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Sac City Woman Dies in Lake View Crash

A one-vehicle crash near Lake View claimed the life of a Sac City woman late Thursday night.  According to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded around 10:45 p.m. to

Murder Trial Scheduled for Cherokee County Man in April Death

A Cherokee County man charged with first-degree murder is scheduled to stand trial on March 10, 2026.  Sixty-six-year-old Richard Allen Hammond is accused of intentionally running over 47-year-old Christopher Wheeler

Storm Lake School Board Sets Legislative Priorities

At its regular monthly meeting Wednesday night, the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education turned its attention to legislative priorities for the Iowa Association of School Boards, with

Wall Lake Man Killed in Sac County Crash

A Wall Lake man was killed in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning in Sac County. Authorities say 90-year-old Roy Russom died at the scene after his southbound Toyota Camry was

Phase 2 of Platinum Crush Project Moves to Bidding

Buena Vista County is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Platinum Crush road project, after the county supervisors approved final bid documents during yesterday’s board meeting.  Phase 2 of

Shelter-in-Place Issued in Storm Lake; Man in Custody

Storm Lake Police responded to an incident last night involving an armed suspect.  Officers were initially dispatched to the 700 block of Elmwood Drive following reports of a man threatening

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