A major change could be coming to one of Ida County’s busiest stretches of Highway 20. The Iowa Department of Transportation is studying a redesign of both U.S. Highway 20
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is moving ahead with plans for a major new regional center in Marcus — a project college leaders say will expand hands‑on career training
Ida County is hitting pause on data centers. At its June 30 meeting, the county board of supervisors voted 3-0 to enact an immediate moratorium on new data center development
A big spark of community energy is about to hit Newell. Keep Iowa Beautiful has announced that Newell will launch its own Hometown Pride initiative this August — joining more
A regional REAP assembly later this month will give northwest Iowa residents a chance to help shape future conservation and cultural projects. The July 23 gathering is open to residents
Five Storm Lake High School students were among those recognized at the 2026 National History Day National Contest in College Park, Md. The competition was held June 14–18 at the
Storm Lake’s Knights of Columbus Council 2326 has donated $1,000 to The Bridge of Storm Lake, supporting the organization’s work with local youth. The Bridge provides faith‑based mentoring and outreach
Newell’s long‑closed swimming pool is finally coming out — and the city plans to replace it with a beach‑style waterpark unlike anything else in northwest Iowa. Demolition of the old
A Storm Lake man is charged with attempted murder after officers say he tried to hack his way into a woman’s home with a pickaxe while threatening to kill her.
Storm Lake police arrested a Lakeside man Wednesday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Police say an officer stopped a vehicle around
