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The Iowa Supreme Court has named District Court Judge Amy Moore as the next Chief Judge of the Second Judicial District.  She will take over Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Chief

The Storm Lake Fire Department is launching its annual holiday safety reminder with a wreath now on display at the fire station.  The wreath is lit with red bulbs, and

Storm Lake High School’s student‑run store, The Campus Corner, has donated more than $1,200 to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s AWARE program.  The funds came from October’s “Pink Out”

Storm Lake families are invited to a holiday tradition at King’s Pointe Resort.  Breakfast With Santa will be held Saturday, December 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. The annual event

A Storm Lake man died in a rollover crash last week in Humboldt County. The Iowa State Patrol says 83‑year‑old Paul Bengtson was driving a 2020 Ford Edge eastbound on

Democratic candidate Stephanie Steiner of Sutherland is making her case to northwest Iowa voters, emphasizing health care, affordability, and support for family farmers as she campaigns across the 4th Congressional

Storm Lake area residents got a chance to press Congressman Randy Feenstra directly on local issues Wednesday afternoon, as the Hull Republican brought his campaign for governor to Nutra Tech. 

About 200 people gathered in Holstein Monday night for the Ida County GOP Candidate Forum, where five Republicans seeking Iowa’s 4th Congressional District seat spoke directly to northwest Iowa voters.

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