St. Mary’s school year concluded with sixth, seventh   and eighth grade students participating in an academic extended-classroom experience, traveling to Living History Farms in Urbandale. It …

“I campaigned hard for this,” joked Russ Eddie Friday afternoon upon being crowned king at the Otsego Place prom, organized by a Storm Lake High School May term group. Queen Mary Hartman reigned …

Involving younger generations is crucial to keep the cattle industry alive and flourishing. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation fosters involvement of youth through the Youth Beef Team. This program …

Alta old-timer Clem Ledoux shared this grand photo from 1958 of the 16 lanes inside Melody Lanes, Storm Lake’s bustling bowling alley that stood where Smokin’ Hereford is. It burned down in July …

One hundred and ninety-one seniors accepted diplomas at Storm Lake High School graduation last Sunday at Siebens Fieldhouse on the campus of Buena Vista University.

On Feb. 13, 1995, the doors at 507 Erie Street opened to the public for the first time as Boz Wellz entered Storm Lake’s food scene. And on Friday, May 15, the staff locked the front door for the …

University of Sioux Falls Emily Mercer of Fonda and Gavin Sleezer of Aurelia.   University of Alaska Fairbanks Angus Miller of Aurelia

Kirkwood Community College Austin Walsh of Newell Concordia Nebraska Teagan Meyer, B.S.Ed, of Alta

Buena Vista University senior Danika Demers was named the recipient of the ‘Spirit Award’ which was handed out during the Beaver Athletics Awards ceremony on the BVU campus on Sunday, May 3. …

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Green Real Estate & Auction Co. of Sac County. Throughout the 119th …

Central College hosted a Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry to showcase the many research and creative projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year. The event included in-person …

United Bank of Iowa donated $2,095 to Upper Des Moines Opportunity of Storm Lake Thursday, May 14. This money was raised during UBI’s United Together Makes the Difference Cause Day effort. The …

Storm Lake High School Student Council chose two entities to fund, with check presentations last Friday morning.

The Storm Lake Public Library is preparing for its annual Summer Reading Program, to be offered June 1 to Aug. 1. The theme for this year’s program is “Plant a Seed, Read.” The Summer …

More than 20 Iowa high school students traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, to participate in the National Career Development Conference hosted by Jobs for America’s Graduates. All students are …

When subtle changes in memory began to surface, Becky Gutz’s family knew something wasn’t quite right. With support from her loved ones and care team, her search for answers led her to receive …

You are invited to a retirement open house Wednesday, May 27 from 12:30-2 p.m. for Trudy Pedersen, Storm Lake school business official of 28 years and Jeff Tollefsen, COO for 31 years. The event will …

Congratulations to 27 Newell-Fonda High School seniors who exited the Mustang gym Sunday as graduates.

Jane Rasmus of Aurelia loves her town. “We have a lot of neat friends here,” Jane smiled. “There are a lot of neat people in Aurelia.” Jane and her husband, Pudge, both graduated from …

The Storm Lake Parade of Flags Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Memorial Day speaker, Sgt. 1st Class John Felton of Storm Lake. He will address the audience at the Memorial Day …