Calling all employers, community leaders, providers and parents to attend a Child Care Community Engagement Lunch & Learn meeting for Buena Vista County 12-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at 824 Flindt …

The City of Alta is one of five Iowa towns to receive grants of $20,000 for Rural Housing Readiness Assessment from the the Iowa Economic Development Authority. A total of $385,000 in Empower …

For Rosalie Pierce-Rhodes ’76, Schaller Memorial Chapel is more than a place for musical performances. It is where a once-quiet student found her voice, developed confidence, and formed friendships …

The official launch of Thrive Iowa of Buena Vista County attracted over 100 educators, non-profit organizations, health care professionals, social service and government agencies, religious leaders …

Mid terms — the academic kind — loomed heavily at Buena Vista University Monday morning, and what better way to de-stress than at an oxygen bar set up in front of the library. “Dam Good …

Dancing and dining German-style was the order of the day – and night – at Oktoberfest, which attracted 300 people to the Cobblestone Saturday. The free event is sponsored by generous donors.

A helicopter delivered the game ball to Sioux Rapids Friday night just in time for the Sioux Central Rebels’ game against Sibley-Ocheyedan. “We were in contact with someone from Mason City …

Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs.  USDA and President Donald Trump announced …

Less than two weeks after the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency was stepping up enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, the USDA’s lawyers are arguing in court that …

The City of Storm Lake is refusing to answer whether it will renegotiate its rates with a law firm that billed county taxpayers at rates a district court judge found unreasonably high—by as much as …

With two weeks until mid-term elections, Lahn confident Iowa will stay red Zach Lahn told Buena Vista County Republicans to pay no heed to polls showing Iowa Republicans lagging behind Democrats …

Lawsuits, liens pile up over derelict school building Earlier this month, Shawn Foutch said the redevelopment of the Cherokee Wilson School into apartments is “dead.”  Foutch told …

Iowa is expected to spend over $1 billion more than it raises in revenues in the current fiscal year, the Revenue Estimating Conference found Friday — but Iowa Department of Management Director …

A large limb broke off a tree, stretching over the sidewalk in front of the South School Apartments on Cayuga Street last Wednesday.

New and expectant mothers gathered at the Storm Lake Elementary School on Saturday for a community discussion on maternal health. The event was hosted by SALUD, in partnership with the Iowa Maternal …

Randy’s Stone and Glass Vintage Furniture is set to open next week at 522 Lake Ave., the space formerly occupied by Wishing Wells and before that, Peach Blossom. Randy Kane of Cherokee has …

Iowa Select Farms and the Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation has launched a new “Farm to Frontline” initiative, providing $222,000 in support to 65 rural fire departments across Iowa, including …

The public is invited to the official launch of Thrive Iowa Buena Vista County. The event takes place Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. on the campus of Buena Vista University, 610 W. Fourth St. …

The Hot Pepper Eating Competition is a new event that will kick off Fiesta Latina Oct. 25 from 12:15-1 p.m. at Storm Lake Middle School. Ten participants ages 18 years or older, will each have …