The Albert City Public Library will host Brad Wilkening on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. for his presentation “Lessons of the Holocaust.” Brad has designed this program to help show …

The Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will hold a Frozen Soup and Pan Sale from Oct. 1-15. Orders can be placed in the BVRMC Auxiliary Gift Shop or by contacting Lisa Alesch by phone at …

The City of Aurelia has been awarded a Trees for Kids grant through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to plant 10 new trees within the city’s right-of-way. The grant provides up to …

Lake View Speakers Series will kick off its third season with guest Valerie Hemingway on Saturday, Oct. 4. In the late 1950s, she was a young Irish journalist stationed in Spain when informed …

Paxtons Jewelry has once again teamed up with   BVRMC’s   P.I.N.K. for the annual Balloon Bash and Cake Dig fundraiser. Every $15 donation gets a chance to bash a balloon and win a …

The Albert City-Truesdale class of 1970 met on Aug. 23 at the Cobblestone in Storm Lake. The tables were decorated in orange and black, the school colors. Several tables displayed pictures and …

Congratulations to Tierney Thompson, 12, of Schaller, who won first place in the “12 Girls” class at the 35th annual State Pedal Pull Championship held in Burt Sept. 6. The daughter of …

Nature Sprouts is for children ages two to five years. It will be held once a month, May through October at Storm Lake Marina. Each month will be a new theme and we will have story, crafts, snacks …

As the Director of Multicultural and Anti-racism Ministries in Iowa, I feel called to speak from the heart. The church is meant to be both a safe place for those who are pushed aside and a strong …

The public is invited to Caring Paws Rescue Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Frank Starr Park shelter house. Ministers Rev. Jennifer Olson of Lakeside …

A come and go celebration of Life for Jim Fitzpatrick will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 3-5 p.m. at Puff’s in Storm Lake

The Northwest Iowa Artisan Road Trip (A.R.T.) will be held Oct. 4-5.   The self-guided studio tour held each October showcases original fine art from local artists in Northwest Iowa.   …

“I love Cherokee,” commented Bacilia Beisswenger. “I love small towns.” Bacilia got her RN degree in Guatemala; now she’s required to get her license for her RN …

Mick Polich, Storm Lake guitarist, bassist and music educator, was inducted into the Iowa Rock ’n Roll Music Association’s Hall of Fame as part of his former band, Sons of Gladys Kravitz. …

Karina Jacuinde of Storm Lake has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2025 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

It’s that time of year. Bring in your weird vegetables and fruits or email a photo to dcullen@stormlake.com. Here is a potato brought in joined at the hip.

Subscriber Lois Sutton has created a coloring book illustrated with images of Storm Lake storefronts and lakefront nostalgia. Sutton, who was raised in Alta, Cherokee and Storm Lake graduated …

Each year, Iowa families, schools, workplaces, and entire communities are affected by the deep pain of suicide. But every Iowan has the power to help change the outcome, says Mackenzie DeJong …

The Sioux Central FFA chapter of Sioux Rapids, has been recognized for the 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a two-star ranking. Truly a mark of …

Next week, the Sac County area quilters will host their 10th biennial Sac County Quilt-A-Fair and it promises to be another phenomenal show. Area quilters are busy finishing quilts, getting the …