When I arrived in Storm Lake in 1976 there were a number of mostly small drug stores downtown. Over time, these all disappeared and now downtown has only Walgreen’s, which came in 2008. In making a …

Tumble out of bed and stumble to the Roxy Theatre for Alta-Aurelia’s production of “9 to 5 Jr!” The classic movie starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda comes to life on stage in …

Four nights of fun are ahead with Sioux Central High School theater students performing “Clue: High School Edition.” It’s a dark and stormy night, and we’ve been invited to a very …

Storm Lake in World War II is an exhibit by Phoebe Feis on display at Witter Gallery through Nov. 25. Feis, an Alta-Aurelia graduate, has brought together some items from a previous display at Buena …

Peter Grady, a speaker for the Humanities Iowa Program, will perform at the Albert City Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The show explores the life and times of Ulysses S. Grant from his …

Buena Vista County Conservation welcomes homeschool families of all ages for a hands-on adventure with scats and skulls. This program will be Tuesday, Nov. 10. from …

The public is invited to Vista 3 Theater in Storm Lake for a double feature of family-friendly films by Ketcham Pictures Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. A special screening will mark the premiere of …

The Ridge View High School Music and Theater departments invite the public to step back in time for an enchanting evening of music, theater and feasting! The Madrigal performance will be …

Joel Wernimont will take the stage at Fonda Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. The location is the northwest corner of Fourth and Main. Admission, as always, is free, as are refreshments! …

The Cherokee Symphony will present its Fall concert with the theme, “American Composers and Friends,” on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. in the upper level of the Cherokee Community Center. This will be …

The public is invited to the second annual Dia de los Muertos community celebration at VeSo Coffee Shop Oct. 31 from 2-4 p.m. With the theme “Honoring our loved ones. Celebrating life,” …

Mark your calendars for the Storm Lake High School fall play. “Blithe Spirit” comes to Storm Lake auditorium Nov. 13-14, at 7 p.m. In this comic production, a novelist named Charles …

Get ready for Fiesta Latina on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 12-6 p.m. at Storm Lake Middle School. This year’s lineup will be bigger than ever with new live music and performers, a selection of …

“Fluidity: An Exploration of Color” is on display at Witter Gallery in Storm Lake through Oct. 30. Esther Barahona of Storm Lake blends paint on canvas using a variety of techniques.

The Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein kicked off its 2026-’27 Entertainment Series Saturday night with a performance by The Dreamboats. Next in the series is Radio Recall on …

A Touch of Broadway is celebrating their 25th year in conjunction with America’s 250th anniversary. The traveling musical troupe will perform their show “This is America” for the public on Oct. 11 at …

Get ready for Storm Lake’s Fifth Annual Oktoberfest Oct. 17 at the historic Cobblestone Ballroom and Events Center in Lakeside. The event features two live bands, including country and polka …

Riley Bell, Recreation Manager of Makoshika State Park in Glendive, Mon., will be at the Albert City Library on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. to share the history and activities the park has to offer, …