Storm Lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Board of Trustees of Buena Vista University have approved a five-year extension of Dr. Brian Lenzmeier’s contract as BVU President with a unanimous vote. Lenzmeier has been the interim president since May 2020, and formerly named President in October 2020. Board members remark on his steady leadership and focus on growth as key reasons for their decision.

Enrollment has grown consistently since 2020, new co-curricular programs have been introduced, and two new graduate programs mark some of his success so far, and a new athletic facility debuts this year at the Storm Lake campus, and new apartment style housing will also open in Fall 2025.