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Storm Lake firefighters spent part of Independence Day chasing down two late night fires sparked by discarded fireworks. Crews were first called at 10:28 p.m. Saturday to Sunrise Pointe Golf

Sioux Rapids is receiving long‑awaited federal support to rebuild critical healthcare services damaged during the floods of 2024.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $142,000 to retrofit the Sioux

Iowa’s cancer challenge is growing, and Buena Vista County is being invited to help fight back. The Iowa Cancer Registry and the University of Iowa College of Public Health will

Storm Lake’s 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is gearing up for one of its largest vendor lineups ever, with more than 30 food vendors and over 30 art vendors scheduled throughout

Work is set to begin Monday, July 6, on the City of Storm Lake’s Ice House lift station improvement project. Contractors will start by coordinating with MidAmerican Energy to reroute

Fundraising for the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is entering its final stretch, and organizers say they are close to meeting their $50,000 goal. Co‑chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad report

Buena Vista County is tightening courthouse security. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning to authorize Board Chair Paul Merten to sign an Otis elevator service and repair order —

A Marcus man arrested in a police decoy operation has pleaded guilty to grooming in Cherokee County District Court as part of a plea deal.  Forty‑three‑year‑old Travis Ehrig entered the

The Buena Vista County Courthouse is getting a major restoration this fall — after a bidding process that took some unexpected turns. The county board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning

An Aurelia man is facing multiple felony charges after Hawarden police say digital devices linked to him were found to contain child sexual abuse material. The Hawarden Police Department arrested