Before a community can plan for more housing, it needs to know what’s missing. The City of Alta is receiving a $20,000 state grant to assess local housing needs and
A major road rebuild is waiting on a few final details, while another stretch of gravel road could get some relief from dust. Buena Vista County Engineer Bret Wilkinson updated
Dianne S. White, age 83, of Alta, Iowa died October 14, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Memorial Mass will take place Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at
Inez A. Cressler-Thomsen, age 97, of Storm Lake, Iowa died October 13, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Graveside services will take place at a later date.
Shirley Hatlelid, age 91, of Storm Lake, Iowa died October 13, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Monday, October 19, 2026 at
A steep hill, heavy trucks and a bridge used by pedestrians have Linn Grove officials pushing for drivers to slow down. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors tabled a
Keeping deputies and jail staff on the same page could soon take just a few taps on a phone. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forward
Don P. Schendel, age 91, of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Arlington Place in Pocahontas, Iowa. Public Visitation is from 10 – 12, PM, Thursday, October
Storm Lake’s first dedicated animal shelter is getting closer to reality, but there’s still work to do before its doors can open. Caring Paws Rescue has raised more than $500,000
The Iowa Utilities Commission is keeping two pending cases involving Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline separate, setting up hearings on the project’s next phase early next year. The
