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The Friends of the Storm Lake Public Library has launched its annual holiday fundraiser. This year’s campaign features four themed gift baskets available by silent bid. Organizers say the baskets

Republican candidates for Iowa Governor joined about 200 northwest Iowans in Holstein last night for the Ida County GOP forum, alongside contenders in the 4th Congressional District.  Rep. Randy Feenstra

The Storm Lake Police Department responded Sunday afternoon to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm at a home on North Seneca Street.  Officers arrived around 12:40 p.m.

As of 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 0.24 inches of rain was measured at the Storm Lake Radio studios. 

Crews responded Friday morning to a train derailment in Buena Vista County. The incident happened between Alta and Lake Creek along Iowa Highway 7. Canadian National Railway reports that six

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors received an update last Tuesday from County Engineer Bret Wilkinson on the Platinum Crush road project east of Alta.  Wilkinson provided the board

The Storm Lake City Council is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the council, following the resignation of Councilperson Meg McKeon.  McKeon will step down Dec. 31

Buena Vista County Emergency Management has completed installation of three new dry hydrants, giving rural fire departments greater access to water during emergencies. EMS Coordinator Aimee Barritt says the hydrants

The Storm Lake City Council has voted 4–1 to accept a $125,000 Resource Enhancement and Protection grant to help fund Phase One of the proposed Storm Lake Nature Area.  The

The Buena Vista County Compensation Board has approved its annual recommendation on pay raises for elected officials. Meeting yesterday at the courthouse in Storm Lake, the seven-member board unanimously backed