The Storm Lake City Council named Ahlers & Cooney of Des Moines as its next law firm, despite Councilman Tyson Rice’s concerns about a conflict of interest in potential litigation against Buena …

The City of Alta might have to ban books at its shared library with Alta-Aurelia School District, at least until its 28E with the district can be dissolved in two years.  City Attorney Gary …

Choppy waters plagued even the seasoned athletes at the “Storm the Lake” sprint triathlon last Saturday.   So how is it that Methodist Manor’s CEO Nick Landgraf, who had not swam in …

Two Storm Lake residents are charged with a felony after fleeing law enforcement Saturday night. Lewciana Reyes and Andrew Romero, 18, allegedly stole a vehicle on Aug. 19. The chase started near …

Kwik Star is expected to open a gas station, carwash and convenience store near the former roller skating rink along Lakeshore Drive.  The LaCrosse, Wis., convenience store chain and the …

State officials will use a herbicide to kill invasive aquatic plants that were recently discovered in two canal systems that connect to West Okoboji Lake. But the Iowa Department of Natural …

Imagine the Possibilities’ Storm Lake location is experiencing the worst hiring shortage in the state among its 20 locations.   Staffers with Imagine the Possibilities told U.S. Rep. Randy …

Savor the last days of summer because school starts next week. Classes resume Wednesday, Aug 23 at Sioux Central, Albert City-Truesdale, Ridge View, Newell-Fonda and Alta-Aurelia. Storm Lake …

Buena Vista County officials said the state was “heading in the wrong direction” as a result of prison population pressures and the Republican Legislature’s bill that consolidated state …

Three teenagers are facing felony charges after a police chase that ended in Plymouth County.   The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle from Lakeside, …

Dispersion models that are sought as evidence for Summit Carbon Solutions’ upcoming pipeline permit hearing could enable someone to breach the pipeline to cause maximum human casualties, the …

Storm Lake School District will begin the 2023 academic year without pulling books from its library shelves.   The district intends to comply with SF 496, which bans all material that …

The 2022-23 Storm Lake High School Building Trades house at 1507 Maple St. sold at its first showing last Tuesday for $250,000.   It’s the latest from the successful high school program in …

The Alta City Council approved a $450 bid to remove two brick buildings in the park. The park board was in favor of the removal. According to board members, they are “rundown,” and they …

With drought conditions easing, native vegetation growing and zebra mussel populations staying thin, Storm Lake’s overall lake health improved in 2023.   Lake clarity has slightly reduced …

Storm Lake’s water level has risen thanks to the most recent rains: 0.6 inches Thursday night and another 0.6 Saturday morning.   On Monday, the lake measured 8 inches below the Outlet …

Platinum Crush is expected to begin crushing soybeans in the early summer of 2024, creating a “race against time” to regrade and resurface four miles of roads around the plant campus east of …

Alta city officials remain at loggerheads with the school district over banning books, and will consult a state association on next steps over their shared library. Two things were made clear at …

Police find 44 grams of meth in traffic stop   A Storm Lake man was arrested and charged with a felony after police found 44 grams of marijuana in his car.   Denzel Scott, 28, was …

Buena Vista County supervisors voted to officially name the Little Sioux River overpass Buena Vista County Veterans Bridge to honor those who have served in the military.   There will be a …