Maggie Reyes, left, at Upper Des Moines Opportunity wasn't sure there would be enough turkeys for the food distribution Tuesday until late last week when she was informed that Brew Oil was donating …

Congratulations to the 54 new members inducted into the Storm Lake Chapter of National Honor Society Monday, Nov. 24 at Storm Lake auditorium. They were joined by the 33 members inducted in …

Eight Buena Vista University media students received national honors at the annual College Media Association   MediaFest conference. The Pinnacles are CMA's flagship national honors, …

The Storm Lake High School Campus Corner class donated $1,283.83 to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center AWARE fund. The gift came from the class’s October pink clothing sales, held to …

Sioux Rapids P.E.O. Chapter GJ announces that applications are being accepted from area post-secondary women students for scholarships of   $500 to be awarded in February 2026. To be …

This December, LifeServe Blood Center invites the community to share the true spirit of the holiday season by giving the gift of life through blood donation. While families are celebrating together, …

Happy 40th anniversary to Dwight and Karen Hartje. An open house will be held at Cobblestone Ballroom on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. No gifts please as the pleasure of your presence is the gift we …

Tickets are on sale now for a memorable night filled with Christmas joy at Summit Church. Cloverton, a well-known band based in Manhattan, Kan., is making its third appearance at Summit Church in …

Three Senior Sioux Central Cheerleaders participated in the Iowa Honor Cheer on Nov. 21. Cheyanne McFarland and Ashlee Anderson participated in the Dance portion, and Bella Vazquez on the stunt side. …

Chelsea Baker of Storm Lake graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master of education degree in reading specialist emphasis in the summer of 2025.

St. Mary’s students wrapped up another successful Operation Christmas Child service project this year by packing 126 shoebox gifts for children in need around the world. This was the …

The Buena Vista County Soil & Water Conservation District will again sponsor the Dr. T.E. Shea Conservation Memorial Scholarship. A $1,500 scholarship will be presented to a Buena Vista …

The Storm Lake Public Library is losing one of its friendliest clerks, Victoria Mero. After living in Storm Lake for 20 years, Victoria is moving to Arizona with her family. “I …

There is no doubt that the current situation in our country could be termed as “full of turmoil”. While there are positive events and news, the trend seems to be full of negativity and …

The Alta-Aurelia chapter of National Honor Society inducted seven new members last week. They are, from left: Braden Aronson, Camden Reinert, Leyla Molinksy, Elsie Peterson, Emily Sanchez-Platero, …

The fund, now in its 101st year, provides coats, snow pants, boots, hats and gloves for Buena Vista County school children whose families couldn’t otherwise afford winter outerwear. …

In October, Edwards Auto pledged $20 to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s P.i.n.k. for every car sold. BVRMC P.I.N.K. helps local women with financial barriers get access to free …

Congratulations to Storm Lake native Naomi Marroquin and United Community Health Care Center employee Rosalinda Nehring who both received Unsung Hero Awards at Iowa Primary Care Association’s …

Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Gene and Vicky Boelter of Alta on Nov. 20. Your family loves you very much!

For the past 34 years, Storm Lake native Ron Demers has been telling people in northwest Iowa if they need to wear a coat when they go outside. He has served as chief meteorologist at KTIV since …