The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office says a former resident has been charged in connection with a payroll fraud scheme that may have gone on for more than a year. Authorities
Changes are ahead for Iowa House District 5. Current Rep. Zach Dieken says this term—which concludes at the end of 2026—will be his last, and Aurelia farmer Keith Glienke is
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors yesterday morning approved a five‑year contract to equip the county sheriff’s office with new tasers—replacing models that are no longer supported. Sheriff Kory
The Alta‑Aurelia Community School District Board of Education met last night in Aurelia, hearing nearly half an hour of public comment before discussing how to use excess proceeds from Secure
The Storm Lake Police Department responded just after midnight yesterday to a reported domestic assault in the 300 block of East First Street. Authorities say 34‑year‑old Victor Manuel Rodriguez Garcia
Storm Lake High School will host the Large Group District Speech Competition 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. This marks the first time in several years that the event has
The community is invited to honor and celebrate the retirement of Dr. Dianne Johnson, who recently concluded her veterinary practice at Lake Animal Hospital in Storm Lake. A retirement celebration
An Ida County Iowa man has been sentenced in federal court for child pornography offenses. Thirty-two‑year‑old Wesley Ham of Arthur was sentenced Friday in Sioux City to more than eight
The Storm Lake Fire Department has wrapped up its annual “Keep the Wreath Red” campaign, which ran from Dec. 1 through New Year’s Day. The wreath, displayed at the fire
The Storm Lake Police Department arrested a local man late last Tuesday night after a traffic stop. At about 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 7, an officer stopped a vehicle in
