Lake life in Storm Lake gets interesting during the winter months!   

Land values across Iowa dropped 5% to 10% during 2024, a gradual decline from the record high prices they held in 2021 and 2022. An annual survey conducted by Iowa State University’s …

Dan Winchell has been accused of withholding information from shareholders of the defunct Holzhauer Motors in Cherokee.  Robin and Tony Jenness, a Marcus couple who used to own shares in …

Storm Lake police executed an arrest warrant and charged a Storm Lake man with eight felonies after he allegedly burglarized vehicles and garages between October and …

Councilwoman Maria Ramos requested a city council work session on regulations for electronic bicycles riding on city streets following resident complaints about road safety.  Ramos Storm …

The Iowa Court of Appeals tossed Jeff Goodwin’s appeal of a judge’s dismissal of his lawsuit against the State of Iowa for therapist malpractice.  A unanimous appeals panel …

Cherokee police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Joseph William Kosiba, 45, who has not been seen or heard from since approximately Dec. 20, 2024. Kosiba is described as a white male, …

St. Mary’s Homecoming week kicks off with the theme “Wrangle the Raiders” referencing the Panthers’ game against the East Sac County Raiders on Friday evening. …

A TikTok post shared by a Newell-Fonda High School student over winter break prompted an investigation by the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office, school officials noted in a recent email. …

A judge extended a Storm Lake man’s probation by one year after issuing a warrant for his arrest over five years ago.  Buena Vista County District Court Judge Andy Smith handed down …

The City of Storm Lake and Buena Vista County have incurred nearly $250,000 in litigating a lawsuit over misappropriated tax-increment financing revenues.  The city has paid $152,700 to its …

Buena Vista University President Brian Lenzmeier will serve another five years after the BVU Board of Trustees unanimously approved an extension of his contract. Lenzmeier has already served …

Delight Donut is coming to Shoppes on Lake Plaza in Storm Lake. New owners of the strip mall Khim & Leng LLC of Norfolk, Neb., plan to open Delight Donut at 1515 Lake Ave., the former Dollar Tree …

The ninth annual Storm Lake School Foundation Trivia Night fundraising event will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Buena Vista University Forum.  Doors open at 6 p.m. with the trivia contest …

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has welcomed the first baby born in 2025. Proud parents, Thandar and Soe from Storm Lake, are excited to introduce their newest addition, Izabella. Dr. Roy Grant …

Storm Lake Elementary has added some new components to its counseling services thanks to a $500 donation from local nonprofit An Angel’s Touch.  These new resources have transformed the counseling area into a …

Paul Struck died on Monday, Jan. 6. He was 78. The longtime editor of The Cherokee Chronicle Times passed away peacefully surrounded by family, according to his daughter, Alisanne Struck of Sioux City. Funeral Services are planned for Saturday morning at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee.  “An accomplished editor, having won numerous awards, Paul dedicated multiple decades to journalist

The City of Storm Lake released its annual report for 2024, outlining achievements and goals set over the past year.  City Manager Keri Navratil said 2024 has been “one of both great …

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds today extended a disaster proclamation for O’Brien, Palo Alto, Sac, Sioux and Worth counties effective immediately through Feb. 1. The USDA has confirmed …

Emergency sewer service line repairs are being made today to the west side of the building at 505 Lake Avenue in downtown Storm Lake. Repairs involve replacement of collapsed sewer line under …