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Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test will cost $15, and no appointments are required. The

The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors heard more than an hour of pointed, emotional testimony yesterday morning during a public hearing on the county’s proposed property tax levy for

The filing period for county offices in the June 2nd Primary Election has closed, and Buena Vista County voters will see a completely uncontested ballot—with every race featuring the same

The second Storm Lake Legislative Forum of the Iowa State Legislature 2026 session is planned for Saturday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise Golf Course clubhouse. The Forums are sponsored

The Storm Lake Community School District is preparing for another challenging budget year, and school officials say a combination of declining enrollment, lower property valuations in 2026, and rising costs

Storm Lake’s Star Spangled Spectacular is now taking nominations for the Grand Marshal to lead this Fourth of July’s Big Parade. Organizers announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the committee is seeking

A Sioux City man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a felony drug offense in Buena Vista County. Thirty‑eight‑year‑old Anthony Smith, formerly of Sioux City, was sentenced March

Two suspects are in custody after the Pocahontas Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery Saturday afternoon near Pocahontas Elementary School. Authorities received the call around 3:30 p.m., reporting

Northwest Iowa voters now have a complete picture of who will appear on the ballot for the June 2 primary, as the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office has finalized the

The Storm Lake City Council took a closer look last week at how the city handles nuisance and property‑maintenance violations—and whether its current approach is strong enough to keep up