Storm Lake Fire Chief Glenn Schlesser hosted an ambitious open house Saturday afternoon with live demonstrations and goodies for the kids. Firefighters were on the scene interacting with the public, …

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday for a draft of a wind energy ordinance. The hearing brings BV County that much closer to officially adopting the “Wind …

A Rossie woman was arrested for allegedly stealing $100,000 worth of jewelry and gold from a Storm Lake home. Shari Bents, 42, was booked into Buena Vista County Jail on Oct. 24 and is held on a …

Kids and adults in costumes portraying everything from The Joker, to a hippie to Donald Trump roamed Lake Avenue Saturday morning for Storm Lake United’s annual Chills and Thrills. And it was positively …

Buena Vista and Cherokee counties are among the Iowa counties who received lists of names of “potential noncitizens” from Secretary of State Paul Pate. According to the Iowa Capital …

Storm Lake and Buena Vista County taxpayers soon will have paid over a quarter million dollars in a lawsuit that contests more than $5 million in misappropriated tax-increment financing revenue over a decade. Another round of legal bills is being sent …

The highly anticipated Kwik Star gas station and convenience store on East Lakeshore Drive will open on Dec. 12 after fewer than six months of construction.  Store Leader Heather Silvers said she still plans to hire …

The calendar tells us that snow season may not be far off. The City of Storm Lake is dedicated to providing safe, prompt and efficient snow removal service to the entire community. Annual snow …

Six area attorneys have submitted applications for District Associate Judge with the 3A Judicial Nominating Commission in Woodbury County.  When selected, one of the six applicants would …

The Storm Lake High School marching band directors are proud that their program is growing. With 180 students grades 5-12 in Friday’s evening’s massed band performance, a big sound …

Joseph Smith’s commitment trial was delayed for a third time.  Trevor Andersen, a Des Moines attorney representing Smith, told Judge Shayne Mayer that his domestic partner was having …

With the presidential election less than two weeks away, confusion, frustration and uncertainty are swelling among voters. Not only about which candidate will come out victorious, but if their win …

Storm Lake, as part of Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor), will be featured in the upcoming “My Town” documentary-style series. The regional premiere of the …

Here’s an interesting side hustle. Two years ago Juan Padilla of Storm Lake bought a deluxe robot costume and DJ equipment, and he hires out for dances, parties, weddings and …

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors agreed to negotiate the completion of a land abstract for Storm Lake Marina before moving forward with a formal agreement to transfer the property to the county.  Greg Johnson, director of the county conservation board, is aiming to …

Storm Lake, including Little Storm Lake, remains below crest level with water temperatures in the low 50s. Anglers targeting largemouth bass are finding slow action; the marina is currently the best …

A Holstein man died and his two elementary-aged daughters were injured in a crash in Ida County Wednesday evening.  Josh Fowler, 29, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision …

Cherokee Locker is opening a retail outlet in Storm Lake at 111 Sale Barn Rd. Ste 1, right next to Verizon. The business will offer products sold at the Cherokee location, explains Cherokee …

Buena Vista University and Iowa Central Community College joined a consortium of community college and private schools that aim to streamline the transfer process. A joint statement by the …