
County OKs 80th Avenue Patch, Talks Platinum Crush Truck Limit Increase
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors signed off Tuesday on an asphalt patch for 80th Avenue — a short stretch of road east of Alta that’s about to carry

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors signed off Tuesday on an asphalt patch for 80th Avenue — a short stretch of road east of Alta that’s about to carry

A South O’Brien School District teacher has been charged following a four‑week investigation into allegations she sent sexually explicit Snapchat messages to a 17‑year‑old student from another O’Brien County school

A Red Oak man is turning grief into grit on a 180‑mile ride across Iowa, reminding anyone who’s struggling to “keep going.” Nate Payne rolled into Storm Lake Monday night

Randy H. Thompson Sr., age 68, of Alta, Iowa died September 6, 2026 at his residence in Alta. Memorial services will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Mary Kramer, age 85, of Alta, Iowa died September 6, 2026 at her residence in Alta. Funeral services will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Fratzke

Visitation for Ken Thomas, age 81 of Sac City, IA, will be from 4:00-7:00PM on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City. A

Caroline Christine Kluver, age 88 and 364 days, of Storm Lake, Iowa, passed away on September 4, 2026, at her home in Storm Lake, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be

Gayle L. Johnson, age 84, of Pomeroy, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa. Funeral Service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12,

Gerald “Jerry” Sassman, age 84, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died August 28, 2026 at UCHealth West Chester Hospital in West Chester, Ohio. Memorial services will take place Saturday, September 12,

Politics rolled into Sac City on Friday, and Zach Lahn made it clear he’s running on more than a policy sheet. He’s running on a culture message. More than 70

