Blasts SL Times Pilot for ‘bent’ against Trump  Senator Joni Ernst wants the war against Iran to end for its effect on Iowa’s farm economy.  Ernst, R-Red Oak, told The Storm …

Storm Lake Proud Month is underway! Tuesday morning, a Storm Lake Hometown Pride initiative with the City of Storm Lake brought first graders to Lake Avenue to decorate sidewalks and plant flowers in …

Aron and Crystal Nieland of Newell said they were stumped when their three-year-old daughter Remi fell asleep during supper last Thursday and was unable to wake up the next morning. After nearly …

Students at St. Mary’s School made history April 23. Upon making the 128th box in the Then Feed Just One meal project, they crossed the one millionth meal mark in the years they have been packing. …

Sac County parks laced with THC gummies? K9s say no A seven-year-old child chewed a gummy found Monday evening at the Schaller city park, which was later determined to contain narcotics, …

A severely emaciated Doberman was rescued a month ago only a few miles from where three dogs were found tied inside a garbage bag Feb. 5 in a ditch near Rembrandt. The dog is recovering at …

Members of the Storm Lake Dollars for Scholars Chapter of Scholarship America are pleased to be able to announce the names of the seniors from the Storm Lake High School and Storm Lake St. Mary’s …

Reprinted from The TackOnline, The Student News Site of Buena Vista University   Flashing lights bled through the blinds into the esports console room. Keyboards clattered. Voices …

Albert City-Truesdale School District is undertaking a renovation to its front entrance, offices, lobby and bathrooms.  Supt. Dick Jungers told The Storm Lake Times Pilot the renovation …

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls sparred Tuesday on past votes related to immigration, connections to “dark money” organizations and electability during a televised debate. The two candidates faced off on “Iowa Press” for the first planned debate leading up to the June 2 primary election. Another debate hosted by KCCI and […]

The City of Storm Lake reached a settlement with Mark Redenbaugh on “all issues” except workers compensation claims in an ongoing legal proceeding involving Redenbaugh and the city.  …

The Storm Lake School Board approved 2% raises for all staff classes, including Supt. Stacey Cole, whom Board President Dave Skibsted heaped praise upon after Wednesday’s special school board …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 5 to mark the beginning of construction on BVRMC’s new medical office building. The approximately …

The Cherokee County Zoning Commission expressed receptiveness to solar batteries and is considering an ordinance that’ll regulate the emerging technology in a similar fashion to solar arrays.  …

The Newell City Council appointed Sarah Thompson-Fix as interim ambulance director, ensuring the city will have an ambulance service at least for now.  Minutes of a special meeting the city …

Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Deputy Cory Watts, above right, to its full-time team, building on his journey from Reserve to part-time Certified Deputy. “Let's celebrate his …

Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, makes his third appearance in Storm Lake since he launched his bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. It was his second stop at the Storm Lake Public …

The Times Pilot toured the in-progress Pre-K wing at Storm Lake Early Elementary School with district COO Jeff Tollefson. With exciting additions in store for the staff and students, the …

Storm Lake High School musicians took the stage last Thursday evening their spring concert. The band, Bass Clef Choir, Treble Clef Choir, JV Choir and Varsity Choir performed. The band generates …

Isabelle Landgraf of Storm Lake was crowned the 2026 National Clydesdale Queen at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., last Friday. The coronation took place at an event that …