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Alta Debuts Hometown Days Oct. 4–5

Alta is gearing up for its first-ever Hometown Days celebration, set for next Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5.  Mayor Kevin Walsh, who helped launch the event through a partnership with

New Report Reveals Spencer Faces Major Child Care Shortage

A new report from the Spencer Economic Development Corporation and First Children’s Finance highlights a growing child care shortage in the Spencer area. The Child Care Market Analysis and Strategic

Storm Lake City Council Eyes New Sign Rules

The Storm Lake City Council devoted part of its latest meeting last Monday to a worksession on updating the city’s signage regulations—a process officials say is proving more complex than

Aurelia Awarded Iowa DNR Trees for Kids Grant

The City of Aurelia is set to receive a boost in greenery thanks to a Trees for Kids grant awarded by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.  The $2,500 grant

Storm Lake Eyes Rezoning Near BVRMC for Commercial Use

The Storm Lake City Council has taken the first step toward rezoning a property near Buena Vista Regional Medical Center.  During Monday’s meeting, the council held a public hearing on

Rain Measurement

As of 6:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 0.42 inches of rain was measured at the Storm Lake Radio studios.

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