Upon America’s 250th birthday, the St. Mary’s quilters will raffle two quilts this year, while the ticket price remains at only $1. Here are the quilters, from left: Glenda Hauser, Donna Carlson, …

A landscaping project has been completed for the 1.65 acre-plot that includes the former Lake Animal Hospital, now property of Caring Paws Rescue, which is in the process of opening an animal …

Bakery and produce stands keep popping up around Buena Vista County, and they’re all operating on the honor system. Jacie Degner of Newell built a custom stand with her husband Caleb to …

The “sip and shop” grand opening of Beauty 4 Five/Pink Cactus Cafe/Southern Sips Nutrition is set for Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 215 Main St. in Alta, with a Hometown Pride ribbon cutting at …

Roma Treat will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sept. 11. A lifetime of love, many blessings and wonderful memories. You are loved and cherished. Happy birthday from your children, grandchildren and …

Connie Bellcock sent this photo of what she calls a “piggy back” cucumber. It could just as well be “mother and child.” “Grumpy old man,” is what reader Beth Dawson has called her unusual …

The Alta High School Class of 1976 met for their 50th class reunion Saturday night at Alta Golf and Country Club. They are, front row from left: Jo (Fogleman) Braunschweig, Mindy (Schuler) Anderson, …

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center would like to thank Central Bank and Interior Designer Carrie Brown for their generous donation and decorating talents to refresh the Surgical Services waiting …

The Buena Vista County Conservation Board is seeking applicants interested in serving on the conservation board for a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The five-member volunteer board helps …

The Rotary Barbecue is an annual fundraising tradition in Storm Lake and will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5- p.m. at the Storm Lake   Sunrise Pointe Golf Course. The Storm Lake …

The Buena Vista Parkinson’s Support Group will hold   its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the library at St/ Mark Lutheran Church beginning at 1:30 p.m. Kim McCoy, a nationally certified …

“The wind was a huge challenge, but made for an entertaining event,” says Joe Kucera of the Community Ed cornhole tournament held in conjunction with Wood, Wine and Blues Saturday. Winners: …

I want to use this opportunity to recognize some of the many persons and organizations in Storm Lake who make a BIG difference in the lives of people in need. And I want to invite more persons to …

Riders on the first-ever Kiwanis Beavers Bike Ride paused before takeoff for this group picture. The 20-mile ride, which faced wind gusts of 15-20 mph, took 35-plus pedalers to Alta and back, with …

Amy Forrette enjoys teaching Ag in the Classroom in Buena Vista and Clay counties, including Storm Lake, Alta and Newell-Fonda. “It’s a variety of things that I can teach,” she explained. …

With Newell’s St. Peter Lutheran Church celebrating its 120th anniversary Aug. 30, we are featuring a panoramic photo of the church and its congregation, dressed in their Sunday best, taken at the …

The Buena Vista Historical Walking Tour last Saturday was sponsored by the BV County Historical Society, City of Storm Lake and BV County Public Health