John W. Higgins, age 96, of Spencer, formerly of Galva passed away on June 17, 2026 at Cobble Creek Assisted Living of Spencer. A funeral mass will be held on
A Storm Lake student’s pride in her community just earned her the mayor’s seat — at least for a day. Storm Lake High School student Itzel Sarabia was honored at
A Pocahontas man has admitted to distributing methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge area and illegally possessing multiple firearms. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of
Storm Lake wants safer streets — but state law may be standing in the way. The city council spent another work session Monday night trying to figure out how far
A former certified nursing assistant who claimed she was fired after raising concerns about a resident’s death at Fonda Specialty Care has formally withdrawn her lawsuit. Filings show Tylene Schultz
Storm Lake is preparing for several street improvement projects this summer, with work planned in multiple neighborhoods as part of the City’s ongoing effort to upgrade roadway conditions. City officials
Fundraising for the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular continues to build momentum, with organizers reporting $23,000 raised toward this year’s $50,000 goal. Co‑chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad say the second
Speed limits are about to jump in Iowa, and Buena Vista County is bracing for the ripple effects. The county board of supervisors heard yesterday from county engineer Bret Wilkinson,
The Storm Lake Police Department helped initiate a multi‑state investigation last month that resulted in an arrest in a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, assault case. According to the Sioux Falls
