With all the publicity about The Senders, that legendary band that played for the grand reopening of the Cobblestone Ballroom, we heard from Dan Peterson of Athens, Ga., played with the group from …

Panthers pitch in for Operation Christmas Child successful Operation Christmas Child service project this year by packing 181 shoebox gifts for children in need around the world. This is the 17th …

This year it’s the drainage department’s turn to decorate. Lending their personal touch are BV County Drainage Engineer Brian Blomme, right, and his assistant Eric Younginger, left. They …

Lakeshore Cyclery in Storm Lake hosted the Iowa Bicycle Coalition as part of its 2024 Iowa Bike Shop Tour Monday.  This stop is part of the Coalition’s 2024 Bike Shop Tour, a …

Upper Des Moines Opportunity’s Adopt-A-Family program is well underway, with over half of the families and all of the seniors already adopted. The program matches generous individuals, …

Alta-Aurelia Shooting Sports started out with five members. Now 14 years later, there are 47 on the team, in grades 4-12. And it takes money to pay for everyone’s ammunition and their entry …

Get ready to brave the cold Thursday evening. The 2024 Miracle on Lake Avenue lighted parade will have more entries than ever, says Storm Lake United Executive Director Laura Hanks. …

Storm Laker Madeline Best has been chosen for two roles in the Nutcracker Ballet with the American Midwest Ballet at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts in Spirit Lake Dec. 6 and 7. …

Cracked Reeds is coming to Fonda Arts Center, bringing us an afternoon dedicated to the Christmas season. This is a saxophone ensemble from Humboldt, having performed earlier this year at the arts …

As part of its annual Hams for the Holidays campaign, Hy-Vee employees will join with local first responders to distribute 200 Hormel Cure 81 hams on Wednesday, Dec. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. while …

Congratulations to Joyce Haahr, the winner of the Sugar Bowl Gift Shop’s drawing for a $500 Sugar Bowl gift card. The special drawing took place last Saturday, which was Small Business Saturday

Another seasonal favorite, Santa’s Secret Workshop, kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5. St. Mary’s High School sponsors this fun activity where children shop for inexpensive presents for all …

Please help us wish Arlene Waggie of Newell a happy 90th birthday on Dec. 17. We would love to have friends shower her with cards to celebrate her special day. Her address is Box 421, Newell, IA …

The Mr. Goodfellow coats, boots and more are in at Albert City-Truesdale. Here Principal Ashley Dirks, school board president Kim Ellrich and two students pose with some of the purchases. Mr. …

The Storm Lake Police Association’s Toy and Food Drive began on Dec. 2 and runs until Tuesday, Dec. 17. This is the 18th year that the Police Association has placed a Christmas tree in the …

For the last three and a half years, Janet Puff, from Redondo Beach, Calif., has visited Storm Lake for two or three months at a time to help her dad, Jim Selleck, who’s 91. Janet is a 1980 …

Jaime Meza always starts his dog grooming sessions with a “before” photo.  The two-year Schaller resident started his own grooming salon, Perritos by Jaime Meza, in Schaller in …

Houston is one of several cats rescued from Vista Estates Mobile Home Community. The six-month-old orange, neutered male is now vaccinated and ready for a loving home. Houston likes to sleep and …

Monthly Blood Donation thank you: “Dear donor, I am thankful for your sacrifice so my liver cancer surgery could be successful. I prayed for you and thank you from the bottom of my …

A collaborative effort between Delta Dental, Buena Vista County Public Health, United Community Health Center, Storm Lake Public School Systems, I-Smile, Crawford County Community Health, and Buena …