SLCSD sees small growth, continues to struggle School districts across Cherokee, Buena Vista and Sac counties largely sit at or above state academic standards, according to the latest Iowa …

Members of the Alta community gathered at the Alta Golf and Country Club earlier this week to honor victims of political violence following last week's assassination of right-wing political activist …

In a continued search for the placement of a new well, the City of Early must now decide how far they are willing to dig to find a viable water source. During their regular meeting Tuesday …

Rainfall levels eased throughout August after a record setting month of precipitation in July. According to the latest Water Summary Update issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources …

The Sanford Museum will house a temporary exhibit showcasing key figures and moments from the American Revolution as a part of a nationwide tour. The American Revolution Experience — a …

An annual survey of Iowa’s pheasant population indicates a record year with wildlife experts forecasting an exceptional hunting season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released …

The Alta Community Library hopes to build a new 4,200 square foot space in the city park pending a successful bond election in November.  In the first renderings of the building shared with …

After only one month on the job, Sac County Sheriff Jonathan Meyer announced he will be stepping down as sheriff immediately.  In an email sent to the Sac County Board of Supervisors …

Alta Mayor Kevin Walsh will not seek a fourth term in the upcoming November local election. In a statement to the Storm Lake Times Pilot on Wednesday, Walsh said he has decided to move on from …

After a serendipitous seven months of work, the Olive Branch has opened its doors at its new 300 S. Main St. location. On Monday, the Summit Church operated shop hosted their grand opening to …

Ridge View Supt. Adam Bisenius: ‘It’s too good of a building to see it sit empty.’ Ridge View School Superintendent Adam Bisenius hopes to see the Schaller-Crestland elementary …

Water in the City of Early is now safe to use for drinking and cooking. In a notice sent by Early City Clerk Lexi Wallace on Thursday, residents are able to once again consume the city’s …

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office announced a new series of open houses beginning Aug. 21 to give residents a first hand look at the state of the county’s failing jail. Announced …

Iowa Central Community College announced they will seek to renew their general obligation bond proposal in order to expand job training and enhance educational opportunities for students across the …

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order 14 on STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair Saturday as an attempt to further expand science, technology, engineering and math education to Iowa students. …

A young mountain lion was recently spotted in Northwest Iowa as a part of a research project out of Nebraska. According to a press release from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Tuesday, …

A recent study by staff at Iowa State University, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Drake University suggests the state’s surface water sources have some elevated levels of per- and …

The Sac County Sheriff’s office will once again pursue a bond to upgrade the county’s failing jail facility. Last Tuesday the Sac County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a new …

The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors completed the first of three public readings of their long debated solar ordinance Tuesday. After almost two years of lengthy discussions and some heated …

Grading of F Avenue near Little Sioux Corn Processors slowed as rain washed out multiple work days for the project. Cherokee County Engineer Kelly Puhrmann told the Cherokee County Board of …