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Newell is looking for ways to keep an eye on its public spaces — and city officials say the need is especially important without a police department of their own.

Newell’s proposed waterpark may have a shot at six-figure grant funding — but getting there will require more planning, a clearer price tag and some careful decisions about how the

Storm Lake’s plan to replace its aging water treatment plant is taking shape — from the layout of the future facility to the financing needed to get it built. During

Storm Lake’s next downtown gathering spot could take shape in a small patch of green space — and the volunteers behind the idea want to make it happen without asking

Cherokee County supervisors are weighing changes to the rules for commercial wind turbines, including how close turbines can be built to homes and how much developers should pay to help

Pirate’s Pointe Mini Golf could be staying in private hands for years to come — but Storm Lake officials still have questions to resolve before a new lease can move

A family’s path from homelessness to a place of their own is offering a powerful example of what can happen when a community works together — and it’s the kind

Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn is pitching new opportunities for family farms and young Iowans while defending his running mate amid questions about the candidate’s finances. About 70 people

Patients’ experiences during a hospital stay have earned Buena Vista Regional Medical Center (BVRMC) national recognition. BVRMC is one of 250 hospitals nationwide to receive a five-star rating on a

The City of Storm Lake has announced temporary changes to City Hall operating hours because of staffing issues over the next two weeks. According to the city, City Hall will