The Storm Lake City Council fast-tracked approval of the final update to the city’s animal ordinances.  Since the early summer, the city has drafted, debated and ratified codes on …

The Storm Lake City Council denied a noise variance request for a resident who wanted to sing at home with an amplified karaoke machine two to three times a week. Several council members said they …

A Storm Lake man was sentenced to five years in prison for participating in an alleged 20-person riot in Chloe Lane in July.  Buena Vista County District Court Judge Shayne Mayer convicted …

Holzhauer Motors and its two Ford franchisees have asked to convert its bankruptcy case under a different chapter because the dealership is “administratively insolvent.”  The …

Angel Barajas and Nora Peterson were crowned Alta-Aurelia homecoming king and queen before Thursday's volleyball match and celebrated in the homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 13.

For nearly five years, Blanca Vazquez and Javier Granela of 516 Seneca St. have cared for dozens of racing pigeons housed in an enclosed loft in their backyard. Granela, who learned to race pigeons …

Storm Lake was cloudier this year and its zebra mussel population is believed to have decreased for a third straight year, according to a lake biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural …

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the rezoning of the proposed Buffalo Ridge Estates subdivision north of Storm Lake on 560th Street.  The board’s …

A Storm Lake man was sentenced to five years in prison for punching a man in the throat because he was white.  Buena Vista County District Court Judge Shayne Mayer sentenced Jermaine Ford, …

Congratulations to the 2024 Sioux Central High School Homecoming King and Queen candidates, front row from left: Hadley Ayers, Linnea Bloom, Kaylee Jessen and Ryleigh Waldstein. Back row: Hunter …

The Lakeside City Council is deliberating how they plan to abate the ongoing nuisance problem at 207 Lakeshore Dr. During their meeting Tuesday, the board discussed options of funding a clean-up …

A Storm Lake man was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for making a false report and accosting occupants at a residence in the 700 block of Cayuga Street.  Philavanh Satibonjong, …

Alta-Aurelia School District has begun design considerations for the new athletic facility to replace the fitness center, wrestling room and gym in the south wing of the Alta Central Office Building. …

Storm Lake and Cherokee slightly grew over the last three years while their surrounding exurbs erased that growth during that time, according to a Storm Lake Times Pilot review of recently released …

Alta-Aurelia School District will provide additional compensation for the Alta Elementary Building Leadership team to oversee additional administrative responsibilities as the elementary school …

Schaller-Crestland School District has retained a Sioux City architect to consult for improvements and renovations to the Schaller building. The school board has been working with FEH Architects …

Storm Lake firefighters attended the Iowa Firefighters Association annual convention, Sept. 5-8 hosted by the Iowa Falls Fire Department. A vehicle show was part of the event, with several …

Newell-Fonda High School is preparing for a fantastic jukebox-themed Homecoming Week Sept. 16-20. The week kicks off on Monday, Sept. 16, with “Merica Melodies.” Students can wear …

Sergeant Stacey Smith of the Buena Vista County Sheriffs Office watches as truck driver Jeffery Walter of Pierson examines his semi that went into the ditch along 70th Avenue south of Storm Lake …