Beans are changing color south of Alta Photo by Dan Siefer.

Corn and soybean harvest across Iowa has begun and, according to experts, could prove to be the most fruitful in United States history. As of Sept. 12, the United States Department of …

Storm Lakers Jon and Patti McKenna, accompanied by their granddaughter Finley accepted the Heritage Farm Award at the Iowa State Fair in August. Like the other recipients of the award, it comes …

The Storm Lake Homecoming parade brought fans and friends to Lake Ave. on Sept. 19.

The Alta-Aurelia Homecoming parade enlivened the streets of Alta last Friday afternoon.

Back to school Mentoring Night was held Sept. 22. Food, games, prizes and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

Sept. 11 was observed at Storm Lake Elementary School and Storm Lake Middle School with a heroes parade. Among those honored were Storm Lake Police and Fire Departments, Buena Vista County …

Uncover weird, wild and wonderful stories of the great state of Iowa in the new book “Amazing Iowa” by Michelle Sprout Murray.   She will be speaking and having a book signing at the …

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization with over 350 chapters worldwide. Their mission is “No kid sleeps in the floor in our Town!” Sleep in Heavenly Peace is not affiliated …

The Storm Lake FFA Chapter will sponsor its annual Pumpkin Palooza event on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary's School West Parking Lot. This year the event will run in …

Bill and Lana Crilly of Storm Lake will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. Most days you can find them working in the yard or in the house as they continue to enjoy the love of their …

Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run   had 521 registrations and nearly 300 participants. The top three medalists for male participants were Jacob Mills, Peter Shippy and Ozwald Ocampo. The top …

During World War II the Willys MB Jeep arrived on the battlefield in wooden crates, ready for quick assembly. Built in 1941 for the U.S. military, its design and four-wheel drive made it …

Storm Lake High School class of 1967 held a reunion on Sept. 10 at Malarky’s. Attending were, front row from left: Deb (Stille) Trizila, Nancy (Otto) Sargent, Sue (Clough) Briggs and Marne …

The Storm Lake class of 1980 recently held their 45th reunion at Lake Creek. The class continues to be thankful for the outstanding education they received at SLHS. Noting the many benefits to …

Congratulations to the Sioux Central High School Homecoming king and queen candidates. Front row from left: Nora Christian, Lindsay Peck, Ava McCarty, Nevaeh Brauhn. Back: Connor Brown, Cody Holt, …

Des Moines Area Community College Brooklyn Cavanaugh of Rembrandt.   Buena Vista University Nohely Garcia Salgado, Amy Norris and Kassandra Saunders of Alta. Amy Jesse, …

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 130 students who graduated in summer 2025. Erin Parcel of Aurelia graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in psychology and human …

This year’s Daniel Fulwider Young Agent of the Year was awarded to Elizabeth Hartzell from Stille, Pierce & Pertzborn Agency. She has served on the Big “I” Young Agents …