A new holiday activity for families is being introduced by the naturalists of Buena Vista County Conservation who invite you to hike the Candy Cane Forest. Chose one of two hikes; short and easy or …

The third season of the Lake View Speaker Series continues with gold medalist Billy Mills on Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. at Lake View Community Center. Originally from South Dakota and Oglala tribe, he was …

Mr. Goodfellow donors keep stepping up with donations to purchase coats, hats, gloves, boots and snow pants for the county’s school children who otherwise couldn’t afford them. The following …

On Monday Upper Des Moines Opportunity began distribution of the hundreds of gifts purchased and wrapped for the Adopt-A-Family program. This year 186 families and 46 seniors are benefiting. The …

The Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation purchased a new syringe pump for the BVRMC First Embrace Obstetrics department through the Cares for Kids fund. This syringe pump helps safely deliver …

As the year comes to a close, The Bridge of Storm Lake requests help to further its mission: To care and advocate for Storm Lake youth in vulnerable places of life by meeting them where they are, by …

The annual Toy Drive was organized by Edwards of Storm Lake Dec. 11 and 10 businesses stepped up, each purchasing $250-plus worth of toys and clothing at Bomgaars for the Upper Des Moines Opportunity …

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.  “Let it be to me according to your word.”  It was, I guess you could say, Mary’s “Amen.” in response …

Becky Arett of Fareway presents a check for over $440 to Tammy Stevens of Santa’s Castle from the store’s Round Up to benefit the Castle.

Thank you, Tyson Foods for your gift of $500 to the Mr. Goodfellow Fund! This puts the total near our goal of $15K. Schools are reporting extra needs this season because of so much snow and cold …

I wanted to share a photo that I took Nov. 28. This is my granddaughter, Kaylee Sweeney. To me it reflects the heart of Santa’s Castle and the reason for its multi generational love. I grew up …

Ruby Peterson has wrapped a present with the official 2025 Times Pilot wrapping paper found in last Friday’s Times Pilot. Take a photo of a present or presents wrapped with the official Storm …

Jenny Villegas, former Storm Laker, is into everything. She and her husband, Oscar, opened a new store, 505 Western Co., in Storm Lake last April, plus working and raising two children. After …

Artwork by Marathon native Tim Olson, now on display at Witter Gallery, is guaranteed to at least make you smirk. “Four Scenes from the Life of a Security Guard (a Self-Portrait)” is made …

Storm Lake United’s Chamber Coffees bring people together at a different business every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. for networking and community connection. The hour-long get- togethers include …

Six Storm Lake and Alta homeowners opened their doors on the Caring Paws “Home Fur the Holidays” tour of homes last Sunday. Beautifully decorated interiors, warm welcomes and tasty treats …

For December on Fridays, Storm Lake Elementary School students decorate tables, lower the lights and play jazzy dinner music. The students are encouraged to use quieter voices, put their napkins in …

Art and Dolores Cullen celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Nov. 30. This couple was married in a blizzard, similar to the weather exactly 40 years later.

The 2026 Crop Advantage Series will take place at 12 locations across the state Jan. 6–29. Each meeting will feature tailored topics selected based on local growing conditions and challenges, …

Santa’s Secret Workshop was in business last Saturday at Our Place, 114 E. Third St. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Student Council, it’s a place for children to shop for inexpensive …