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Trial set for January Buena Vista Regional Medical Center and an Albert City couple are arguing in court over whether the hospital is liable for an ER doctor’s alleged negligence that …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the planning phases of a study that’d assess flood mitigation along the Little Sioux River, which inundated Cherokee and Sioux Rapids in the late summer of …
With the new budget year beginning July 1, Buena Vista County and the City of Storm Lake penciled in how much they anticipate spending in the next year. The county budgeted $400,000 and …
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors is tuckpointing the outside of the courthouse and renovating the second floor to the tune of $200,000.
The City of Storm Lake has declared mandatory water conservation for Storm Lake, Lakeside, Truesdale and Lake Creek Housing area, effective immediately and until further notice. City Hall …
Assistant Chief Blake Severson is serving as interim fire chief, as the city is mulling a full-time replacement, according to Dana Larsen, a spokesman for the City of Storm Lake. Sinner …
FEMA offers to replace system’s parts, pumps brakes on relocation The Federal Emergency Management Agency determined the City of Cherokee can’t replace and relocate its beleaguered …
Special prosecutor mum on case’s merits A judge suppressed evidence the Cherokee County Sheriff seized in connection with the arrest of a Meriden man who was accused of incest last February, …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the planning phases of a study that’d assess flood mitigation along the Little Sioux River, which inundated Cherokee and Sioux Rapids in the late summer of …
Buena Vista County acquired the former Cherry Corner Insurance Agency and the board of supervisors is planning to tear the building down at some point this year. Supervisor Kelly Snyder …
Foreclosures pile up against former owner A judge approved the sale of Storm Lake Senior Housing for $2.46 million after the property was ordered into foreclosure earlier this year. …
No layoffs in Marcus from 2026 cuts, CEO says AgState announced it’s no longer receiving corn at its Marcus location effective Sept. 1. A statement the company released last week …
The non-profit company that owns UnityPoint Health’s Storm Lake family health center and urgent care sued the Buena Vista County Board of Review, alleging the non-profit is a recognized public …
The Storm Lake City Council extended its agreement with the union representing Storm Lake police until July 2029. City Manager Keri Navratil notified the council earlier this month that …
Storm Lake’s crackdown on code compliance overcame yet another regulatory hurdle last Monday. The city council set a public hearing for July 6 at which it’ll hike municipal infraction …
The Storm Lake City Council approved a $118,140 change order for the Scout Park Lift Station project despite Councilman Don Piercy’s objections as to why the need for the change order wasn’t …
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors awarded an $11.15 million contract to Croell Inc. of Mason City to regrade and repave Business 71 and N-14. Engineer Bret Wilkinson revealed to …
Storm Lake’s crackdown on code compliance overcame yet another regulatory hurdle last Monday. The city council set a public hearing for July 6 at which it’ll hike municipal infraction …
A Spirit Lake attorney asked a judge to compel the release of investigative materials the Buena Vista County Sheriff gathered in connection with the arrest of a Marathon man who was charged with 11 …
King’s Pointe Resort lost $45,700 from January through March. The resort lost $45,700 before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in the first three months of 2026, according …