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A Pocahontas man has admitted to distributing methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge area and illegally possessing multiple firearms.  According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of

Storm Lake wants safer streets — but state law may be standing in the way. The city council spent another work session Monday night trying to figure out how far

A former certified nursing assistant who claimed she was fired after raising concerns about a resident’s death at Fonda Specialty Care has formally withdrawn her lawsuit. Filings show Tylene Schultz

Storm Lake is preparing for several street improvement projects this summer, with work planned in multiple neighborhoods as part of the City’s ongoing effort to upgrade roadway conditions. City officials

Fundraising for the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular continues to build momentum, with organizers reporting $23,000 raised toward this year’s $50,000 goal. Co‑chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad say the second

Speed limits are about to jump in Iowa, and Buena Vista County is bracing for the ripple effects. The county board of supervisors heard yesterday from county engineer Bret Wilkinson,

The Storm Lake Police Department helped initiate a multi‑state investigation last month that resulted in an arrest in a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, assault case. According to the Sioux Falls

The Storm Lake Boys Basketball Team has been selected as the 2026 Grand Marshal for this year’s Star Spangled Spectacular Parade. The announcement came Monday from event organizers, who said

The City of Alta wants Homecoming back — and it showed up last night to say so. About 15 people attended last night’s Alta‑Aurelia Community School District Board of Education

What started as a Friday morning assault in Storm Lake ended with a tactical raid and a recovered handgun on Harmony Court. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, the