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Buena Vista University Commencement Speaker Announced

Buena Vista University in Storm Lake has announced the speaker for 2024 Commencement. Jeff Anderson, Executive Director and Chief Communications Officer for the Minnesota Vikings, will serve as speaker this

Cherokee High School Teacher Fired

The Cherokee Community School Board has fired a high school teacher following his arrest on a charge of sexually exploiting a minor. The vote was taken yesterday, four weeks after

Missing Trucker Found

After months of searching, a family member says the body of missing Sac County man David Schultz has been found. David’s wife, Sarah Shultz, has told media sources that his

Star Spangled Spectacular Vendors Wanted

Storm Lake’s annual Fourth of July celebration is now accepting artist vendor applications. The Star Spangled Spectacular committee is looking for vendors with both original and commercial exhibits to display

BVU/Community First Partnership

Buena Vista University and Community First Broadcasting in Storm Lake have entered a Strategic Partnership that mutually benefits both organizations as they strive to strengthen local communities. This partnership allows

Pocahontas Community Garden

A new community garden will soon be launched at the Pocahontas Food Pantry, according to the Iowa State Extension and Outreach. The garden aims to provide fresh produce to local

Vehicle Rollover Leads to Arrest

The Storm Lake Police Department was called to the 900 block of East 5th Street in Storm Lake on Monday April 22nd at approximately 5:47 PM, in response to a

Prescription Take-Back

The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, Newell Police Department and Sioux Rapids Police Department in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Agency will hold a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday.

Crop Progress

The USDA crop report shows there were only three days suitable for fieldwork due to the weather last week. Corn planting hit 13 percent complete by the end of the

Storm Lake Downtown Assessment Public Presentation

The findings of a Storm Lake downtown assessment project will be shared during a public presentation Thursday, April 25th at 1:30 pm in the council chambers at Storm Lake City

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