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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

100 People Who Care Sac County has awarded more than $3,500 to the Sixty Plus Nutrition Agency, which provides meals to senior citizens in four Sac County communities. The organization

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure discharge from an open feedlot near Cleghorn, in Cherokee county. The DNR says its Spencer field office received a report

Voters in Buena Vista County can beat the Election Day rush starting this week, with early voting options opening Wednesday ahead of Iowa’s Nov. 3 general election. The Buena Vista

Rural firefighters across northwest Iowa are getting a boost to help them answer the call. Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation are providing $222,000 to 65

The City of Storm Lake is flushing fire hydrants across the community this month as part of its regular maintenance program. The Water Department is currently working in Zones 2

The Breeze condominium project hit another roadblock — this time at the Storm Lake City Council table. The council failed to advance a request Monday night to extend the construction

About 20 years in county government hasn’t convinced Paul Merten it’s time to step aside — and he says there’s still work left to do. The rural Storm Lake farmer

Storm Lake’s miniature golf course is changing hands. The Storm Lake City Council has approved the sale of Reel Time Rentals’ interest in Pirate’s Pointe Mini Golf to Severson Properties