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Rainfall at the end of last week and early this week has resulted in less drought showing up in the state. The Iowa Drought Monitor map released this (Thur) morning

At Wednesday’s school board meeting, Storm Lake Superintendent Stacey Cole commented on the district’s high school graduation and dropout rates. Cole said as has become typical, Storm Lake’s four-year graduation

The Storm Lake School Board on Wednesday approved a new fitness services agreement for the high school. BVRMC will provide two trainers three times a week for eight weeks in

The annual Storm Lake Kids Fest event is scheduled for Sunday, June 8th from noon to 3pm at Chautauqua Park. Admission and activities are free. Activities include a wet and

Two men were arrested on drug-related charges in Spencer following a report of a vehicle on fire. The Spencer Police Department responded to the vehicle fire at 503 East 9th

Iowa State University Extension’s annual survey shows the first statewide decline in cash rental rates for farmland since 2019. Rental rates went up nine percent in 2023 and were stable

A strong wind event late Sunday night and early Monday caused significant damage in scattered areas of northwest Iowa. Peter Rogers of the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says

A series of events previously approved by the Storm Lake City Council has been put on hold, at least temporarily. The council two weeks ago approved a special event permit

The leaders for next year’s Storm Lake St. Mary’s Ball and Charity Auction have been announced. Jeff and Amanda Foell will be chairs for the event scheduled for Saturday, March

An Odebolt man was injured when a semi he was driving crashed in Cottonwood County, Minnesota late last (Mon) night. The Minnesota State Patrol says 40-year-old John Fertig was driving