Democratic candidates gathered with local organizers Thursday at 609 Lake Ave. to cut the ribbon on a new party hub in downtown Storm Lake. Nominees Dave Dawson, D-Lawton; Mike Frantz, D-Storm …

Alta Aurelia Superintendent Denny Olhausen said it feels like school districts have been “under attack” by the Legislature and are wary of hiring sufficient staff to maintain a surplus in case of …

The ribbon was cut last Friday to mark the opening of the $5.1 million Alta-Aurelia Warrior Athletic Center in Alta. The building was erected through a SAVE bond, which allowed no impact on …

This beautiful fox has been seen in neighborhoods north and east of the Storm Lake welcome sign. Here it is in Chautauqua Park.

Military veteran George Busby of Newell received a Quilt of Valor from his wife Janelle and Quilt of Valor volunteer Sandra Otto. Busby called the experience “humbling.” eteran Trent …

The tuneful touch of a Kansas duo stopped the porkers in their tracks Friday evening at the sixth annual greased pig competition at the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show. Greg and …

The 55th Annual Albert City Threshermen and Collectors Show was a big success August 6-9, with a total attendance of 15,386, 2,000 more than last year’s event. This year’s feature welcomed …

Iowa Freedom of Information Council: City Hall "violating letter and spirit" of state sunshine laws The City of Cherokee has refused to release a financial projection for a potential hotel …

Democratic candidates gathered with local organizers Thursday at 609 Lake Ave. to cut the ribbon on a new party hub in downtown Storm Lake. Nominees Dave Dawson, D-Lawton; Mike Frantz, D-Storm …

Top of mind for John Patrick Lopez on Thursday afternoon was the first case of Canadian Bacon Lopez Foods produced from the old Wilson Foods plant in Cherokee six years ago. “Why are we …

A Minnesota man is challenging evidence obtained by Storm Lake Police after officers searched his car for drugs during a routine traffic stop. Prosecutors argued the stop was lawful and not motivated …

Wealth. Fame. Power. The Pirate King, Gold Roger, had it all and left it all behind in the form of a dazzling treasure — the One Piece. And so men set sights on The Grand Line, a perilous ocean …

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus came to the Buena Vista County fairgrounds in Alta Monday evening, bringing rare animals, high-flying aerialists and stunning displays of flexibility.

An Alta City Council meeting on Aug. 3 was over before it began after a split vote on whether to discuss signage for the new library forced the council to reschedule. Peg Hinkeldey was not in …

National Night Out was observed in various communities Tuesday evening, including Newell, where the Wings One helicopter from Sioux City landed in the city park. “When you see something like …

Team Warrior MMA swung its doors open at 10 a.m. last Saturday, and dozens of eager guests poured into Storm Lake’s only fighting gym. Guests took part in a free class, met the coaches, toured the …

Most of the Storm Lake City Council wants a solution to its e-bike and e-scooter dilemma as quickly as possible. Council member Don Piercy Jr., on the other hand, wants to loop in the Northwest Iowa …

Ten school districts in Iowa, including Storm Lake, have been awarded competitive grants to establish therapeutic classrooms for students with emotional or behavioral needs. The Iowa Department …

Christopher Rodriguez, 35, of Peterson, faces multiple charges following a child sexual abuse investigation launched by the Storm Lake Police Department. According to police, officers received a …

An Iowa Forward office was set to officially open at 609 Lake Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 6. The space serves as a hub for the Democratic parties of Buena Vista, Cherokee, Calhoun, Pocahontas, Ida and Sac …