Local businesses, farmers expect to take hit from tariffs. 90-day pause on tariffs except for China.

With assessments and levy rates on the rise, Storm Lake residents should expect larger property tax bills in 2026. Assessment notices that were mailed last week to residential property owners …

Legal expenses incurred from the City of Storm Lake’s lawsuit against Buena Vista County have crested over $310,000 in March.  The city and the county racked up an additional $22,000 …

That’s what these DNR workers are saying as they sort female walleyes netted Tuesday night on Storm Lake. Eggs from the ripe walleye will be collected and the …

The truck was northbound on 71 when the load shifted due to the turn causing the vehicle to overturn onto the passenger’s side.

Proposed trail would run along Hwy. 71

Council deliberates using contractors to complete work, assess to property owner’s taxes

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors is mulling issuing an additional $11 million in bonds backed by Platinum Crush’s tax-increment financing revenues to pay for continued road …

Area veterans come together on Vietnam Veterans Day

BVRMC malpractice suit moves to Iowa Supreme Court, new trial sought in attempted murder case, property disputes.

Storm Lake Proud Week returns May 4-10, 2025, inviting residents and groups to roll up their sleeves for a cleaner, greener community. Volunteers can choose from a variety of projects, including …

Judge to dismiss felony theft charges with deferred prosecution agreement

Need for food in SL has grown exponentially in less than a decade

Claims recent ‘5-prong strategy’ to fight bird flu showing some success. Roth: ‘We have to wait and see’

All this month, viewers can catch the Storm Lake documentary for free.   Catch Pulitzer Prize winner Art Cullen and his family deliver the news to their Iowan farming community through …

Prepared to transport 100-300 hogs per day

An open house and Storm Lake United ribbon cutting took place Saturday at Empower Salon at 315 W. Milwaukee Ave. The hair and beauty salon carries a wide selection of products and services. Here …

Melonie Glienke and Kara Nielsen, both of rural Alta, are the new owners of Daily Apple in Storm Lake.

March 28 fishing report

ISU’s Chad Hart: beneficial for some, but ‘more negative than positive’ for ag A Marcus cattleman believes Donald Trump’s tariffs could resurrect the Midwest cattle …