The Newell Historical Society invites you to the Allee Mansion Christmas open house Dec. 6-7 from 1-4 p.m. You will enjoy cookies and refreshments at the mansion and a display of vintage winter coats …

Storm Lake Kiwanis Beavers presented a check for $750 to benefit Santa’s Castle at their meeting Nov. 18. Tammy Stephens, director at Santa's Castle, and Ron Hott, board president, receive the …

Early subscriber Wanda Bulten, 94, is counting her blessings this Thanksgiving. Especially three that came in the form of beautiful great grandchildren over the course of three months. …

Council 2326 of the Knights of Columbus from St. Mary’s Catholic Church is answering the call in these uncertain times of food insecurity.   Once again, the Knights are proving that small …

Newell-Fonda's Naomi (Omi) Smith signed with Dordt Defenders dance team. Front from left: Dordt's Dance coach Mel Knobloch, Omi Smith and Geoff Smith. Back: Newell-Fonda's assistant Sliver Stars …

Storm Lake Elementary School held its monthly assembly to celebrate students who were leaders on the playground. These students exemplified being ready, safe and kind every day outside with their …

Twelve students from Storm Lake Elementary School won prizes from Veso for their Dia de los Muertos Art Competition. They were given medals, certificates and wonderful prizes from Veso for their …

Sac City will soon have an honorary Mayor named Presley. Team Bark Park sponsored an election for a Dog for Mayor with Presley winning by a pawslide of votes: Presley 1157; Sonic 227 and Tillie 285. …

Cherokee Locker, a trusted name in premium meat processing for over 30 years, today announced the launch of its new e-commerce website, allowing customers across the United States to order …

A former Aurelian, Janece Valentine, received the Meritorious Achievement Award at the recent annual meeting of the Iowa Association of Justice. Valentine, a Fort Dodge attorney, was cited “for …

Alta Municipal Utilities and the City of Alta are sponsoring their 19th annual food drive to serve the disadvantaged people in our community.   As winter approaches many families and individuals …

Cub Scout Pack 105 held their annual Raingutter Regatta on Oct. 13. For this event scouts design and build their own model sail boats from kits and race them by propelling the crafts with …

Fifteen Storm Lake High School students in the iJAG program wrapped up their internships in Storm Lake at a “reverse career fair” held Thursday, Nov. 13. The auxiliary gym was full …

The Storm Lake High School varsity choir wowed an audience at Lakeside Presbyterian Church Wednesday at noon with selections they have been working on. Director Max Wallace arranged the performance …

Mild temperatures and no wind made Sunday a nice day to enjoy the outdoors. Above: A hot air balloon owned by Chris Reinert dips down in a field north of Storm Lake. Right: The lake is calm near …

Curt Ellison’s “Texas Red” chili (no beans) came out on top Saturday night at the Witter Gallery’s SOUPer CHILIn BOWLicious Cookoff at Storm Lake Municipal Golf Course. He …

Iowa’s community college students now have a powerful new resource to streamline their path to a bachelor’s degree. The Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is proud …

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 Aurelia Hometown Pride Committee is asking residents, business owners, employees, students, and other stakeholders of Aurelia to take part in a newly launched survey. Responses will help the …