Chautauqua Park was buzzing with activity Sunday, June 8 as the City of Storm Lake and King’s Pointe Resort hosted Kids Fest 2025. From foam parties and face painting to inflatable games …

The BVRMC Young at Heart day trip was held on June 4, 2025. Forty participants and BVRMC staff enjoyed a chartered bus ride to Milford. The day included a guided tour of the Silo Ridge Peony Farm, a …

Hope Haven is pleased to announce it has received a $720 grant from the AES Foundation’s “Round It Up” charity program. Arby’s in Storm Lake, selected Hope Haven as their …

90 years young! Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you! Please help Gordon Haefner on his 90th birthday on June 24 with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 2387 Quail Ave., …

Martial law was imposed last weekend on Los Angeles when President Trump ordered in the California National Guard to disband lawful protests over the deportation of Latino immigrants. The military …

Charlie Dvergsten pitched his third career no-hitter and struck out 16 batters to help Storm Lake beat Lakes Conference rival Cherokee 13-0 last Thursday at Cherokee. The Tornadoes offered …

We celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday. It’s a good day to also celebrate George Washington, who was the “Father of Our Country.” George did not have any children of his …

Storm Lake scored four runs in the top of the fifth inning to take control and then plated four more in the sixth to pull away as the Tornadoes beat Lakes Conference rival Cherokee 11-2 last Thursday …

Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” focused on manners and goodness, two virtues sometimes forgotten today. Shortly before the novel was published, our Founding Fathers settled …

Trevor Tauber went 4-for-4 and drove in four runs and combined with Gunnar Baron to pitch a one-hitter as Newell-Fonda beat Northwood-Kensett 16-2 in a nonconference game last Thursday at Fonda. …

Iowa’s DOGE task force, a Governor Reynolds’ creation channeling the 2025 federal DOGE Department headed until recently by Elon Musk, last week discussed the possible consolidation of …

Kinzee Hinders had two hits and drove in three runs, and Anna Mercer pitched a no-hitter as Newell-Fonda, ranked No. 3 in Class 1A, defeated Pocahontas Area 10-1 in a Twin Lakes Conference game last …

Rylee Yager fired a three-hit shutout and struck out seven as Class 3A No. 5-ranked Estherville Lincoln Central defeated Sioux Central 11-0 in a nonconference game last Thursday at Estherville. …

A lifetime ago, I worked at a small-town newspaper setting type, pasting up pages, covering city council and school board meetings, writing features and a column. It was great training for meeting …

In 1957 I was 12 years old. It was a beautiful summer night at the Little League ballpark, now named Jim Reese Field, next to East School. The lights were on. Fans lined the fence and filled the …

The Bridge canvas is 100’ x 16’

Buena Vista County Historical Museum is happy to report that it has received enough donations to “almost” cover the cost of the new roof and brickwork necessary after the tremendous wind …

Buena Vista County has been working to bring the marina at Storm Lake Marina back to life, and hosted their first event Friday – a Naturalist Lunchbox with Cassie Wendl, certified wildlife …

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2025. Local students who graduated include:   Storm Lake Kelli Cameron graduated with a master …

Platinum Sixth grade: Grace Beck Eighth grade: Jennifer Behm and Annabell Gyi Freshmen: Coral Contreras-Negrete, Chelsey Gibbins and Cael Phelps Sophomores: Jessa Fetrow, …