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Odebolt wants to turn empty lots into new opportunities for local businesses — and help bring its Main Street back to life. The Odebolt Community Foundation is raising money to

A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to grooming a juvenile girl in Sac County. Court records show Joshua Wayne

A man who pleaded guilty to assaulting two Sac City police officers has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison. Christian Onei Vaca was convicted Tuesday in

Before a community can plan for more housing, it needs to know what’s missing. The City of Alta is receiving a $20,000 state grant to assess local housing needs and

A major road rebuild is waiting on a few final details, while another stretch of gravel road could get some relief from dust. Buena Vista County Engineer Bret Wilkinson updated

A steep hill, heavy trucks and a bridge used by pedestrians have Linn Grove officials pushing for drivers to slow down. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors tabled a

Keeping deputies and jail staff on the same page could soon take just a few taps on a phone. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forward

Storm Lake’s first dedicated animal shelter is getting closer to reality, but there’s still work to do before its doors can open. Caring Paws Rescue has raised more than $500,000

The Iowa Utilities Commission is keeping two pending cases involving Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline separate, setting up hearings on the project’s next phase early next year. The

100 People Who Care Sac County has awarded more than $3,500 to the Sixty Plus Nutrition Agency, which provides meals to senior citizens in four Sac County communities. The organization