Celebrate Lake Ave. Galentine’s Day this Saturday, Feb. 8 downtown Storm Lake. Involved are Wishing Wells Boutique, Storm Lake Candy Co., Luxe Lily, Back Road Finds, Junk Rescued, The Daily …

Congratulations to Alta-Aurelia band students Avery Westphal and Kaden Brown on a fun and successful weekend at the Quad State Honor Band hosted by University of South Dakota. The annual festival …

Grace Lutheran Preschool’s annual Beach Day always takes place in the middle of winter. The thermostat is turned up, summer clothing is worn and “Jonah and the Whale” is read. Lots …

Storm Lake Tornadoes compete at district speech contest Earning a Division I rating and moving on to compete at the state contest Feb 8 in Spencer: • Choral Reading performing …

Amanda Lesher’s journey with cervical cancer started from a routine wellness visit at the doctor. Years later, Lesher, a Schaller resident, is speaking out during cervical cancer awareness …

Catholic Schools Week 2025 is Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. This week we feature Deb Peters, St. Mary’s elementary teacher, who teaches reading and is also an interventionist. This year the theme of CSW …

Chapter JD P.E.O. celebrated the 155th anniversary of Founders Day and International P.E.O. day with a luncheon at Regatta Grill, King’s Pointe on Jan. 21, 2025. Members attending were: Maxine …

At least 100 people attended the second annual Buena Vista County Friends of the Fair Fundraiser Saturday night at the Alta Community Center. The event, which included a meal, silent auction and live …

In a special proclamation last evening, the City of Storm Lake honored Sam Ortmann on his career with the Storm Lake Fire Department. Ortmann has served since 2011, completing his time with the …

What is thought to be Storm Lake’s first TV set is on display at the Buena Vista Historical Museum. The 20” screen black and white Hallicrafter television, housed …

Opportunities to volunteer are plentiful, and now that the new year has arrived, maybe you have made a resolution to make a difference in your community. If you would like to help with the …

The Merton V. Hair Post of the American Legion, comprised of members from Early and Nemaha, took part in two holiday projects to bring joy to students at the early elementary center of …

Meet the 2025 Buena Vista County Extension Council. Front row from left: Roman De La Torre, vice chair; Valerie Olsen, chair; Carli Forbes; Jan Worthan, secretary. Back:Stephen Chambang; Miguel …

The Storm Lake Times Pilot was contacted by Minnesotans Paul Herwig and Jennifer Ilse to say they are providing a forever home for one of two Dobermans abandoned in Storm Lake last July. When …

Rep. Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) and Sen. Lynn Evans visited with Iowa National Guard members following the Condition of the Guard Address on Jan. 16.

Lottie Nelson will celebrate her 95th on Jan. 31. Cards can be sent to 35 Vista Dr., Storm Lake.

Maleia Gessner of Newell enjoys her new position at Unity Point –– Family Health Center as a lab tech starting last summer. She was previously an experience specialist-receptionist there …

“A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word …