Emotions ran high in Pomeroy Monday evening as council members voted to sell the town’s Community Hall to Byron Stuart, the owner of the popular music venue, Byron’s. On Sept. 9, the …

Fonda's Labor Day weekend was all about good times and community fun. The parade drew crowds, families lined the streets, and kids enjoyed the festivities. The Saturday night rodeo was the …

While Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are affected by significant cuts statewide this school year, Prairie Lakes AEA has seen the largest percentage decrease in its workforce, with staffing …

Supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered at Storm Lake Marina on Sunday afternoon to set off for a boat parade to show their support for the candidate in the upcoming election. A …

Pocahontas County is inviting visitors to see Fonda through a new lens with the recent installation of a life-sized kaleidoscope in North Park. Just in time for Labor Day, this vibrant piece adds a …

As the school year kicks off, students in Storm Lake High School's Building Trades class aren't sitting behind desks; they're jumping straight into hands-on learning jumping in hammers first, …

Holstein native Nicole Boyle had a clear vision and mission when she opened Wholehearted and Healthy Physical Therapy. Strategically located in the heart of downtown Holstein, the clinic shares its …

Storm Laker Carole Suhr spent the beginning of this summer enjoying the trip of a lifetime, navigating the Big Apple like a native East Villager. At the spry age of 89, Carole joined her daughter …

There has been significant community discussion over the past few months about the future use of the Alta-Aurelia Central Office Building and the former Alta High School. The Alta-Aurelia School …

The 73rd annual Schaller Pop Corn Days was held last weekend, July 12 and 13, in Schaller. Despite sweltering temperatures, the event saw high attendance and offered various …

Late last month, two female Doberman Pinschers were found wandering near the lake, hungry, alone, and in dire need of help. Thankfully, the duo was discovered before any more harm could come to them, …

Iowa's Epique Realty is a familiar name throughout western Iowa and beyond. While many of their listings get plenty of inquiries, one pulled in an incredible number of calls recently—a …

The Storm Lake Community School District is undertaking an impressive initiative by building a storm and tornado shelter in the newest wing of the Early Elementary School. Jeff Tollefson, Storm Lake …

The 2024 Buena Vista County Fair is just around the corner promising a week full of exciting events and activities for all age. The annual fair will be held at the Buena Vista County fairgrounds in …

Last spring, our own Jamie Knapp was hard at work covering the High School Girls State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, when the Newell-Fonda Mustangs went up against …

Extension’s new look Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County is now settled in its new office at 701 Seneca Street. A June 5 ribbon cutting marked the completion of …

The guidelines developed through collaboration between the Storm Lake Community School District and the Buena Vista County Attorney's Office to address attendance issues and chronic absenteeism have …

The Alta City Council held a special meeting on Monday morning to address the vacancies left by two council members, Willie Lang and Lee Meyer. Mayor Kevin Walsh described the situation as …

Twins Tatum and Noah Shepherd have always shared a special bond. The daughter and son of Dr. Jason and Dr. Lisa Shepherd of Schaller, Tatum and Noah are gearing up for a new chapter in their lives as …

The Alta-Aurelia Middle School cafeteria brimmed with concerned community members Monday evening during the regular school board meeting. Their purpose: to confront the aftermath of the “Call the …