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Storm Lake St. Mary’s School participated in the Healthy Walk Iowa event Wednesday with a little help from their friends. Genesis Development walked with the student body and donated water bottles for all of the students. Buena Vista University President Josh and Carrie Merchant of Buena Vista University, Head Football Coach Grant Mollring, football players, and staff members from BVU all walked with the student body as part of their homecoming activities. ...

The Iowa Department of Education has commissioned a team of education professionals to review and recommend statewide standards for physical education and health. Teachers and administrators with Spencer Schools welcomed the effort, and shared the school’s current approach to these subject areas...

BVU faculty are passionate enough about their fields, that they spend much of their free time pursuing research and professional development opportunities around the world. For the 2018-2019 school year, several faculty members are bringing new knowledge and personal experiences to their classrooms...

Cheeleaders drum up team spirit during a Friday pep rally to kick off Homecoming Week. / Pilot Photo By Elijah Decious

A new staple of the fall season is the opening of the financial aid season with the launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on October 1. High school seniors and current college students planning to attend classes in the Fall 2019 can begin applying for financial aid with the FAFSA form, which enables students access to grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans...

AMES - The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has awarded nearly $3.5 million in scholarships to students for the 2018-19 academic year.

 Since 2005, scholarship totals for incoming freshmen and current students have tripled, thanks to gifts from donors. 

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Ridge View FFA members competed at the soil judging competition on September 27th in Sioux City. The Ridge View team comprised of  Rayann Volkert, Paige Padavich, Katlyn Wiese and Russell Brummer qualified for the State Soil Judging Competition on October 20th at Iowa State University...

CommUNITY Education offered Jr. Hitters, a program for 3rd through 6th graders designed to introduce the basic skills involved in the game of volleyball from September 10-Oct 1st. Some of the skills included bumping, setting, hitting, and serving. A total of 57 children participated in the Jr. Hitters program this year. CommUNITY Ed thanks Player Sponsors Stanton Electrict that allowed participants to sign-up for a reduced fee. / Photos submitted...

On September 22, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center held their AWARE 5K. Over 300 registered to participate in the event with 176 walkers and runners. There were also 33 that took part in the children’s fun run. Above: The female winners left to right - third place Shelia Weaver, second place Stacy Eddie and first place Keri Schuelke. Below: The male winners left to right - first place Matt Lenzmeier, second place Ethan James and third place Sam Dvergsten...

Ag Citing - Making the Ag Connection, the unique Agricultural Education program for fourth graders, began in 1998 and just completed its twentieth consecutive year in Buena Vista County. This educational partnership continues, thanks to funding from Iowa Corn Growers, Farm Credit Services of America, Farm Bureau, ISU Extension and Outreach in Buena Vista County and ISU Allee Research Farm...

DMACC’S Summer semester President’s list Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the Summer Semester President’s List.  To be eligible, a student must have completed a minimum of 6 credits and earned a 4.0 grade point average for that semester...

Storm Lake St. Mary’s High School students have earned three perfect scores in standardized tests in the latest reporting. St. Mary’s 6-12 Principal Ryan Berg reported at the September School board meeting that the ninth grade students and the eleventh grade students received 100 percent proficiency scores in reading. The eleventh grade students also received 100 percent proficient scores in math. The ninth grade students received 92 percent proficiency in math...

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has awarded nearly $3.5 million in scholarships to students for the 2018-19 academic year.

Since 2005, scholarship totals for incoming freshmen and current students have tripled, thanks to gifts from donors...

New Members include - Front Row:  Rachel James, Becca Mandernach, Beth Greenfield & Megan Morenz. Back Row: Aden Mahler, Bryce Coppock and Treyton Mahler. Speaker for the induction was Jennifer Huested (former graduate of Newell-Fonda). All NHS Members: Row 1: Brenna Emerick, Rachel James, Becca Mandernach, Beth Greenfield, Megan Morenz, *Mariana Gonzales. ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Nike caused an uproar earlier this month with its ad featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick that debuted just as the football season was about to begin. But the shoe maker’s stock is up and sales have been steady. While purpose-driven marketing can be a land mine for some companies, others like Nike have found it a useful way to appeal to their core demographic and differentiate themselves...

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The annual retired staff breakfast will be August 23. Anyone who has retired from Storm Lake Community School is invited to attend. They will meet at Lakeshore Cafe at 8 to chat for a bit, then order from the menu and eat around 8:30. If you have questions, call Marilyn at 732-7783 or Denise at 284-2843...

How can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This important question will be addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop on August 21st and August 28th from either 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. at Loring Hospital or 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sac County Extension and Outreach Office...

CHEROKEE — A new program in northwestern Iowa provides financial support for residents enrolled in West Iowa Tech Community College programs. The Cherokee County Promise program covers the cost of tuition and fees after financial aid has been applied, The Sioux City Journal reported. Students enrolled in the program commit to working and living in Cherokee County for three years after they graduate...

New teachers in Storm Lake got ready for their first class with a workshop on Tuesday. Of the 25 new teachers, 12 are elementary, nine middle school, and four high school. Front row, L to R: Hsin-Wei Chen, Andrea Vlahoulis, Amy Stewart, Jennifer Lyman, Brooke Gvvaffney, Jordan Jorgensen, Kathleen Besch, Wilmer Flores. ...