Caring Paws Rescue is inviting local pet owners to take an important step in protecting their dogs’ health by participating in a low-cost heartworm testing event on Saturday, April 4, from 9 …

Buena Vista County Fair board conducted a successful Bingo night last Saturday at Lake Creek. Around 80 people attended. This year’s fair is July 8-12. Front row, from left: Katie Nehring, Calli …

Storm Lake’s annual Independence Day celebration is now accepting Grand Marshal nominations for its 2026 Big Parade. The completion of a three-question nomination form will allow the committee to …

The second Storm Lake Legislative Forum of the Iowa State Legislature 2026 session is planned for Saturday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise Golf Course clubhouse. The forums are sponsored by the …

Chautauqua shelter house has a new look with a newly installed steel roof, new floor surface, lighting and ceiling for the west hall. The shelter was restored after being damaged in storms last …

Saunas are normally associated with day spas and luxurious self-care, but traditionally they were a warm room for bathing and saving water. Ask Jenna Bernhoft, Storm Lake Times Pilot bookkeeper, …

Terry Argotsinger has set out to recreate a nostalgic painting by artist Dave Barnhouse, right, where a John Deere and a Farmall are pitted against one another in a tractor pull. A pulling contest …

Wilson School, Charles City project owe $170k, architect claims A bench trial was scheduled for next March involving an Ankeny architect who rendered designed services for the Wilson School …

Property taxes in Storm Lake are expected to rise again in 2027.  Levy proposals from the top three taxing entities in Storm Lake – the school district, the city and the county – show …

After Storm Lake School District announced plans to cut $1.5 million from its budget, the school board is considering hiking its property tax levy nearly 8%.  A budget notice the district …

The Northwest Iowa regional transit authority is in serious financial trouble.  Hence the authority’s CEO and deputy CEO approached the Storm Lake City Council earlier this month to …

SLPD no longer making fun of defendants At the end of Monday’s city council meeting, Councilman Don Piercy complained to the city’s code enforcement office of junked vehicles at specific …

Circle 6 Farm & Ranch is a northwest Iowa family-owned operation focused on raising high-quality, locally-sourced meat and other farm products while providing consumers with a trustworthy …

The first robins have been spotted. “This batch is here to stay,” says Marilyn Schmitt, “and it was so calming last night to listen to their sweet chirps as the sun set.” P

TransAgra is proud to announce the launch of Culbac Field Recovery Solution, which the company calls a groundbreaking biological product designed to accelerate the breakdown of crop residues after …

Jorge Ortega-Ortega, 28, of Cherokee was convicted of homicide by vehicle in connection with a March 19, 2025, crash on Iowa Highway 3 East of Cherokee. According to court records, Ortega-Ortega …

Logan Sampers has been hired as the new Alta-Aurelia High School principal, taking over for Ben Schekirke, who has accepted another position in the Omaha, Neb., area. “With a strong passion …

The Storm Lake City Council has approved initial membership for a new Mayor's Civic Leadership Advisory Committee. The volunteer committee will offer guidance and suggestions to help ensure both the …

Coffee Tree hosted a meet and greet Saturday with Ashley WolfTornabane for Congress. There were at least two dozen in attendance for the Democratic candidate. WolfTornabane was the first …

A Newell man will spend decades in prison after a Buena Vista County jury convicted him on dozens of charges stemming from the sexual abuse of his wife and minor child. Cristobal Del Angel, 38, …