The Cherokee Fire Department says a Wednesday night house fire caused an estimated $45,000 in damage, but no injuries were reported. Crews were dispatched around 8:42 p.m. to 818 West
The Storm Lake Community School District Foundation is awarding 21 classroom educator incentive grants for the 2026–27 school year, providing a total of $18,000 in support for local teachers. Foundation
The Star Spangled Spectacular Committee has announced the winners of the 2026 Children’s Art Contest, held under this year’s theme, “Built on Freedom. Bound by Community.” The contest included two
Fundraising for Storm Lake’s 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular kicks off Monday, June 1, as volunteers launch the annual campaign supporting one of northwest Iowa’s largest Independence Day celebrations. Organizers say
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors got a closer look Tuesday at a major shift in how Iowans will access mental health and behavioral health services — a statewide
Storm Lake police say a local man is facing multiple charges after an early morning traffic stop over the holiday weekend. Around 2:16 a.m. Sunday, an officer pulled a vehicle
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved sending a formal response to the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the design and cost expectations for the Highway 7
The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office has released new details about a high‑speed pursuit that happened earlier this month and ended in a rollover crash near Laurens. According to the sheriff’s
A Storm Lake High School student earned national honors at the Jobs for America’s Graduates National Career Development Conference (NCDC), held April 19–21 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Eden Etse
Seventeen Sioux Central FFA members attended the Iowa State FFA Convention in Ames April 19–21, taking part in competitions, service activities and leadership sessions while exploring the Iowa State University
