Storm Lake Community School District Foundation has announced 21 classroom educator incentive grants in the Storm Lake District for the 2026-2027 school year.  The foundation is funding …

Fundraising efforts for Storm Lake’s Star Spangled Spectacular officially begin Monday, June 1, as volunteers launch the annual campaign to support one of Northwest Iowa’s most anticipated …

“I’ve never wanted to be an educator anywhere else,” says Barb Lange as she retires from her 34-year career with the Storm Lake Community School District. Known for an eternal smile, Lange …

The lawn outside the Buena Vista County Courthouse was awash in a forest of U.S. flags Monday for the 53rd annual Parade of Flags Dedication. As residents of Storm Lake gathered in the warm sun …

Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or …

By Tom Foley and Tom Cullen Shane Bellefy used Tuesday’s debate at Western Iowa Tech in Cherokee to needle Sen. Lynn Evans on how Senate Republicans failed to deliver for Northwest Iowa.  …

Longtime police chief says award started with him ‘wanting to get better’ Brian Flikeid, the police chief for Aurelia and Marcus, was awarded U.S. Attorney Leif Olson’s Hometown Hero …

Storm Lake Kiwanis Beavers Club hosted yet another FUNTASTIC Fishing Tournament Saturday, May 16. It was planned with the Good Lord’s help with a great day for fishing. For Storm Lake that means …

Bolton & Menk Water Vice President Chris Swanson told the council can take “peace of mind” in its investment in a new treatment plant, the centerpiece of the city’s water infrastructure. …

The Storm Lake City Council agreed to issue a support letter for an Orange City landlord’s request for workforce housing tax credits to build 48 apartments near Ace Hardware.  Economic …

The Storm Lake City Council approved a request to negotiate with St. Mary’s School on purchasing 1,500 square feet of Second Street between Seneca Street and Cayuga Street.  City Manager …

Garbieno Weno isn’t a big fan of the 400 meter dash. He prefers the shorter sprints. But his coach, Justin Mellmann, just asked for one more race and then he didn’t have to do it anymore. …

An increase in kids riding scooters and e-bikes often riding double, ignoring stop signs and failing to obey traffic laws has prompted the Storm Lake Police Department to urge caution on the part of …

Each year during Police Week, the Storm Lake Police Department holds its annual departmental awards ceremony to honor those who have gone above and beyond in service to others. This ceremony is not …

Trial set for next June in Estherville The City of Storm Lake’s lawsuit against Buena Vista County for the alleged misappropriation of over $5 million of the city’s tax-increment financing …

The approach of a violent storm system Sunday evening was ominous as dark clouds gathered in the west. But while Cherokee County experienced four tornadoes, none were confirmed in Buena Vista County, …

Cemeteries this time of year are a place of reflection and respect, but in Iowa, cemeteries have been home to more than our departed loved ones. As one of the first states to ban alcohol in 1916 — …

  Sen. Chuck Grassley announced a $119,580 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery and mitigation efforts in …

A Cherokee woman died as a result of a crash near Waterloo on Monday afternoon.  Kiersten Ann Ryherd, 22, died from a collision on Sergeant Road south of Ranchero Road with a 2014 Chevy C45 …

An error in the City of Storm Lake’s payroll processing caused its volunteer firefighters to be overpaid by nearly $38,000.  Fire Chief Terence Sinner told the city council that a captain …