Nearly 25,000 fewer Iowans are enrolled in a federal food assistance program than before the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill became law. The wide-ranging law reduced federal funding by 20-percent
As we enter summer Iowa has yet to see much mosquito activity. Iowa State University professor Ryan Smith leads the state mosquito surveillance program and says there are some mosquitoes
The Iowa Department of Agriculture announced a plan Monday to provide money for water quality projects in 22 counties above the Des Moines metro watershed. The program uses funds in
A federal district court judge has blocked waivers given to Iowa and five other states on how federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits can be used. Iowa’s waiver
Alta Hometown Pride is launching a new Alta Farmers Market this summer and is inviting local vendors to take part. The market will open Wednesday, July 1, and will be
The Storm Lake City Council is inviting residents to weigh in on the growing use of electric bicycles and scooters in the community. City officials say the council has been
Without action by Congress, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Social Security recipients will face a deep reduction in benefits late in 2032. Grassley, a Republican, is scheduled to chair a
Sioux Rapids is putting its future on the drawing board, and every resident’s voice is part of the blueprint. A community design workshop will be held from 4-7 p.m. next
Storm Lake Police arrested a Storm Lake man early Sunday morning after responding to a report of suspicious activity on the city’s north side. According to the Storm Lake Police
The Storm Lake Police Department arrested a local man late last week after locating him on an outstanding felony warrant. Authorities say officers found 20‑year‑old Eh Say of Storm Lake
