The City of Early is likely to have its old water treatment plant up and running by the end of the summer, providing temporary relief to the town’s ailing water system. Last month, the …

The City of Storm Lake and Buena Vista County are nearing four months since a filing was submitted in the city’s lawsuit over $5 million in misappropriated tax-increment financing revenues for …

It was carefully planned out that this Sunday’s birthday party for Dean “Deano” Stough would be a surprise. The party was announced — as a surprise — in last …

AgState repudiated a slate of discrimination claims Maria Ramos leveled against the regional ag cooperative, instead alleging Ramos was incompetent and that she “voluntarily quit.” AgState asserted …

Storm Lake Fire Chief Glenn Schlesser plans to leave his position by mid-July.  Last week, the City of Storm Lake listed a job posting for a new fire chief.  Dana Larsen, city …

The Buena Vista County Fair returns to Alta July 9-13. This year, Scott Amusements brings carnival rides back to the midway — something not seen at the 2024 fair, which featured only …

Six miles of C49 east of Storm Lake are being resurfaced, with plans to finish the project by the middle of August. C49, or 590th Street, was closed three weeks ago between Highway 71 and 190th …

Julie Stauch believes she can beat Rob Sand in a Democratic primary race for governor. Stauch, a longtime consultant and campaign manager from Des Moines, announced her gubernatorial bid on …

Dr. David Crippin settled with UnityPoint Health for an undisclosed amount.  Tom Duff, a Des Moines lawyer representing the former Storm Lake general practitioner, dismissed his …

A week after bidding closed for the vacant Holzhauer Ford building in Cherokee, Citizens First National Bank has also clawed back the Storm Lake dealership for $1 million.  At a …

The Buena Vista County Board of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Gotto as the new Administrator for Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care, effective immediately.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak, is scaling back her public appearances after last month's viral town hall. Last Friday, Ernst visited Storm Lake to discuss the future of the …

Storm Lake firefighters responded to a residence in the 100 block of East Seventh Street for a fire with “moderate smoke coming from the attic and eves."

The Storm Lake City Council narrowly voted to expel a German Shepherd from city limits after he bit a woman, despite appeals.

Water temperatures on Storm Lake are holding steady in the mid to upper 70s, with visibility reaching up to two feet. Overall, fishing has been fair this week across several popular species. …

Community Ed Director says area unsafe for youth sports. ‘It’s an epidemic over there.'

‘Do not consume’ advisory in effect since Jan. Wells ‘continue to show improvement’

Donors and categories through June 9-16 include: After a full two weeks of collecting donations, the 2025 Star Spangled Spectacular, with a theme of “Celebrate Freedom, Feel the Vibe in …

An Aurelia couple was arrested and charged with animal neglect for allegedly abandoning a dog inside their shared residence for two months, leading to the animal’s death amid unsanitary living …

First responders evacuated the area as a precaution.