The Storm Lake City Council has approved the creation of a new mayor’s ad hoc committee aimed at strengthening civic leadership and community engagement. On Monday night, council members unanimously
The Storm Lake City Council on Monday unanimously renewed Carroll Refuse Service’s permit to operate residential garbage collection in 2026, as required annually by City Code. The item was moved
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has announced that Nichol Kleespies will serve as the new regional director for Cherokee, Buena Vista, Ida, Sac, and Calhoun counties. She begins the
Family passes at King’s Pointe Resort are officially gone. The Storm Lake City Council on Monday night approved a resolution eliminating the family options at both the outdoor water park
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors yesterday morning approved an addendum to its RISE grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, formally shifting responsibility for a major intersection
A new study shows the Clay County Fair is more than just a once‑a‑year celebration of fun, tradition, and agriculture. It’s also a major economic engine for northwest Iowa. According
The Storm Lake Fire Department has released its annual report, highlighting a year of service, training, and community outreach. Chief Terence Sinner says firefighters responded to 440 calls in 2025,
Stalcup Agricultural Services of Storm Lake has expanded its footprint in Iowa with the acquisition of Midstates Farm Management from Midstates Bank in Council Bluffs. The deal, effective January 1st,
The Lake View American Legion’s building renovation project has been selected to receive the latest round of funding from 100 People Who Care Sac County. At the group’s quarterly meeting
A former Storm Lake city employee has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Fifty-two‑year‑old Brian Oakleaf — who once served as Storm Lake’s finance
