Aaron Hazen lost a last-ditch effort at a new trial. Judge Andy Smith sentenced Hazen to 25 years in prison after denying his motion for a new trial. Ned Bjornstad, a Spirit Lake attorney …

Angie and Nicholas Snyder are the new owners of the former MetaBank building at 121 E. 5th St. in Storm Lake.   The Storm Lake couple is seeking to rent the massive corner property for …

A new water plant in Storm Lake will cause a spike in average residential utility bills between 60% to 92%, according to a report presented to a city task force  last Monday. A …

A Storm Lake man was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle accident near South Sioux City according to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.    A 2011 Toyota Camry driven by …

A turn-of-the century two story house was fully engulfed in fire on Thursday night.  The Storm Lake Fire Department extinguished it, with the help of two fire departments, MidAmerican …

Ethanol plant CEO: DNR allegations “nothing compared to what reality was” In January, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources sued Quad County Corn Processors for a raft of …

Summit Carbon Solutions is delivering its rebranded message throughout the state.  Pop-up meetings in Cherokee, Pocahontas and Fort Dodge were held this week, with introductions of CEO Joe …

VT Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the architectural wood door industry, celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded manufacturing facility in Holstein. The $16 million investment …

“Overall, this year's Holiday Open House brought a great festive spirit to Storm Lake,” said organizer Andrea Almanza of Storm Lake United. “Despite the chilly temperatures and even …

Alta-Aurelia School Board Member Brad Rohwer receives a plaque from A-A Superintendent Denny Olhausen in recognition of Rohwer's 19 years on the board during their monthly meeting Monday night. Rohwer did not seek reelection in last week's election and will be replaced by newcomer Jayden Van Berkum.

Sioux Rapids has a new mayor. Michael Katschman defeated incumbent mayor Jim Wise 92-73 in the November 4 election. “I told Jim I wasn’t running against him as I was running for …

Mr. Goodfellow is off to a great start! In only one week $1,265 has been raised for the fund to provide coats, snow pants, boots, hats and gloves for Buena Vista County children whose …

Army National Guard Luke Ehlers made an impact as guest speaker at Tuesday’s Veterans Day assembly at Sioux Central. He spoke of his service with the1-194th Field Artillery, 34th Infantry …

Finish fiscal year, quarter up overall Sales of Tyson Foods’ pork segment dipped and revenues climbed with the finish of the 2025 year and fourth quarter while the prepared foods sector …

Buena Vista University is celebrating the dedication of Saggau Family Court at 3 p.m. Saturday.  A dedication ceremony will follow the 2 p.m. men’s basketball game with Nebraska …

Desi Suter will serve as the next mayor of Alta following a decisive victory on Tuesday against fellow Alta city councilman Jon Hansen. Suter, who has spent the last four years on the Alta City …

The Storm Lake Fire Department confirmed that a contractor striking a natural gas line was the cause of a gas leak near Buena Vista University on Tuesday.  A statement from Fire Chief …

The BVU communications alert system at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday directed the campus to evacuate on foot immediately.    "Do not start vehicles," the message states.    …

Bank claims dealership, Winchell defaulted on $6M in loans Savings Bank of Primghar is seeking a sheriff’s sale of the Holzhauer Motors’ General Motors dealership and campus on North …

A mountain lion was shot and killed in O’Brien County by hunters near Peterson. According to Department of Natural Resources officials, the mountain lion was harvested …