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 said …

Buena Vista County Conservation Board recently stocked Gabrielson Park-Gustafson Lake just south of Sioux Rapids with approximately 600 pounds of rainbow trout for the public to catch throughout the …

Congratulations to Reserve Deputy Kyle Bailey, who was sworn in as a member of the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office by Sheriff Kory Elston Jan. 10. "We're excited to have Kyle on board …

Storm Lake United is proud to announce the addition of Andrea Almanza as its new Activities Director. In her role, Andrea will organize and manage retail promotions, as well as member and …

Buena Vista County’s oldest resident, Adeline Otto, died peacefully the morning of Jan 10, just six weeks before her 105th …

Two Alta parents who claim a special education teacher at Storm Lake Elementary School abused their disabled 12-year-old son have moved their lawsuit against the school district to a federal court. …

Mayor Porsch: "I think we’re talking about a pretty small risk" Councilman Kevin McKinney once again protested the city’s recently passed ordinance regulating the keeping of domestic …

The new position of Fire Inspector for the Storm Lake Fire Department has been filled with the hiring of experienced firefighter Blake Severson. Severson began his service with the SLFD this week. …

The City of Storm Lake is mulling improvements to two blocks of Cayuga Street near the library and courthouse, the same area that was the center of a lawsuit threat by a commercial landlord in June …

The Alta City Council approved a project proposal from Beck Engineering of Cherokee for the ongoing library relocation project that continues to circle around finding a location for the new library …

If you live in the Alta area, please join this Sunday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. for a town meeting about the library’s relocation. The meeting is hosted by Alta Community Library and the library …

Residents of Storm Lake should be aware that vehicles left parked in the street or in downtown parking lots B & D during City of Storm Lake Snow Emergencies will  be towed at the …

A $500 check from Tyson Foods, Inc. brought the 2024 Mr. Goodfellow campaign total to $14,446, an impressive amount from all you generous contributors. 

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, …