The City of Storm Lake has subpoenaed Buena Vista County’s software provider it has used to administer tax-increment financing divisions.  Bill Miller, a Des Moines attorney …

AMU Supt. Mitch Lanschwager: Mine will create ‘huge benefit’ for Alta Alta Municipal Utilities is poised to make a shrewd bet on Bitcoin mining to keep electric rates low.  …

Bjornstad claims ‘law enforcement manipulated alleged victim’s testimony’ Days away from his sentencing hearing, Aaron Hazen has requested a retrial using new evidence that his …

A fire of an unknown cause destroyed one shed and damaged another at a rural property north of Alta Monday morning, killing several dogs before firefighters extinguished the flames.  At around 10:12 a.m. on …

Around 230 people gathered in Storm Lake Saturday afternoon as a part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement against President Donald Trump and his administration’s conduct during …

After smelling marijuana outside a Cayuga Street residence, Storm Lake police seized nearly half a pound of marijuana, vaping devices and firearms and arrested two brothers living inside the …

After engaging Storm Lake police in a standoff and shooting a victim with a BB gun in August, Jose Ramon Ramirez was sentenced to five years in prison with felony injury and forgery …

Storm Lake’s Hometown Pride chapter has launched a fundraising initiative to add six new benches downtown.  The local volunteer group is seeking $7,200 to purchase six black, …

The Buena Vista County Marina Subcommittee is calling on the public to help shape the future of the lakefront building at the BV County Marina. The lakefront building has been a source of debate in …

Administrators eyeing state, federal funding Storm Lake Community School District reported a loss of 40 students for the 2025-26 meeting as of Oct. 1, a trend that Superintendent Stacey Cole …

Justin Lyman and Newell Mayor Wayne Westergaard are friends. “It’s a free country he can run if he wants,” Westergaard said of Lyman seeking to unseat him.  Lyman is …

City mum on Tyson expansion plans City Manager Kari Navratil was circumspect about Tyson expansion plans while discussing limited water capacity with a city task force this week. Task force …

A 15-year-old male from Storm Lake was taken into custody at a juvenile detention center and charged with felony sexual assault against a teen victim.  On Oct. 11, the Storm Lake Police …

Storm Lake’s write-in mayoral race has turned personal.  Councilwoman Maria Ramos hopes tension doesn’t dissuade Charles Hernandez from running.  Ramos this week …

Walker: city should provide citizenship information to immigrants The four candidates for Storm Lake City Council were surveyed during a forum Thursday evening whether they feel a responsibility …

Justin Lyman says he's a friend of Newell Mayor Wayne Westergaard. Lyman is a former mayor and police chief, just like Westergaard, who's occupied the seat for one term.  And he's …

Buena Vista University and Iowa Central Community College will host an event in Fort Dodge to celebrate 50 years of partnership between the two academic institutions. In a Wednesday press …

Rick Wimer wanted a chance to speak with the two candidates vying for Storm Lake mayor.  “We have the two candidates for mayor here,” Wimer said at a meet the candidates forum …

Iowa saw a return of dry conditions in areas of the state following a lack of precipitation during the month of September. According to the latest Water Summary Update issued by the Iowa …

ISU Prof. Chad Hart: ’It doesn’t necessarily fix the problem, but it helps alleviate some things’ Many soybean farmers across the Midwest wait for federal aid as harvest season …