Congratulations to these Storm Lake High School 2025 graduates who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy from the State of Iowa: Stephany Arbizu Guerra, Rafael Arellano, Daniel Chinchilla, Fernanda …

Kirkwood Community College Rodrigo Cortes of Storm Lake.   Nebraska Wesleyan University Hailey Anderson of Storm Lake.   South Dakota State Pamela Vang …

A surprise 70th birthday and retirement party for Dean Stough will be held on Sunday, June 29 at 2 p.m. at Connor’s Lounge in Remsen. Be there a little early! An open house will be held after.

Needlepoint scenes that once served as chair covers in Buena Vista University’s Larsen Dining room are now preserved as wall art in the hallway behind President Brian Lenzmeier’s …

Lindsay DeHaan of Storm Lake is looking forward to her new position as assistant principal at Storm Lake Middle School. “I’m excited to bring new energy to the Middle School this …

Chautauqua Park was buzzing with activity Sunday, June 8 as the City of Storm Lake and King’s Pointe Resort hosted Kids Fest 2025. From foam parties and face painting to inflatable games …

The BVRMC Young at Heart day trip was held on June 4, 2025. Forty participants and BVRMC staff enjoyed a chartered bus ride to Milford. The day included a guided tour of the Silo Ridge Peony Farm, a …

Hope Haven is pleased to announce it has received a $720 grant from the AES Foundation’s “Round It Up” charity program. Arby’s in Storm Lake, selected Hope Haven as their …

90 years young! Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you! Please help Gordon Haefner on his 90th birthday on June 24 with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 2387 Quail Ave., …

Buena Vista County has been working to bring the marina at Storm Lake Marina back to life, and hosted their first event Friday – a Naturalist Lunchbox with Cassie Wendl, certified wildlife …

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2025. Local students who graduated include:   Storm Lake Kelli Cameron graduated with a master …

Platinum Sixth grade: Grace Beck Eighth grade: Jennifer Behm and Annabell Gyi Freshmen: Coral Contreras-Negrete, Chelsey Gibbins and Cael Phelps Sophomores: Jessa Fetrow, …

Lori and Dale Arends will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 19. Please join them to help celebrate at an open house at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Newell on Sunday, June 22 from …

Thank you to all the families who came out to the annual Buena Vista County Conservation Fishing Derby on June 7. Five participants caught fish and won fishing poles: Breckyn Ripke, Violet Struss, …

The 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and newly published author of “Gay Poems for Red States” performed and discussed his work to around 15 guests at the Storm Lake Public Library last …

Puff’s Bar and Grill held its “Puff-icial” Summer Kickoff Friday with nearly 100 people in attendance.  Owners Lance and Drew Bellinghausen announced their support of …

Tonya Hinners is a busy lady. Her day starts with a 5 a.m. daily devotional prayer time, treadmill time and Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 7 a.m. After that she gets ready to greet the children …

The Buena Vista Parkinson’s Support Group will hold   its meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the library at St Mark Lutheran church. The B.V. Parkinson’s Support Group …

In May, 39 Buena Vista University music students embarked on an international performance tour of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This 10-day tour gave students the opportunity to take in the sites, …

When the sun is shining, the music is playing, and you’re living your best summer life, donating blood may not be on your bucket list. But here is why it should be. Summer is one of the most …