Iowa farmland has never been more valuable than it is today and the Northwest section of the state remains the cream of the crop. Iowa State University reported in its annual Land Value Survey …
A Storm Lake woman was arrested Tuesday for reportedly stabbing her boyfriend and causing “serious injuries.” Storm Lake police arrested Jezebella Ehsa, 20, on charges of willful injury and …
A Manilla woman has been arrested in connection with a pimping and prostitution investigation involving a fake account on the social dating app Tinder. Court records show Kellsea Williams, …
Dr. David Crippin has sued UnityPoint Health for $3.7 million because of emotional distress he suffered as a result of an alleged “perp walk” the health system’s administrators forced him to …
Ice, snow and strong winds made for tough driving conditions throughout the area over the past week. Reports of vehicles in ditches were common, like the one pictured above on the outskirts of Storm …
Dollar Tree at 1515 N. Lake Ave. is closing Jan. 8, but Shoe Sensation, its immediate neighbor to the north, is not closing, contrary to rumors. “We are not closing,” said Shoe Sensation …
A Buena Vista County jury found Christian Goyne-Yarns guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of Shelby Woizeschke at Milford in February 2022. It took jurors around 90 minutes last …
A Storm Lake man who was arrested for allegedly falsifying information about a pitbull bite in June has sued the dog’s owners for injuries he suffered from a bite. A petition filed earlier …
One year after skyrocketing 29%, the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland jumped another 17%, or $1,660, to $11,411 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of farmland is again higher this year …
Ryan Mohr lampooned city hall for starving the gallery as it ballooned its administrative staff in 2022 through the creation of new positions. Mohr said the hiring of Communications Coordinator Dana …
She started as an Albert City-Truesdale Stepperette. In 1996-97 she was a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs. And Thanksgiving weekend she was part of an ambitious reunion of 300 Chiefs …
The State of Iowa has asked a judge to commit a Storm Lake man to the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders because he allegedly suffers from a mental abnormality that predisposes him to …
Altan arrested on break-in, death threat An Alta man was arrested on Friday for allegedly trying to break into an apartment in Alta and threatening to kill a female occupant. Court …
The Buena Vista County Conservation Board is expected to restore the Linn Grove Dam at some point next year even though the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the board are at odds over nearly …
Each of the last seven avian influenza infections in Iowa occurred in Buena Vista and surrounding counties, raising questions about whether the virus has begun to spread between commercial premises. …
The City of Storm Lake is expected to contract with a national retail recruitment firm that will help the city pitch new development. Economic Development Director Lee Dutfield and Mayor …
College student arrested on assault charge A Buena Vista University student was arrested Dec. 6 for reportedly punching a fellow student in the face in one of the university suites. Court …
The City of Storm Lake has budgeted $4 million to replace downtown sidewalks to accommodate MidAmerican Energy’s lighting replacement from Railroad Street to Seventh Street. City Manager …
City Manager Keri Navratil will receive a 4% raise in 2023. The Storm Lake City Council granted Navratil the raise after an hour-long closed session on Monday. Mayor Mike Porsch said he …
Two Ohio men were arrested for an assault at Storm Lake's Sunrise Campground, one for pointing a gun at a male victim’s head and the other for beating him to the point of …