April had plenty of showers at times, but state climatologist Justin Glisan says overall precipitation for the month was near normal. “We’re coming in about 3.4 inches of precipitation, and
A disagreement over whether to spend $14 million boosting pay for paraeducators in public schools is the big stumbling block in budget talks among Republican lawmakers.Du Governor Kim Reynolds said
A new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows the nation’s economy just had its weakest quarter in three years, which Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson blames on the policies
The Iowa DNR says its spring effort to collect walleye eggs to raise the next generation of fish was one of the fastest in the program’s history. Jay Rudacille oversaw
A celebration of all things Latino in southeast Iowa is being called off after community members said they were scared about being detained at the event. The Latino Festival of
The Storm Lake girls tennis team hosted the 2025 Lakes Conference tennis tournament Wednesday. For the Tornadoes Bri Orth and Sofia Gonzalez both placed 5th in singles play. Anahi Castillo
The Storm Lake Star Spangled Spectacular is launching its first-ever themed shirts, celebrating this year’s theme “Celebrate Freedom, Feel the Vibe in 2025”. The shirts are now available for purchase
A criminal charge has been filed over a month after a two-vehicle crash left one woman dead. According to court documents, 28-year-old Jorge Ortega-Ortega of Cherokee has been charged with
Green sprouts from the corn and soybeans Iowa farmers planted in mid-April are starting to emerge from the soil, but many farmers are still waiting to get their crops planted.
