Storm Lake’s July public safety report shows a month that was busy, brisk and full of movement — with police logging thousands of calls and fire crews staying active across
Jerome H. Lehmann, age 85, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Eldora Specialty Care of Eldora, Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held at
More than 125 Ida County residents packed the Ida Grove Community Rec Center Tuesday night for a two‑hour question‑and‑answer session with PathOne Data Centers — the first public meeting since
Lopez Foods is marking a major milestone in Cherokee — and it comes with new jobs, new capacity and a renewed commitment to the community. The company celebrated the completion
A new kind of digital dashboard may be coming to Buena Vista County — but leaders want more answers before they sign on. The county board of supervisors on Tuesday
A Buena Vista County voice is stepping into the political spotlight — and he’s aiming for a seat on the board of supervisors. Rural Newell resident Tom Grau has announced
Iowa’s latest round of biofuels infrastructure grants will bring new investment to Storm Lake and Spencer, as the state continues expanding access to lower‑cost E15 and biodiesel blends. Iowa Secretary
Albert City‑Truesdale Elementary says last year’s reading gains weren’t just strong — they were the kind of results that make educators stop in their tracks. The rural K‑6 school saw
A new report says Iowa’s summer swim season is being overshadowed by something far less refreshing: manure‑driven pollution that’s triggering beach advisories across the state. Food & Water Watch released
