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Traffic Stop Leads To Arrests

According to a press release, on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am a Storm Lake Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Northwestern Drive and

Rain Measurement

As of 6 am this morning (Tuesday July 8th) we measured 0.35 in precipitation at our Storm Lake Radio Studios.

Collision Claims Life of Spirit Lake Man

(Forest City)– A three vehicle collision Saturday on Highway 9 in Winnebago county of north central Iowa claimed the life of a Spirit Lake man. The Iowa State Patrol says

Rain Measurement

As of 8 am this morning (Monday July 7th) our rain gauge measured 2 inches, and was overflowing, so there was likely more than that at the Storm Lake Radio

NW Iowa Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Northwest Iowa man was arrested on several child pornography charges. On Thursday, July 3, at 11:25 a.m., 24-year-old Jesus Aranda-Martinez of Rock Valley, Iowa, was arrested, according to the

Third Street Closure

Third Street in Storm Lake will be shut down beginning beginning July 7 for the planned sewer line crossing associated with the new lift station. The street will likely be

City of Storm Lake Audit Process

The City of Storm Lake will begin an annual audit process in August, to be conducted by Winther Stave & Co. certified accountants. The independent audit will examine finances for

Fire Destroys Marcus Home

A Northwest Iowa home and garage are a total loss after the improper disposal of fireworks after on the Fourth of July. Marcus Fire and Rescue firefighters were called to

Sand Visits BV County

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand held a town hall meeting in Buena Vista County yesterday (Wednesday) to speak with locals ahead of the upcoming election for Iowa’s next governor. Dozens

Competitive Grants Awarded to Area Schools

The Iowa Department of Education today awarded over $2 million in competitive grants to eight school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional or behavioral needs impact their

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