Newell-Fonda students were recognized during the May 6 awards ceremony for their accomplishments in academics, music, and community involvement. Several local scholarships were presented.   …

In an effort to support the youth of Buena Vista County, it is our pleasure to invite you to be a sponsor of the Buena Vista County Fair. This year’s event will be taking place July 9-13, 2025. …

Due to age and wind damage, the 50-foot-tall steeple atop St. Mark Lutheran Church was removed last Friday. The 3,000-pound steeple would creak when the wind blew, causing the roof structure to twist …

Join us at ISU Extension and Outreach for a special Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vendor Training on May 28 at 9 a.m. This is the first step for fruit, vegetable and honey producers to …

Bethany Urban Haddad is enjoying her position as elementary school general music teacher for grades two through five at the Storm Lake Elementary School. “I love the students,” she …

Storm Lake Middle School 7th and 8th grader presented their Spring Concert May 1

A generous offer has been made to provide matching funds for donations received by Witter Gallery before midnight June 30. Every donation or membership purchase will be matched up to $100 per …

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so this week we are featuring several generations of mothers. Carrie Finke, the mother of Gina Hartman, Gina and Gina’s two daughters, Allie and Hailey, are …

The Buena Vista Parkinson's Support Group will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the library at St. Mark Lutheran church. The B.V. Parkinson's Support Group is …

Dia Del Nino, or, Children’s Day, was celebrated Wednesday at Storm Lake Early Elementary School with assemblies, games, videos, pinatas and special inflatable guests. Spanish teacher Liliana …

Concordia University, Nebraska's natural sciences department recently held its annual banquet, recognizing graduating seniors and students who have displayed outstanding service and scholarship …

Cub Scout Pack 105, which serves scouts in Storm Lake and the surrounding area, has had some special events so far in 2025. On Feb. 24 the pack celebrated the annual Blue and Gold Banquet. This …

Buena Vista University’s Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship celebrated the innovation and ambition of its student entrepreneurs during the Citizens 1st National Bank Pitch Competition, …

Storm Lake High School’s Iowa Jobs for American’s Graduates   program makes a difference for students, providing career development and leadership training for tomorrow’s …

Harley Doyel of St. Mary’s High School, Breanna Sawvell of Alta-Aurelia High School, Taylor Kragel of Sioux Central High School and Lillie Hoffman and Hannah Taylor of Storm Lake High School …

Storm Lake’s Hy-Noon Kiwanis Club held its annual lunch Monday to honor Storm Lake and St. Mary’s top-ranked middle and high school students. Pictured from left, front row: Fletcher …

Stille Pierce & Pertzborn of Storm Lake, along with Grinnell Mutual named Kerrigan Pedersen of Alta as one of 80 recipients of a 2025 Road to Success scholarship for $1,000. “We're …