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A gas leak in Newell Monday evening prompted road closures, home evacuations and a multi‑agency response — but no injuries were reported. The Newell Fire Department was first called to

Authorities in Sac County continue monitoring the site of a train derailment that happened late yesterday afternoon in rural Odebolt. The Sac County Sheriff’s Office says the derailment was reported

A Storm Lake man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say he secretly recorded minors inside a private bathroom. According to the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office,

Storm Lake police say a northwest Iowa man has been arrested following a reported sexual assault over the weekend. Officers were called around 5 p.m. Sunday for a report of

Fresh produce, new vendors and a full parking lot — Storm Lake’s Farmers’ Market returns Saturday with its biggest season yet. The market opens June 13 from 8 a.m.-noon in

Storm Lake’s Star Spangled Spectacular will open its 2026 celebration with the annual Classic Car Cruise & Show on Friday, July 3, bringing an evening of cars, music and family

Storm Lake is tightening the screws on nuisance violators — with fines that pack a punch. The City Council held a work session Monday night on a proposal to sharply

Buena Vista County authorities say a Storm Lake man will now serve a prison term after repeatedly violating the terms of his probation. Nineteen‑year‑old Rambo Jacky of Storm Lake had

A plan for a 90,000‑gallon anhydrous tank has Buena Vista County taking a hard look at safety. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday on

A Newell tradition roared back to life last month — and the community showed up in force. Nieland Custom Meats opened its doors on May 21 with a pork burger