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The Storm Lake Police Department responded to a disturbance around 6 p.m. Thursday evening in the 700 block of Lincoln Road.  Officers arrived to find 36-year-old Ivan Tello Reyes of

The Storm Lake City Council on Monday passed a resolution to allocate funds generated through this year’s Storm Lake Proud cleanup toward a new voucher-based landfill access program. The resolution

Storm Lake officials provided updates Monday night on an ongoing city lift station project. City Manager Keri Navratil addressed one of the most common questions from residents—when West Third Street

Storm Lake’s fall election season is officially underway, with nomination papers now being accepted for city council and school board positions. Mayor Mike Porsch’s seat and as well as the

Storm Lake is taking a major step toward upgrading its water infrastructure.  At Monday night’s city council meeting, officials confirmed the formation of a Water Treatment Plant Design Advisory Ad

Just weeks after being sworn in, new Sac County Sheriff Jonathan Meyer has submitted his resignation.  Meyer, who officially took over the role in late July following the retirement of

A Spencer man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.  Thirty-three-year-old Dylan Everett Halbur pleaded guilty in March to possessing meth with intent

Storm Lake Police have arrested a woman in connection with a theft at a local motel.  Authorities were called to the Super 8 on West Milwaukee Avenue Sunday afternoon, where

Buena Vista County officials say gravel road conditions are a growing concern heading into fall.  At last Tuesday’s county board of supervisors meeting, officials discussed the impact of a wet

A Cherokee man wanted in Buena Vista County was taken into custody last Monday evening.  Thirty-eight-year-old Anthony Smith was arrested by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office on warrants for possession