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The Storm Lake Police Department has identified three local juveniles as the suspects in an attempted burglary that left a North Ontario Street home with significant damage last week. Officers

Buena Vista University will honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 next week with conversations, community tributes and a stair‑climb challenge that turns remembrance into action. BVU’s Department of Community and

A simple crochet hook is helping Alta’s Steven Smith bring comfort to women after mastectomy surgery — one Knitted Knocker at a time. Smith is working to form a local

Quad County Corn Processors — the shuttered ethanol plant south of Galva — is officially headed to a sheriff sale tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 4) at the Ida County Courthouse.  The

Newell’s pool demolition and waterpark planning took a step forward this week, as city leaders and committee members outlined where the project stands and what comes next.  The update came

Buena Vista County could soon roll out a traveling drug disposal program aimed at clearing out unused medications — and preventing opioid misuse before it starts. County Public Health and

Newell city officials say last month’s water emergency was far more serious than residents may have realized, with the community coming close to a full system shutdown after a ruptured

Emergency crews are on the scene east of Storm Lake this evening (Tuesday, Sept. 1) after a car was struck by a train along U.S. Highway 71 just north of

Storm Lake residents have several opportunities to take part in city government, as the city is seeking applicants for multiple boards and commissions. Openings are available on the Public Library

A Shenandoah man has entered a formal written plea of not guilty in the Aug. 2 shooting death of a Manning woman in Lake View.  Twenty‑seven‑year‑old Joshua Lehman submitted the