Officials confirm it was heat that caused an explosion at a farm co-op in Manchester this afternoon. Initial reports indicate one anhydrous tank overheated and exploded, knocking over another anhydrous
Three Cherokee County 4-H Members were awarded top honors from this year’s Iowa State Fair. The members are Branden Whited, Brittney Schmillen, and Sam Schmillen. Cherokee County Youth Coordinator with
Whether it’s having a discussion about politics with an in-law, or just walking outside to get the mail, it can be a true challenge lately to keep our cool. With
Fundraising is underway to help finance demolition of three buildings in downtown Villisca. One of the buildings — the Rialoto Theater — has been a landmark in the southwest Iowa
Iowa’s Attorney General says the settlement of a dispute with the four largest tobacco companies will lead to more money for the state. Attorney General Brenna Bird says Iowa is
The Storm Lake City Council this week on a 3-2 vote selected a new City Attorney. The council chose the Ahlers and Cooney Law Firm based out of Des Moines
The school year is getting underway this week in Storm Lake, and more school supplies have been donated to Storm Lake Community School District students this year through the local
It’s the third straight day of a statewide extreme heat warning, and highs in the low hundreds are tough on people — and pets. At this stage, some folks may
This is the first day of school in many Iowa districts and motorists are being warned to slow down and stay alert for darting kids and for school buses. Hamilton
Two teenagers were arrested following a brief pursuit in Storm Lake this past weekend. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high
