Stories from Monday, July 10, 2017

Piles and piles of books sit on the floor waiting to be shelved as Josh Merchant settles into his new office at Buena Vista University. One special one stays at his side. It's a book of ideas, or, as he jokes, "The Josh Really Isn't Crazy Book." Merchant begins his tenure as the new BVU President with many ideas in his head, which he duly transcribes into the book for safekeeping. ...

Freedom Rocks are brightening up the landscape in several Iowa counties. These painted-boulder salutes to veterans all started with one just off Highway 25 near Menlo, Iowa. On this specific plot of land was a very large boulder that for years had been used for a graffiti canvas...

June 1, 1908- July 3, 2017

Jaymie and Jean Bral of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jaymes, to Brittany Boston, daughter of Shane and Lori Boston, of Adel. Jaymes is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Finance...

Jacob Van Manen and Katherine Sennert were united in marriage on November 19, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rembrandt. The reception and dance were held at the Alta Community Center...

April 24, 1923- July 8, 2017