individuals whose criminal behavior is driven by untreated substance use and mental health disorders. Unless these underlying issues are …