
Chief Sinner Resigns From Storm Lake Fire Department
Storm Lake’s fire chief has stepped down after less than a year on the job. City officials say Terence Sinner resigned effective immediately on July 3, notifying the city through
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Storm Lake’s fire chief has stepped down after less than a year on the job. City officials say Terence Sinner resigned effective immediately on July 3, notifying the city through

Pocahontas County deputies arrested a Fort Dodge man Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop in rural Pocahontas County. The sheriff’s office says a deputy stopped a vehicle around 4 p.m.

Pocahontas County deputies arrested an Omaha man Sunday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs. The sheriff’s office says a deputy stopped a vehicle around

Pocahontas County deputies arrested a Pomeroy man Sunday afternoon after locating him during a warrant check at a rural residence. The sheriff’s office says deputies conducted the check around 2:45

A major change could be coming to one of Ida County’s busiest stretches of Highway 20. The Iowa Department of Transportation is studying a redesign of both U.S. Highway 20

Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is moving ahead with plans for a major new regional center in Marcus — a project college leaders say will expand hands‑on career training
Ida County is hitting pause on data centers. At its June 30 meeting, the county board of supervisors voted 3-0 to enact an immediate moratorium on new data center development

A big spark of community energy is about to hit Newell. Keep Iowa Beautiful has announced that Newell will launch its own Hometown Pride initiative this August — joining more

A regional REAP assembly later this month will give northwest Iowa residents a chance to help shape future conservation and cultural projects. The July 23 gathering is open to residents

Five Storm Lake High School students were among those recognized at the 2026 National History Day National Contest in College Park, Md. The competition was held June 14–18 at the