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Iowa regulators have now sanctioned a second state‑employed nurse in connection with the 2024 death of a Storm Lake man who was incarcerated at the Newton Correctional Facility.  The Iowa

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

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

Storm Lake residents will have a chance to learn more about the next phase of the Oneida Street reconstruction project during a public information event next week. The City of