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The national animal‑welfare group Humane World for Animals has released its annual “Horrible Hundred” report, identifying 100 problem puppy mills and puppy sellers across the United States. Five Iowa breeders

The Storm Lake Community School District has announced that Melanie Fisher will serve as the next assistant principal at Storm Lake Elementary School.  She will begin the role on July

The Storm Lake Police Department arrested a local man following a predawn investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving a minor. Police say that around 4 a.m. on Monday, an

The Storm Lake Police Department arrested a Storm Lake man following an early‑morning drug investigation that led to multiple charges, including two felonies. Police say that around 4:35 a.m. on

Buena Vista County emergency officials are urging residents to stay weather aware — and to think twice before sharing severe weather photos online — after an AI‑generated tornado image caused

Four young women from across Clay County will compete for the title of 2026 Clay County Fair Queen Sunday at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer. This year’s

A Marcus woman who operated an in‑home daycare is now charged with child endangerment causing serious injury, following what investigators describe as a shaken‑baby incident dating back to 2023. Fifty‑seven‑year‑old

A sexual assault reported last week in Storm Lake led to the arrest of an Alta man less than 24 hours later. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, the

A Storm Lake man has been sentenced to prison for a 2025 assault that left a woman with a broken jaw and endangered a child. Forty‑eight‑year‑old Sidney Pino Becquer was

A central Iowa man has been sentenced to prison for a February home‑invasion assault in Alta in which he impersonated law enforcement and attacked a victim with a firearm. Twenty‑six‑year‑old