Pumpkin Palooza Pumpkin Palooza was sponsored by the Storm Lake FFA in the St. Mary’s High School parking lot Saturday morning. Alta Hometown Days The first-ever Alta Hometown …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its recognition as one of 386 Cleanest Hospitals in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. BVRMC is one of only 12 hospitals in …

At Buena Vista University, students experience a transformative education that blends academics, hands-on learning, and personalized support. Through close faculty mentorship, meaningful real-world …

Storm Lake St. Mary’s fifth and sixth graders traveled to Sioux Rapids to enjoy the afternoon at Gabrielson Park - Gustafson Lake. Students were instructed on canoeing and got the chance to …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Young at Heart program held an in-person session in September. The session, “Putting Your Flowers and Garden to Bed for the Winter,” featured …

Steve Mead was installed as president of the Storm Lake Hy-Noon Kiwanis Club Monday by Pam Henderson of Alta, Lieutenant Governor of the Nebraska-Iowa District of Kiwanis. Mead succeeds Gary …

Cedar Creek Sanctuary animal rescue of Fonda, run by Marilyn Schmitt, is sponsoring a pet photo contest with a “Halloween” or “Autumn Vibes” theme. Enter a photo of your …

Real Estate Specialists is proud to welcome Jaymie Bral as the newest member of its team of realtors serving the Storm Lake area. Jaymie brings a unique blend of community connection, energy, …

Hope for Life Women’s Resource Center will host its annual banquet on Oct. 28 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at Summit Church in Alta. Guest speaker will be Adam Timmeran, two-time Super …

Dave Dvergsten of Security Trust & Savings Bank in Storm Lake was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association for more than 50 years of service at a bank.  The award was presented …

Storm Lake Elementary School fifth   grade student ambassadors were announced last week. These are students who embody our mantra of being ready, safe and kind in and out of the classroom. Many …

The Real Ridge Runners Fall Rendezvous 50th anniversary will be held on Oct. 10-12 with the school day on Friday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All re-enactors from 1740-1880s time period are …

Jorge and Marta Sandoval, their daughter Jessica Mosier, Marta’s sister Joanna Chavez-De Leon, and Joanna’s son Mauri make up this extended family business pleasing customers at the Storm …

The winner of the 2025 St. Mary’s quilt is Ann Grundmeier of Storm Lake. The quilt raffle, conducted by St. Mary’s guild, attracts hundreds of ticket buyers, and the drawing took place at …

Oct. 5-11 is 4-H week so we are featuring two Pride of Iowa winners from the Buena Vista County Fair:  Colton and Evie Reitsma. Pride of Iowa is a fun way for 4-Hers to show their cooking …

Real Estate Specialists of Storm Lake, Iowa, is excited to formally introduce Velvet Buford as one of our newest team members! Her good old-fashioned relationship-building skill, as used in …

Newell-Fonda’s raucous homecoming pep rally went quiet Friday evening when high school Principal Christopher Feldhans took the mic. “As soon as things went bad the texts started,” …

Class reunions give former students a chance to relive memories. In the case of the Storm Lake and St. Mary’s Class of 1965’s 60th reunion held Sept. 19-21, a unique “memory …

This year’s banquet theme is “Rooted in Purpose, Growing in Impact.” Enjoy a meal, bid at the silent auction and learn about the progress of this vibrant local faith-based …