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Charles Hernandez of Storm Lake is launching 712 Day — coming up Sunday, July 12 — to boost local businesses, give back to the community and have fun. Hernandez is familiar to Storm Lakers. …
A Nebraska teen was sentenced after reaching a plea agreement in a Buena Vista County case involving a series of vehicle burglaries and stolen firearms in Sioux Rapids. Dewayne Terrell II, 17, …
Storm Lakers noticed when a slice of land along the railroad tracks normally blooming with colorful flowers this time of year turned into a weed patch. The Times Pilot interviewed Ben Smith of …
Caring Paws Rescue made $15,012 at their Rescue Roundup fundraiser last Saturday evening, money that will help open an animal shelter in Storm Lake. The committee is grateful to those willing to aid …
Six members of the Newell Pool Project team drove four and a half hours to Blanchardville, Wis., to tour a potentially less-expensive solution for Newell’s water play needs — a swimming pond. …
Fireworks and parades this Fourth of July will fill Storm Lake with a great many sounds. But at patriotic events year-round, passersby may hear a familiar one echoing through town — the low growl …
You love Storm Lake Bakery donuts. How many can you eat? A donut eating contest at the Buena Vista County Fair will give kids and adults the chance to showcase their skills. The contest is …
The Storm Lake Board of Education finalized a contract with Iowa Health and Human Services and the Iowa Department of Education on Monday to fund countywide resource coordinators and social workers. …
The City of Aurelia is planning to build a new water tower and well house. In 2024, Aurelia tabbed engineering firm ISG to review the city’s aging water infrastructure. A preliminary …
Storm Lake Mayor Meg McKeon has a goal – micromobility proper-use education before the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. Roughly 55 Storm Lake residents trickled into a community input …
The environmental group Food & Water Watch is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to supply requested information about a nitrate assessment. Food & Water Watch allege the “apparently scuttled” assessment would have provided EPA with the research necessary to update drinking water standards for nitrate and nitrite. The group alleges the current […]
While the City of Storm Lake remains in Voluntary Water Conservation at this time, water use has been on the increase and conditions are nearing the point where mandatory conservation could be …
Hidden in Iowa’s bedrock could be resources with the potential to launch a lucrative, clean energy economy in the state, but researchers say state actions and corporate interests are burying the ability of others to explore further. Iowa Geological Survey, Iowa State University and Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials are collaborating to explore — […]
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 …
Storm Lake Pizza Ranch celebrated its 12-year anniversary and new ownership Monday with a ribbon cutting and a $12 buffet for diners. Grassroots Management, based in Wisconsin, joined with Storm …
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 …
Case dismissed, among many other malpractice lawsuits across Iowa The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit the estate of a deceased Battle Creek woman brought four years ago against Buena …
Over 250k in damages, Domino claims A Newell man sued Puff’s, alleging the bar on East Lakeshore Drive overserved a drunk woman who hit him while he was riding a motorcycle on the Fourth of …
The Aurelia Fire Department’s seven-year dream of a new home was finally realized last Thursday. Equipment was moved across the street to new fire station at 101 Myrtle St. “There are still …