Primary day is almost here, and northwest Iowa voters are staring at one of the most competitive ballots in years. The primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, and polls across
Mass of Christian Burial for Marge Albrecht, age 97 of Wall Lake, IA, will be at 10:45AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake.
The Storm Lake Community School District will again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free meals to all children throughout June, July and mid‑August. District officials say meals
Marda Eloise Melohn, age 89, of Albert City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 at the Fonda Nursing home in Fonda, Iowa. Marvin H. Melohn, age 87, of
Pizza Hut is going retro — and two area locations are on the list. The company’s parent, Yum! Brands, has confirmed that several Iowa restaurants, including Storm Lake and Cherokee,
The Cherokee Fire Department says a Wednesday night house fire caused an estimated $45,000 in damage, but no injuries were reported. Crews were dispatched around 8:42 p.m. to 818 West
The Storm Lake Community School District Foundation is awarding 21 classroom educator incentive grants for the 2026–27 school year, providing a total of $18,000 in support for local teachers. Foundation
The Star Spangled Spectacular Committee has announced the winners of the 2026 Children’s Art Contest, held under this year’s theme, “Built on Freedom. Bound by Community.” The contest included two
Fundraising for Storm Lake’s 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular kicks off Monday, June 1, as volunteers launch the annual campaign supporting one of northwest Iowa’s largest Independence Day celebrations. Organizers say
