Molly was relinquished to Lake Animal Hospital in June because her owner had to be moved into a nursing home. Molly had a calm, quiet life alone with her human, and is looking for something similar …

Platinum Freshmen: Chelsey Gibbins, Cael Phelps and Peyton Phelps Sophomores: Jessa Fetrow, Ruby Phelps and Danica Young Juniors: Neely Bacon, Carissa Elsden and Stephanie Murray Seniors: Harley …

Can you guess who this duo is supposed to be? Dani Young, left, and Karla Limones put together quick outfits for Duo Day Thursday as part of Homecoming week. They’re Winnie the Pooh and Piglet!

Buena Vista University and Seaboard Triumph Foods have formed a strategic partnership to enhance the well-being of the communities and individuals they serve, mutually benefiting both organizations. …

Congratulations to Megan Benz 9-12 instrumental music teacher at Alta-Aurelia High School, for receiving the 2025 Northwest Iowa Band Masters Association Martin Crandell Excellence in Education …

Jerry Kahl of Synergy Live Edge Gallery and Jerry’s Tree Service in Storm Lake has designed and donated this one-of-a-kind book display unit for the Storm Lake Public Library. Here he installs …

Kee Live Music Festival in Cherokee is this weekend, celebrating its 25th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18. The festival will see six bands come to town, …

Witter Gallery will host a paint pour string pull workshop on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. Cost is $12 and includes all materials. Please register by calling …

 Buena Vista University has opened its Glass Slipper Shop Dress Drive. Donate your used formal dresses. Dresses in good condition, any size, any style are accepted. Plus size dresses are in …

Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s AWARE fund, holiday gifts were provided to patients fighting cancer this winter. Cindy Haselhoff, a patient …

Even though she retired in 2023, Peg Rohlk of Alta is still a busy lady. Peg worked for 24 years as administrative assistant at the Storm Lake Middle School. She worked under four principals in her …

A “Pawsta Dinner” and Silent Auction fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Unity Church, 812 Audubon Street, Sac City. Pawsta, meatballs, cheesy …

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 560 students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher …

As students return to the classroom for their spring semester, it’s a good time for high school seniors and college freshmen to apply for scholarships through the Iowa Central Community College …

The Storm Lake Public Library’s CommUNITY Book Club has announced its selections for January through April 2025. CommUNITY Book Club has been meeting to discuss both fiction and non-fiction …

The Buena Vista County Fair board invites you to the second annual Friends of the Fair Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Alta Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served …

The Midwest All Music Association delivered $1,000 checks to middle school music departments at St. Mary’s, Storm Lake Public, Newell-Fonda, Sioux Central and Alta-Aurelia Monday and Tuesday. …

The Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary presented awards to the 2024 scholarship recipients during a reception in December. High School Senior Scholarship: Jenna Merten, Storm Lake St. …

Storm Lake Mayor Mike Porsch read a proclamation during the City Council meeting Monday, recognizing Brandon Ripke, for his career of public service as a volunteer firefighter in Storm Lake. Ripke …