Storm Lake, Iowa –   Buena Vista University’s Institute for Agriculture will continue its AgTalks @ BVU series with the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Melanie Bloom, on Thursday, Feb. 12, …

The Buena Vista County Communications Center received a report of a single motor vehicle accident immediately south of Sioux Rapids at 3:19 p.m. Jan. 28. According to Sheriff Kory Elston the caller …

State Auditor Rob Sand recently announced the 2026 winners of the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program, designed to help Iowa communities reduce waste and save tax dollars by sharing …

Witter Gallery board members and supporters are seen with the new “maker’s space” made possible by a grant for $5,000 from the Buena Vista County Community Foundation. The cupboards, built by …

Storm Lake Mayor Meg McKeon during the Jan. 19 city council meeting proposed the creation of a Mayor’s Civic Leadership Advisory Committee. The committee is intended to spur more involvement in …

A call that four male juveniles were out on the lake where the ice was considered unsafe was answered around 4 p.m. Wednesday by public safety personnel. The young men were urged to come back to …

Thanks to the Homes for Iowa program and the City of Fonda, the town has another house on the tax roll. Sheryl Ohrtman has a brand new home and the city has essentially broke even on the project, …

Congratulations to St. Mary’s Homecoming royalty crowned last Friday even

Business of the Month brings in extra cash Ready, Set, Grow Childcare Center announced last Friday that Diana Ramirez has been hired as the new director of the facility. “We are excited …

Coverage of protests against ICE in the Twin Cities and the two fatal shootings of citizens by federal agents is appearing on the front pages of newspapers across the country and beyond. But a Storm …

Australian national ‘relieved, feels like justice has been served,’ defense lawyer says A judge found Erik Woods not guilty of five sex abuse charges the Buena Vista County Sheriff brought …

State Auditor Rob Sand recently announced the 2026 winners of the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program, designed to help Iowa communities reduce waste and save tax dollars by sharing …

Groundbreaking after 2027 bond election, city says The Storm Lake Fire Department is expected to pursue a $4 million renovation of the fire station as early as 2027, a move that’s expected to …

King’s Pointe Resort is aiming to repair its indoor waterpark roof and shore up the lobby’s structural supports in 2027 to the tune of $2.1 million.  A budget presentation General …

The City of Storm Lake is aiming to start rebuilding Oneida Street from Railroad Street to Lakeshore Drive in 2027.  City Manager Keri Navratil told the council that the city received a …

Dr. Clarence Vanerlei of Exact Eye bets you will like the new contact lenses he’s selling. In fact, he’s inviting you to pop one in free of charge at next Thursday’s Chamber Coffee, and compare …

The basketball game between Storm Lake and OABCIG was paused Saturday afternoon in Ida Grove after senior Jaidyn Coon (24) broke the Storm Lake High School scoring record of 1,439 points, set by Ron …

The Storm Lake City Council signed off on King’s Pointe Resort eliminating the popular waterpark family passes.  King’s Pointe General Manager Amy Von Bank told the council that an …

As winter settles across Cherokee County, local producers are already planning for the greener months ahead. That sense of preparation will take center stage Jan. 27, when the NRCS hosts a Grazing …

The City of Storm Lake is planning to plow nearly $9.4 million into the Dredge Spoil Site to convert it into the Storm Lake Nature Center.  The city’s recently-unveiled five-year capital …