Even the tiniest details about the historic flood that overwhelmed Sioux Rapids last summer are now saved for posterity in the book “The Sioux Rapids Flood June 22, 2024” Helene …

New Hy-Vee meat department manager Jared Hansen of Storm Lake began his position last spring. He has worked at Hy-Vee for a total of five years. Jared was born in South Korea; he was adopted …

The Legacy Coalition Grandparenting Summit is coming to Faith Community Church in Palmer on March 1. When life is all said and done, we want our children and grandchildren to join us in heaven …

Online reservations for Storm Lake's scenic Sunrise Campground will opened Feb.   4 at 8 a.m.   Fees will remain unchanged for the 2025 season. For information and an online …

Graduate University of Northern Iowa Sara Cargin of Schaller, bachelor of arts, psychology Beauna Thammathai of Storm Lake, bachelor of arts, music technology. Dean's List Luther …

Celebrate Lake Ave. Galentine’s Day this Saturday, Feb. 8 downtown Storm Lake. Involved are Wishing Wells Boutique, Storm Lake Candy Co., Luxe Lily, Back Road Finds, Junk Rescued, The Daily …

Congratulations to Alta-Aurelia band students Avery Westphal and Kaden Brown on a fun and successful weekend at the Quad State Honor Band hosted by University of South Dakota. The annual festival …

Grace Lutheran Preschool’s annual Beach Day always takes place in the middle of winter. The thermostat is turned up, summer clothing is worn and “Jonah and the Whale” is read. Lots …

Storm Lake Tornadoes compete at district speech contest Earning a Division I rating and moving on to compete at the state contest Feb 8 in Spencer: • Choral Reading performing …

Amanda Lesher’s journey with cervical cancer started from a routine wellness visit at the doctor. Years later, Lesher, a Schaller resident, is speaking out during cervical cancer awareness …

Catholic Schools Week 2025 is Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. This week we feature Deb Peters, St. Mary’s elementary teacher, who teaches reading and is also an interventionist. This year the theme of CSW …

Chapter JD P.E.O. celebrated the 155th anniversary of Founders Day and International P.E.O. day with a luncheon at Regatta Grill, King’s Pointe on Jan. 21, 2025. Members attending were: Maxine …

At least 100 people attended the second annual Buena Vista County Friends of the Fair Fundraiser Saturday night at the Alta Community Center. The event, which included a meal, silent auction and live …

In a special proclamation last evening, the City of Storm Lake honored Sam Ortmann on his career with the Storm Lake Fire Department. Ortmann has served since 2011, completing his time with the …

What is thought to be Storm Lake’s first TV set is on display at the Buena Vista Historical Museum. The 20” screen black and white Hallicrafter television, housed …

Opportunities to volunteer are plentiful, and now that the new year has arrived, maybe you have made a resolution to make a difference in your community. If you would like to help with the …

The Merton V. Hair Post of the American Legion, comprised of members from Early and Nemaha, took part in two holiday projects to bring joy to students at the early elementary center of …

Meet the 2025 Buena Vista County Extension Council. Front row from left: Roman De La Torre, vice chair; Valerie Olsen, chair; Carli Forbes; Jan Worthan, secretary. Back:Stephen Chambang; Miguel …

The Storm Lake Times Pilot was contacted by Minnesotans Paul Herwig and Jennifer Ilse to say they are providing a forever home for one of two Dobermans abandoned in Storm Lake last July. When …