Last June, Dr. Paris Schroeder arrived to begin her work at Family 1st Dental in Storm Lake. She graduated from the University of Iowa Dental School last May; her undergrad degree was from the …

This year's holiday display at the Buena Vista County Historical Museum features lots of vintage decorations from yesteryear, plus a bucket of actual coal, which most of us haven’t seen for …

Tanya Hernandez “Never let a guy tell you what to do,” says Mom. The daughter of Iris and Victor Hernandez and big sister to 12-year-old Victor Manuel, Tanya Hernandez is …

This nice drone photo was used to make our Storm Lake Times Pilot Christmas ad in the Dec. 25 edition. The nighttime bird’s- eye view was taken by Dan Seifer, who we forgot to credit in the ad. …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award for the seventh consecutive year. According to the …

Due to an accident, there’s been a change in the Lake View Speaker Series.   Valerie Hemingway, author of 2004’s Running with the Bulls, My Years with the Hemingways, has been …

The kiddos at Ready Set Grow! got a sweet surprise last week — gift certificates to the Storm Lake Candy Company, courtesy of Kaleidoscope Marketing of Storm Lake.

Upper Des Moines Opportunity’s Adopt A Family program was a big success again this year with 150 families and 50 seniors served. Generous individuals and groups bring in gifts for those less …

MS support Group will have its first meeting on Jan. 14, from 5-6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Holstein United Methodist church in the fellowship hall. There is accessible parking on …

Buena Vista University’s Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week from Nov. 18-22 on campus. A standout moment occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 19, when Scott …

Peach the News Hound found a new playground that popped up last week behind the Sunrise Cottages and beside the campground. The old playground was damaged beyond repair in a storm earlier this year.

Thank to readers who shared photos of presents wrapped with official 2024 Storm Lake Times Pilot wrapping paper. Thank you for including us as a source of news and opinion, and for welcoming us under …

Sugar Bowl Gift Shop owners Liz Smith, left, and Holly Schipper, right, presented a check for $1,000 to Michelle Patten, center, of Santa’s Castle board. Check out Santa’s Castle this …

Amy Schlafer, a board member of Bango Haunted Crib of Schaller, made a $200 donation to the Friends of the Aurelia Public Library in Aurelia on Dec. 20. Roger Redig, Chairman of the Friends of the …

St. Mary’s students in grades 3-5 put together this Nativity scene Friday as part of their dramatization of the birth of Christ. From left: Myron Cook, Emery Sibenaller, Thiago Gracia, Lauren …

Storm Lake Middle School’s seventh and eighth graders entertained Dec. 16 at their winter concert with selections from the band, choir and ukulele choir

God’s gift to the world   While a vast majority of Americans still celebrate Christmas, only half of them believe that the Biblical record of Jesus’ birth accurately …

We were fortunate to be able to catch up with the Man of the Hour, Santa Claus, recently before he took off on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve. Santa is pictured here with Nora and Jocelyn …

Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation donated specialized equipment to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Rehab Services department, making an incredible impact on pediatric …

The drawing was Wednesday, Dec. 18, for the literary gift baskets up for grabs at Storm Lake Public Library. Winners included Kim and Rick Martin, Larson Oil, Heartland Insurance and Rick and Carol …