Fox Company’s first 5K “Twist” “You ready for a challenge? You ready to work out with the Red Bulls?” These are the questions posed by Adriana Valeriano of Fort Dodge who’s served in …

Paxtons Jewelry is excited to once again team up with BVRMC’s   P.I.N.K. for the annual balloon bash and cake dig fundraiser. For a $15 donation, you can pop a balloon and discover a …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center hosted a welcome reception on Sept. 15 for Dr. Jorge Vendrell, a board-certified family medicine physician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Buena Vista in …

Learn with Region 7 how to make fresh cheese in your own kitchen during a free, hands-on workshop on Oct. 15 from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County …

Storm Lake St. Mary’s class of 1966 held its 60th class reunion at The Cobblestone in Storm Lake. Front row from left: Kevin Meyer and Dan Morgan. Back: Tom Condon, Ray Guntren, Karen (Porter) …

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Storm Lake hub of the Sioux City Chapter, is excited to announce its second annual BBQ for beds event. Storm Lake SHP and Smokin’ Hereford are one of seven locations across …

One hundred youth teams participated in the 2026 swine, sheep, beef and goat Skillathons, representing 57 counties from across the state. Participants worked through hands-on stations designed to …

Arlene Betz Grienke will host a coffee at the Aurelia Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 9-11 a.m. to celebrate her 100th birthday. No gifts, please. Cards can be sent to 705 W 7th St., Room …

Shelley Glienke of Alta can be counted on to send photos of the weirdest vegetables. Please send yours to dcullen@stormlake.com. Glienke’s pumpkin patch opens Saturday, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and …

Visitors to Buena Vista County Conservation Park now have a new way to explore the connections between nature, music and art with the addition of the Metamorphosis Ensemble Music Garden. The new …

The Newell-Fonda gym was the scene of a spirited homecoming pep rally and coronation ceremony last Thursday evening.

The 50th reunion of Storm Lake High School Class of 1976 was very well attended last weekend, with 50 classmates present and 70 people altogether, including spouses. The group gathered at Puff’s …

A fisherman casts a line in dreary weather Wednesday afternoon. The week was marked by clouds and spurts of rainfall.

Iowa State University awarded degrees or certificates to 637 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees during the summer have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement …

I was chatting with a new acquaintance I have made since our return to Storm Lake, now over three years ago. He farms a family farm in the Alta area. During our conversations, I am reminded …

Alta Hometown Pride Committee had a ribbon cutting Saturday fo three businesses in one building. Beauty 4 Five, Pink Cactus Cafe and Southern Sips Nutrition.

Tara Riessen of Schaller says she prefers photographing livestock to people because they’re nonjudgemental. But flipping through her pictures, one sees not only crisp, colorful views of harvest, …

You are invited to the   Caring Paws Rescue fundraiser “Pies For Paws” this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 pm. At Lake Avenue Lounge. The idea for the event comes from Lisa Funk of Storm …

The Storm Lake Public Library will offer Citizenship Classes on Tuesday evenings starting Sept. 22. The free classes are designed to help prepare learners for the U.S. naturalization interview and …

A nine-year-old from Storm Lake is proving that sometimes the smallest competitors make the biggest noise. Gracelyn Iehl punched her ticket to the National Pedal Pull Championships on Saturday, …