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Storm Lake Expands Clean-Up Program to Six-Month Window

Storm Lake’s Citywide Clean-Up program is getting a major overhaul.  At Monday’s council meeting, city staff introduced a new format designed to make the program more flexible and accessible. Instead

Tree Grant Brings New Life to Storm Lake

Storm Lake is getting a boost of greenery this week, thanks to a Community Tree Planting grant from Trees Forever, funded by Alliant Energy. Mayor Mike Porsch made the announcement

Candidate Forum Set for Thursday in Storm Lake

Storm Lake voters will have a chance to meet local candidates face-to-face tomorrow during a public forum hosted by SALUD–Multicultural Health Coalition.  The event runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Storm Lake Names New Fire Chief

Storm Lake has named its next Fire Chief. Terence S. Sinner has accepted the position and will begin leading the Storm Lake Fire Department later this month. Sinner brings more

Wilkinson Briefs Supervisors on Roadwork, Winter Salt Plan

Buena Vista County Engineer Bret Wilkinson briefed the county board of supervisors last Tuesday on two key infrastructure updates—ongoing roadwork near Platinum Crush and a new winter maintenance initiative. Wilkinson

Hernandez Launches Write-In Bid for Storm Lake Mayor

Storm Lake’s mayoral race has no official candidates on the ballot—but Charles Hernandez says that’s exactly why he’s stepping up. The 40-year-old is now running as a write-in candidate for

Former Greenhouse Site Finds New Life as Kiwanis Park

Kiwanis Park was formally dedicated Tuesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Storm Lake Kiwanis Clubs.  Located at the corner of Russell Street and East 5th Street, the

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