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Laurens authorities arrested a local woman early Saturday morning after a Pocahontas County deputy stopped her vehicle and allegedly found methamphetamine during the search.  According to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s

A Manning woman is dead and a Shenandoah man is charged with first‑degree murder after a shooting Sunday morning in Lake View.  The Sac County Emergency Communication Center received a

The fatal July collision in the Storm Lake Walmart parking lot — a case that’s ignited a wave of social media outrage — won’t result in criminal charges, after investigators

A unique waterpark concept could reshape summers in Newell. Residents got a closer look at that idea Thursday night during a question‑and‑answer town hall at the Allee Building. About 30

Traffic south of Marcus is about to look a whole lot different — and the clock is ticking on the next big change at the Iowa Highway 3 and 143

The Region 3 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly was held last Thursday, July 23, in Okoboji.  Representatives from Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux counties

Storm Lake police say a Schaller man was arrested Wednesday evening after a reported theft at Awaysis Park. Officers were called to the park in the 1400 block of East

The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office says a Havelock woman was arrested Tuesday following an assault investigation on Main Street. Deputies were called to 971 Main Street around 4:43 p.m. on

Storm Lake residents will have several chances to connect with neighbors and local emergency crews during this year’s National Night Out, set for Tuesday, Aug. 4.  National Night Out is

Storm Lake’s marina story just turned a page — and this time, the county finally has the keys. Buena Vista County Conservation Director Greg Johnson told the county board of