The lakes in the Storm Lake area have been frozen over the past week due to the colder temperatures. However, the Iowa DNR reiterates that all ice is unsafe for ice fishing. The area lakes have only been layered with thin ice. With potential windy and warmer days in the forecast next week, some areas may open up again. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District Office at (712)-657-2638.
Char Beekmann, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.
Robert “Bob” Dean North Sr., age 92, of Newell, Iowa died November 5, 2026 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in
Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity next week to explore ways to strengthen their
A rural Newell man is behind bars, facing 13 criminal charges stemming from a series of alleged assaults, threats and violations
Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity next week to explore ways to strengthen their
