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An Ida County man has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually abusing a child in Woodbury County. Court records show 28‑year‑old Patrick Loft of Galva entered the plea on

Storm Lake has earned statewide recognition for its commitment to efficiency and fiscal responsibility.  The city tied with Fort Madison as Best Performing Largest Fifth City in Iowa’s 2026 Public

The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund is offering financial assistance to income‑eligible homeowners for critical home repairs and improvements. The program combines forgivable grants with low‑interest loans to help

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has named its 2025 Master Pork Producers. Among the honorees: Brad and Sarah Lundell of Kiron, recognized for excellence in pork production, sustainability, and community

A Manson woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine conspiracy centered in Fort Dodge. Forty‑three‑year‑old Starr Ledford, who also has ties

The Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education reviewed the draft of its 2024–25 financial audit during Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. School Business Official and School Board Secretary/Treasurer Trudy

The Storm Lake City Council has approved the creation of a new mayor’s ad hoc committee aimed at strengthening civic leadership and community engagement. On Monday night, council members unanimously

The Storm Lake City Council on Monday unanimously renewed Carroll Refuse Service’s permit to operate residential garbage collection in 2026, as required annually by City Code.  The item was moved

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has announced that Nichol Kleespies will serve as the new regional director for Cherokee, Buena Vista, Ida, Sac, and Calhoun counties. She begins the

Family passes at King’s Pointe Resort are officially gone.  The Storm Lake City Council on Monday night approved a resolution eliminating the family options at both the outdoor water park