The Sioux Rapids Historical Association is bringing the Army of the Southwest to Sioux Rapids Tall Corn Days. They are a Civil War Reenactment group with members from Iowa. They will be in the Tall …

Storm Lake McDonald’s hosted a family friendly Grimace Tour event Tuesday afternoon with games, prizes, music balloon twisting and photos with Grimace. Hannah and Rachel Peterson of Early are …

A surprise delivery of cookies from Colleen Miller, president of Buena Vista County Farm Bureau, was highly appreciated by staff members at the Storm Lake Times Pilot Friday. Miller noted the …

Marilyn Tamm-Schmitt was raised in eastern Iowa and grew up with a love of nature and animals. Summer days were spent biking through the Iowa countryside, down dirt roads and along riverbeds, always …

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the American Association of Retired Persons held an informative program at King’s Pointe for seniors on how to avoid being scammed. …

Trinity Lutheran Church, 491 W. Second St. in Alta, will have Vacation Bible School Monday to Thursday, July 14-17 from 9 a.m. to noon.   This is for four-year-olds through sixth grade. …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to …

Donna Erickson turns 90 on July 22. Her family will host a party for her on July 19 from 4-7 p.m. at “The Shop”, 2171 450th St., Marathon. Come share some of your favorite memories …

Raquel Nelson urges people, “Don’t be like me. I do not recommend handling wildlife to everyone.” She successfully captured a sick fox kit on the Aurelia golf course last …

The 150th anniversary open house drew over 70 visitors to the historic Harker House Saturday afternoon, guided by the board of directors – Roger Redig, Justin Yarosevich, Carla Otto, Sue …

Selynna Butler and Madeline Combs will determine the winner of the Admiral’s Award, the best entry in the 2025 Star Spangled Spectacular Big Parade. The Admiral’s Award, bestowed by …

The application window is opening July 14 for this year’s fall Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 30 counties or extension regions. Iowans wishing to become a Master …

Jerry Kahl was honored at the Storm Lake Public Library last Thursday for two shelving units he built and donated to the library. Kahl, of Jerry’s Tree Service and Synergy Gallery, made the …

University of Iowa President’s List Jet Chanchom and John Heitman of Storm Lake. Alexis Pingel and Alaina Westphal of Aurelia.   Dean’s List Chelsea …

The 2025 Star Spangled Spectacular, with a theme of “Celebrate Freedom, Feel the Vibe in 2025!” is still accepting donations as bills from various vendors continue to come in after the …

The Buena Vista Parkinson's Support Group will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8 at an earlier time of 12:30 p.m. for this one time at St. Mark Lutheran church. The following month's …

Storm Lake and other surrounding communities really know how to celebrate the 4th of July.   I look forward to the Storm Lake Independence Day parade each year. It reminds me of my childhood and …

The descendants of Ed and Nley Ploeger held their third Ploeger reunion on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Schaller Shelter House with 24 family members attending.  Those attending were Shari …