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Platinum Crush Road Project Nears Phase 2 Launch

Buena Vista County Engineer Bret Wilkinson says Phase 2 of the Platinum Crush road project is nearly ready to move forward, following a key development this week. During Tuesdayโ€™s Buena

12-Year-Old Leads Storm Lake Police on High-Speed Chase

Storm Lake Police say a 12-year-old boy led officers on a high-speed chase through residential streets Wednesday afternoon. Around 2:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a reckless driver speeding

Alta Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge

An Alta man has pled guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm. Twenty-nine-year-old Taxavier Ford entered the plea on August 11 in Sioux City. Ford was convicted of

Storm Lake Mayor Will Not Seek Re-Election

Storm Lake Mayor Mike Porsch has announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming City election this November.  After 16 years of public serviceโ€”beginning as a City Council

Newell Pool Demolition Plans Move Forward

The City of Newell is preparing to move ahead with demolition of its closed public pool, following discussion at last Mondayโ€™s city council meeting.  Officials reviewed two bids for the

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