Storm Lake’s public safety agencies have released their May activity reports, showing an overall increase in police service calls and steady activity for fire crews as summer approaches. The Storm
The Fonda Municipal Swimming Pool is closed until further notice after a broken underwater light cover caused glass to enter the pool. City officials say Iowa regulations require any pool
Storm Lake Fareway will again partner with the Star Spangled Spectacular to raise money for this year’s Independence Day fireworks show. Organizers announced that the annual “Round Up for Fireworks”
Storm Lake residents in the Lochedem and Highview Drive area should expect a planned water outage Tuesday as crews continue work on the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center expansion project.
Storm Lake Police arrested two Illinois men early Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of multiple THC products and paraphernalia. Around 12:15 a.m., an officer stopped a
Storm Lake is gearing up for one of its biggest family events of the summer. Kids Fest returns to Chautauqua Park this Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., offering an
A major collaboration is taking shape in Buena Vista County — and its mission is simple: help families thrive, not just survive. Buena Vista County is one of the first
The Storm Lake Public Library has added a new children’s computer to its youth area, thanks to support from the volunteer group Friends of the Library. Library Director Elizabeth Huff
Fundraising for Storm Lake’s 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is off to a strong start, according to co‑chairs Matt Brostad and Josh Newhouse. This year’s celebration carries the theme “Built on
