News

City Forms Advisory Group to Tackle Water System Upgrade

Storm Lake is taking a major step toward upgrading its water infrastructure.  At Monday night’s city council meeting, officials confirmed the formation of a Water Treatment Plant Design Advisory Ad

New Sac County Sheriff Resigns

Just weeks after being sworn in, new Sac County Sheriff Jonathan Meyer has submitted his resignation.  Meyer, who officially took over the role in late July following the retirement of

Spencer Man Gets 8-Year Meth Sentence

A Spencer man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.  Thirty-three-year-old Dylan Everett Halbur pleaded guilty in March to possessing meth with intent

Alta Woman Charged in Motel Theft

Storm Lake Police have arrested a woman in connection with a theft at a local motel.  Authorities were called to the Super 8 on West Milwaukee Avenue Sunday afternoon, where

BV County Eyes Gravel Fixes Ahead of Fall Harvest

Buena Vista County officials say gravel road conditions are a growing concern heading into fall.  At last Tuesday’s county board of supervisors meeting, officials discussed the impact of a wet

Cherokee Man Arrested on BV County Drug Warrants

A Cherokee man wanted in Buena Vista County was taken into custody last Monday evening.  Thirty-eight-year-old Anthony Smith was arrested by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office on warrants for possession

Knights of Columbus Turn Cans into Local Support

The Knights of Columbus Council 2326 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake is turning recyclables into community support. What began as a small-scale can and bottle collection has

Upcoming Events