Fundraising for the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is entering its final stretch, and organizers say they are close to meeting their $50,000 goal. Co‑chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad report
Buena Vista County is tightening courthouse security. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning to authorize Board Chair Paul Merten to sign an Otis elevator service and repair order —
A Marcus man arrested in a police decoy operation has pleaded guilty to grooming in Cherokee County District Court as part of a plea deal. Forty‑three‑year‑old Travis Ehrig entered the
The Buena Vista County Courthouse is getting a major restoration this fall — after a bidding process that took some unexpected turns. The county board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning
An Aurelia man is facing multiple felony charges after Hawarden police say digital devices linked to him were found to contain child sexual abuse material. The Hawarden Police Department arrested
With kids and adults flying through stop signs and near misses piling up, Storm Lake residents turned out in force Monday night to demand action on e‑bike and e‑scooter safety.
Pork is powering patriotism in Storm Lake this week, with local producers grilling 2,000 free burgers for the Star Spangled Spectacular. The Buena Vista County Pork Producers will hand out
Storm Lake is about to get its own day — and it’s coming with tabs open all over town. Storm Lake resident and local creator Charles Hernandez is launching the
A Storm Lake man who recorded himself beating a Sioux Falls hotel guest has been extradited to South Dakota, where he’s now facing multiple felony counts. Twenty‑three‑year‑old Jafet Almendarez pleaded
