The Iowa Department of Education approved 169 applications to pay for private school and related expenses in Buena Vista and Cherokee counties.  Over 18,600 students were approved by the DE …

Deteriorating air quality across Northwest Iowa can be traced to climate change, the primary driver of wildfires that have scorched Canada in greater numbers and for a longer duration in …

Despite the objections of the recorder’s office, the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors approved a lease with the State Public Defender’s Office to occupy the recently vacated veteran’s …

Storm Lake Police are investigating a theft of stolen firearms from an apartment complex on Superior Street.   On July 13, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment complex in the …

AC man charged with hitting pregnant girlfriend An Albert City man was arrested last Tuesday for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend with a shower head.   Jacob Redenius, 20, was booked …

Tyson Foods posted a $74 million loss in its pork segment, the second consecutive quarter in which pork was a drag on the company’s bottom line.   The company that employs around 3,500 at …

After two weeks of mandatory water conservation, the City of Storm Lake lifted the measure because its wells started working and water demand softened.   The city announced on Aug. 1 that …

The Alta Community Library is continuing discussions with the Alta-Aurelia School District to maintain the shared library between the two entities. Library Board Chair Gigi Nelson informed the …

Chris Archer of the Varina Fire Department directed the controlled burn of the Varina elevator Saturday morning involving departments from Albert City, Laurens, Pocahontas, Fonda and Varina. The …

The City of Storm Lake and Tyson Fresh Meats inked a 20-year water sale agreement on Monday.   City Manager Keri Navratil told the city council she was “happy to announce” the company …

King’s Pointe Resort saw record-breaking income with RAGBRAI, the Fourth of July and a couple of weddings, according to General Manager Amy Von Bank.   Von Bank told the Storm Lake City …

A drought that has crept across Northwest Iowa since late June has contributed to stress in areas with lighter soils.  Corn leaf rolling and soybean leaf flipping has been seen across …

Despite requests from Iowa educators, the Iowa Department of Education does not plan to release detailed guidance on implementation of new laws restricting book and school materials, officials said …

An uptick in staff assaults at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders is believed to be the result of offenders preferring prison over the civil commitment unit. The Iowa Department …

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said the recent indictments against former President Donald Trump are the outcome of a “dual justice system,” but he also noted they are not his primary …

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors will present landowners with an opportunity to turn unproductive farmland into a nutrient-reduction wetland.   The program is completely …

U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley during an Aug. 2 tour of the new Cherokee Locker informed a group of producers that the Farm Bill should be done by the end of this year. He hopes to have a section in the …

Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the public’s investment in a soybean crushing facility just south of Lake Creek Country Club was well spent.   Naig told the Storm Lake Times Pilot …

Buena Vista County’s Insurance Company denied a claim of up to $5 million stemming from the alleged misallocation of tax-increment financing revenues over a seven-year period.   Iowa …

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution requesting transfer of the Storm Lake Marina from the State of Iowa to the county. The supervisors approved the …