Linda French, age 77, of Alta, Iowa, was called into the loving arms of Jesus on January 9, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Aurelia, Iowa, following a courageous battle with
Thomas Siefken, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died January 9, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Celebration of Life services will take place at a later
Dean O’Tool, age 73, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
A new challenger has stepped forward in the race for Iowa Senate District 3. Cherokee County Supervisor Shane Bellefy announced his campaign yesterday, promising what he calls a “common‑sense approach”
A Buena Vista County man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Twenty-nine‑year‑old Taxavier Ford of Alta received a 30‑month sentence yesterday after pleading guilty to
An Odebolt woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following two incidents in Aurelia last month. Forty-seven-year-old Kristal Miller was arrested on Dec. 31 and charged with one count of
Three Legislative Forums are planned in Storm Lake for the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. The events will be held at King’s Pointe Resort and are sponsored by the City of
Iowa drivers are now on notice: holding a phone while driving can cost you. As of Jan. 1, law enforcement across the state is issuing fines under Iowa’s new hands‑free
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Storm Lake is setting its sights on one of the biggest fundraising goals in its history. The annual St. Mary’s Ball and Charity Auction returns
