For the first time, doors to St. Mary’s Church in Storm Lake are being locked during school Masses. “The shooting prompted us to move forward with the decision to lock,” said Fr. …

United Bank of Iowa recently reached a significant milestone in its UNITED TOGETHER Makes the Difference Cause Day program, surpassing $250,000 in total donations. The bank’s most recent …

A lawsuit involving the majority shareholder of Smokin’ Hereford and a co-owner of Fratzke Jensen Funeral Homes and the Cobblestone Ballroom was dismissed last week.  Brant Kahler, a …

Four individuals from Palmer were arrested and charged with misdemeanor animal neglect after law enforcement and two animal rescue organizations seized 14 dogs from squalid living conditions inside a …

Water Plant Superintendent: ‘We’re getting nervous about how we’re running’ “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Storm Lake City Manager Keri Navratil …

After prison stint, Griffin wants $5,000 back The Iowa Board of Parole granted the 52-year-old Laurens man’s request for freedom in lieu of a 15-year prison sentence for methamphetamine …

Conversations about correct concrete application sparked a heated debate at the Alta City Council meeting between council members and outside contractors Monday night.   Following the …

The Alta City Council will raise local waste collection rates by upwards of $4 following the third and final reading of the town’s solid waste collection charge ordinance.   …

The first application cutoff for Iowa farmers and other private landowners to apply for conservation practices in Fiscal Year 2026 through USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service programs is Oct. …

In a continued search for the placement of a new well, the City of Early must now decide how far they are willing to dig to find a viable water source. During their regular meeting Tuesday …

By Allison Moore and Tom Cullen Public information board investigating The Storm Lake City Council launched a series of “pop-up” meetings at locations yet to be disclosed, a …

Rainfall levels eased throughout August after a record setting month of precipitation in July. According to the latest Water Summary Update issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources …

Brian Oakleaf pleaded guilty to two counts of child pornography possession in federal court this week.  A statement from U.S. Attorney Tim Duax reported Oakleaf, the 52-year-old former …

Man charged for assaulting Sheriff Meyer released on bond Tuesday The Sac County Board of Supervisors opted to appoint a new sheriff in the next two weeks rather than pursue a special election …

Defense attorney Ned Bjornstad: ‘We’re all devastated,' plans to mount appeal After awaiting a verdict for over a month, a Newell man tried for alleged sex crimes against a minor …

Two months before a round of city elections, Councilwoman Maggie Martinez voiced concerns about nomination form inconsistencies. Martinez suggested potential confusion could ensue since city …

Council delayed distributing SL Proud funds After delaying the decision for months, the Storm Lake City Council opted to allocate $2,115 earned through Storm Lake Proud landfill collections to …

Sac County residents posed questions to the Board of Supervisors about an injured sheriff, Jonathon Meyer.  The supervisors demurred, citing privacy concerns under HIPAA, and forwarded questions to County Attorney Ben Smith.  As it turns out, felony …

Trial set for next May The City of Storm Lake is seeking depositions of Auditor Sue Lloyd and Deputy Auditor Karla Ahrendsen in connection with the city’s lawsuit against Buena Vista …

A hearing is set for later this month on whether a Cleveland, Ohio, bank can wrest ownership of Storm Lake Senior Housing from its Illinois-based owners, who were found in default of a $3.2 million …