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A rural Newell family is without a home after an early morning fire Tuesday destroyed much of their house and claimed the lives of a couple of pets. Newell Fire

Storm Lake leaders heard a detailed snapshot this week of how local businesses are performing—and where the biggest opportunities lie—as the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation presented its annual Business

The Storm Lake City Council on Monday acknowledged the city’s independent audit for Fiscal Year 2025—and auditors say Storm Lake once again earned the highest possible marks for financial reporting,

The City of Storm Lake has released its annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2025, and once again, the city’s water system recorded no violations. The report details where Storm

A state‑required tax notice is causing confusion in Storm Lake—showing a property‑tax increase even though the city is proposing no change to its levy.  That disconnect took center stage during

The Iowa State Auditor’s Office is calling for stronger financial oversight in the City of Schleswig after a new agreed-upon procedures report identified 20 findings tied to internal controls, budgeting,

The City of Alta is rolling out a new official logo, and the design comes from right inside the community.  City leaders have adopted a fresh visual identity created by

The Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education has taken the next step toward setting next year’s budget, voting Wednesday to publish the district’s proposed spending plan and tax

Storm Lake’s annual sidewalk inspection program is set to begin later this month, and city officials are reminding residents what to expect as crews move through the community. The 2026

Campground and park shelter reservations in Storm Lake are now open, as the city launches a new online system designed to make booking easier for residents. The city’s new recreation