A Facebook post from the Early Public Library posted Thursday stirred concern after it suggested the City Council had discussed closing the library or making major cuts. The post followed a May 5 …

Alta-Aurelia School District is cleaning out the old high school this summer, as the district has engaged ISG of Storm Lake to determine how to move forward with the building and comply with state …

The City of Storm Lake will be shutting down the water main in the Radio Road/Expansion Blvd. area at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, to repair a hydrant that was heavily damaged in a recent vehicle …

Four tornadoes touched down in Cherokee County and a structural fire blazed on River Road on Sunday night.  Sheriff Derek Scott told the Cherokee Chronicle Times there were four confirmed …

With water use on the rise during recent warm and dry conditions. the City of Storm Lake is activating a water conservation plan.     Until further notice, a Voluntary Water …

St. Mary’s High School celebrated the graduation of 13 seniors Sunday afternoon with a ceremony in the school gym attended by family and friends. Featured speaker was Ron Demers, chief …

The City of Storm Lake has expanded Storm Lake Proud Week into a full month of cleanup and beautification. The move gives volunteers more time to take on projects, says Mayor Meg McKeon. The …

Keep Iowa Beautiful has announced winners of new “Plant Iowa Beautiful” grants. These projects range from tree plantings and community gardens to streetscape enhancements and landscaping in …

Storm Lake Hometown Pride invites the community to celebrate the installation of eight new downtown benches during a Downtown Bench Tour and Dedication on Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m., held in …

Kayla Christ of Storm Lake is sharing her Mindful Education in Schools program with elementary schools across Northwest Iowa. As a former music teacher turned yoga instructor, Christ (pronounced with …

The Storm Lake Police Department will obtain a ballistic body shield, thanks to a grant from the Buena Vista County Community Foundation. The shield is an important advancement in officer safety in …

Event planned  with art, tree information session, free trees   Jerry Kahl of Jerry’s Tree Service in Storm Lake has announced his upcoming retirement July 1 after 40 years in …

Graduation is in the air, and among the Tornadoes set to accept diplomas Sunday, are two seniors proficient in three languages. By all accounts, Storm Lake High School’s Seal of Biliteracy …

Plant has been shut down since 2024 A Reinbeck bank is seeking foreclosure of Quad County Corn Processors in Galva for defaulting on nearly $19 million in loans issued five years ago and …

Fueled by clean fuel production tax credits, Little Sioux Corn Processors’ quarterly profits jumped to $51 million in the spring quarter, an increase of nearly nine-fold from the spring quarter in …

Lake Creek was invited to water committee meetings, but its presence wasn’t necessary, city says The Storm Lake City Council set a three-year schedule by which the city’s water rates will …

Storm Lake, Iowa (May 11, 2026) – The Star Spangled Spectacular has opened registration for the Big Parade which will take place along Lakeshore Drive at 10:30 a.m. on July 4. Those interested are …

The Storm Lake Fire Department responded to an early morning fire May 10, 2026, at the Platinum Crush facility located at 5956 70th Ave. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 4:39 a.m. …

The Cobblestone Ballroom and Event Center in Lakeside was recognized by Senator Joni Ernst Thursday afternoon with the “Congressional Small Business of the Week Award.” Ernst presented the …

Amid a Department of Justice Investigation antitrust investigation into monopolistic practices in the fertilizer industry, a Galva farmer filed a class action lawsuit against six fertilizer …