The Storm Lake Fire Department has released its annual report, highlighting a year of service, training, and community outreach. Chief Terence Sinner says firefighters responded to 440 calls in 2025,
Stalcup Agricultural Services of Storm Lake has expanded its footprint in Iowa with the acquisition of Midstates Farm Management from Midstates Bank in Council Bluffs. The deal, effective January 1st,
The Lake View American Legion’s building renovation project has been selected to receive the latest round of funding from 100 People Who Care Sac County. At the group’s quarterly meeting
A former Storm Lake city employee has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Fifty-two‑year‑old Brian Oakleaf — who once served as Storm Lake’s finance
A gas leak forced evacuations in Sioux Rapids yesterday morning, after a contractor struck a gas main while repairing a city water line. The leak happened just before 11 a.m.
A Cherokee man is facing charges after allegedly impersonating a state health inspector and threatening to shut down a local restaurant. Police say 40‑year‑old Jason Skadeland entered The Little Panda,
Storm Lake St. Mary’s students will take part in the Diocesan Band Festival next Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City. The festival brings together young
The Storm Lake Community School District has been selected by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council to receive a 2026–27 STEM BEST Program award. Storm Lake is one of 31
A Cherokee man has been sentenced in O’Brien County District Court following drug charges that stemmed from a traffic stop near Sanborn last fall. Authorities say the case began Oct.
