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After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College of Public Health …
President Donald Trump announced Monday the company Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, and said he’ll soon visit the state for a rally ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, …
A Democratic state senator on the Senate’s tax-writing committee said Friday that timing on a potential special session reported Friday is “suspicious” as the 2026 general election draws near. …
The Office of Consumer Advocate is asking the Iowa Utilities Commission to require additional information and a hearing for an Iowa gas peaker plant planned for Cerro Gordo County. …
Held without bail, other suspects involved A Storm Lake man was arrested for stealing or attempting to steal five vehicles last Saturday from residences in Storm Lake and Alta. Derek …
The Alta class of 1971 held its 55 year class reunion on Sept. 19 at Lake Creek Country Club. Twenty-two members of the graduating class of 57 members attended the event. The evening began with …
Olivia Feilmeier went 36-for-41 in hitting with 19 kills, was 10-for-10 in serving, and charted 13 digs to help Ridge View beat Siouxland Christian on Tuesday at Holstein. Scores were 25-19, …
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Miina Adams went 25-for-28 in hitting with 13 kills and was 8-for-10 in serving with two aces, but it wasn’t enough as Manson Northwest Webster defeated Newell-Fonda in a Twin Lakes Conference …
Reagan DeHaan went 13-for-17 in hitting with four kills, was 12-for-13 in serving, and charted 10 digs, but it wasn’t enough as Sheldon defeated Storm Lake in a Siouxland Conference match on …
The 19th annual BVRMC AWARE 5K Walk/Run and Kid’s Fun Run was held on Saturday, Sept. 19. We had 418 registrants and raised over $20,000 for cancer awareness. These funds will help support patients …
Storm Lake Elementary School Assistant Principal Mel Fisher arranged for every student at the school to have a Tornado T-shirt in time for homecoming. "I reached out to alumni, Tornado supporters, …
Karen Ames purchased seeds for Butternut Sasquash Squash in spring, but didn’t anticipate they would get as big as Big Foot. Well, the biggest in the patch weighs 20 pounds, unusual enough to …
