SLCSD sees small growth, continues to struggle School districts across Cherokee, Buena Vista and Sac counties largely sit at or above state academic standards, according to the latest Iowa …

Reinbeck contractor scores low bid: $2.39 million  The low bid for the second phase of grading and paving around Platinum Crush registered 30% than the county engineer’s …

Only female sheriff in Iowa: ‘I know there’s going to be a lot of attention’  Katie Stange has officially been confirmed as Sac County’s newest sheriff, making her …

Buena Vista University welcomed its largest Storm Lake student body since 2015 and its largest incoming class since 2013.

Save for the opening Storm Lake mayor seat that generated no interested contenders, nearly every seat for elected office in Buena Vista County’s upcoming city and school election yielded …

Write-in to be likely nominee Not a single Storm Lake resident is seeking the city’s soon-to-be-vacant mayoral seat.  A preliminary ballot listing for the upcoming November local …

A jury trial has been scheduled for the Sac City man charged with assaulting the county’s former sheriff, who resigned from the role after suffering serious injuries.  Sac County …

A Storm Lake man was arrested and charged with felony assault after he allegedly slammed a woman against a wall and struck her in the face, sending her to two different hospitals for serious head …

FORT DODGE, IA – UnityPoint Clinic Family Health Center - Storm Lake has welcomed nurse practitioner Blake Luy, who will offer same-day appointments beginning in October.

Buena Vista University welcomed donors, alumni and community members for the grand opening of its recently completed $3.8 million athletic performance facility on Sept. 13. A short program …

The Newell man jailed for violent sexual abuse against a woman and juvenile has fired two court-appointed attorneys, proclaimed his innocence and plans to represent himself.  Cristobal Del …

Members of the Alta community gathered at the Alta Golf and Country Club earlier this week to honor victims of political violence following last week's assassination of right-wing political activist …

This football season, the Storm Lake High School Marching Band will perform music from “Wicked” during their half-time performance and at Friday’s homecoming show the crowd will …

City terminates TIF area after alleging county committed more errors Nine months ago, Auditor Sue Lloyd promised to investigate whether the City of Storm Lake had ordinances that allowed it to …

The City of Storm Lake has designs for a six-month long voucher program using a fund of $2,115 earned from the Storm Lake Proud landfill collections.   After delaying the discussion …

Maggie Martinez claims an employee at a local vape shop counseled her on how to huff chemical vapors to get high.  The Storm Lake city councilwoman wants the products banned. She enlisted …

Future bond for wastewater infrastructure upgrades a possibility  The Storm Lake City Council rejected six bids that exceeded an estimated cost for the replacement of blowers at the …