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The Storm Lake Police Department has arrested a local man following a burglary investigation on Hickory Lane. Authorities say the incident began around 6 a.m. Monday. Police allege 31‑year‑old Jose

A Storm Lake teenager faces multiple charges after police say he caused a disturbance, stole car keys, and damaged vehicles outside Hibbett Sports Monday evening. Authorities report officers were dispatched

Current Storm Lake City Council member Matt Ricklefs will remain at the table.  Last night, the council voted unanimously to appoint Ricklefs to fill the two‑year vacancy created by Mayor‑elect

Richard Riner stepped into public service yesterday afternoon, taking the oath of office during a special Storm Lake City Council session.  The Buena Vista University Associate Professor of Criminology and

Farmland values in Northwest Iowa showed modest gains in 2025, despite continued headwinds in the ag economy. Iowa State University’s annual Land Value Survey reports Buena Vista County land values

A Schaller woman has been sentenced in Sac County following a violent attack earlier this fall. Thirty‑five‑year‑old Jennifer Lynn Rathe was originally charged with attempted murder and willful injury after

The Storm Lake Police Department arrested a local man Thursday night following a reported domestic assault. Authorities say officers were called around 10:15 p.m. to the 300 block of East

The Storm Lake City Council will hold a special meeting today to interview four applicants for the open council seat created by Mayor-elect Meg McKeon’s transition from council to mayor. 

A Woodbury County farmer and longtime Storm Lake business leader has received one of the nation’s highest honors in agricultural appraisal. Dennis Reyman, who farms near Correctionville and is a

Residents in Albert City have been dealing with a strong odor for more than a month as AgState Cooperative continues working to resolve a grain smolder inside one of its