The Storm Lake Community School District is preparing for another challenging budget year, and school officials say a combination of declining enrollment, lower property valuations in 2026, and rising costs
Storm Lake’s Star Spangled Spectacular is now taking nominations for the Grand Marshal to lead this Fourth of July’s Big Parade. Organizers announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the committee is seeking
A Sioux City man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a felony drug offense in Buena Vista County. Thirty‑eight‑year‑old Anthony Smith, formerly of Sioux City, was sentenced March
Two suspects are in custody after the Pocahontas Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery Saturday afternoon near Pocahontas Elementary School. Authorities received the call around 3:30 p.m., reporting
Northwest Iowa voters now have a complete picture of who will appear on the ballot for the June 2 primary, as the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office has finalized the
The Storm Lake City Council took a closer look last week at how the city handles nuisance and property‑maintenance violations—and whether its current approach is strong enough to keep up
A Lakeside man wanted in multiple investigations has been taken into custody following his arrest last week. Twenty-three‑year‑old Mauricio Alberto Cuevas Zonta was located around 8 p.m. on March 17
This week marks Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, and emergency officials are urging residents to review their preparation plans before spring storms arrive. The Buena Vista County Emergency Management
The Storm Lake City Council has approved the first nine members who will serve on the city’s new Mayor’s Civic Leadership Advisory Committee—a group created earlier this year to strengthen
A Lake City man has admitted to distributing methamphetamine while illegally possessing a firearm, pleading guilty this week in federal court in Sioux City. Thirty‑four‑year‑old Clayton Brown entered guilty pleas
