The Star Spangled Spectacular Committee has announced the winners of the 2026 Children’s Art Contest, held under this year’s theme, “Built on Freedom. Bound by Community.” The contest included two
Fundraising for Storm Lake’s 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular kicks off Monday, June 1, as volunteers launch the annual campaign supporting one of northwest Iowa’s largest Independence Day celebrations. Organizers say
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors got a closer look Tuesday at a major shift in how Iowans will access mental health and behavioral health services — a statewide
Storm Lake police say a local man is facing multiple charges after an early morning traffic stop over the holiday weekend. Around 2:16 a.m. Sunday, an officer pulled a vehicle
A Storm Lake High School student earned national honors at the Jobs for America’s Graduates National Career Development Conference (NCDC), held April 19–21 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Eden Etse
Seventeen Sioux Central FFA members attended the Iowa State FFA Convention in Ames April 19–21, taking part in competitions, service activities and leadership sessions while exploring the Iowa State University
St. Mary’s middle school students wrapped up the school year with a trip to Living History Farms in Urbandale, an experience designed to rotate annually among science, fine arts and
St. Mary’s third-grade students recently spent part of their week in the Bernard ’40 and June (Beck) Christenson Science Classroom, taking part in a hands-on chemistry lesson made possible through
The Storm Lake Municipal Band will return to the historic Sunset Park Bandshell this summer for its 92nd season, featuring seven free Sunday concerts from late May through early July.
