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NW Iowa Farmers Invited to Field Day
Northwest Iowa farmers will get a close-up look at data-driven agriculture on Monday, when a Sioux Rapids grower opens his fields to the public for a hands-on look at how numbers are reshaping modern crop management. Will Jones farms just under 3,000 acres of row crops outside Sioux Rapids, and he’s built his entire operation around gathering and interpreting field
Area Farm Families Celebrated
Four area farm families are being celebrated statewide for putting conservation first — earning Iowa’s Farm Environmental Leader Award. They were among the 33 farm families honored at the Iowa State Fair this month by Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon. The award recognizes farmers who voluntarily adopt conservation
Trail System Sharpening
A vision for a 100 plus mile trail system across northwest Iowa is sharpening, and Buena Vista County sits at the center of what could become a major regional attraction. Storm Lake United Executive Director Laura Hanks and Storm Lake native Riley Godfredson briefed the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors Tuesday on the emerging plan from the Five County Trails Committee,
Saturation Saturday
The Storm Lake Police Department will step up enforcement this weekend as part of Saturation Saturday, a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing drunk and drugged driving ahead of the Labor Day holiday. The police department says officers will conduct extra patrols, sobriety checks and public education efforts on Aug. 29, the weekend before Labor Day — a busy time of
Witter Gallery Plans Art‑Bee‑Que Cook Off Fundraiser
Witter Gallery is preparing for its Art‑Bee‑Que Cook Off, a community fundraiser set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Chautauqua Shelter House in Storm Lake. The event begins at 5 p.m. and will feature a honey‑themed barbecue competition, live entertainment, on‑site art creation and a fundraising auction supporting the gallery’s programs and operations. Local cooks are invited to compete using
Smoke & Wheels Brings Cars and Ribs to Marathon This Weekend
Marathon Hometown Pride will host a combined car show and rib cook‑off this weekend, inviting residents to gather for food, activities and community support during the annual Smoke & Wheels event. The celebration is set for Saturday at 306 W. Attica St. in Marathon. Rib cook‑off registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by car show registration from 1 to 3
Buena Vista County Supervisors Hold Off on AI Traffic Data Deal
The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors has decided not to move forward — at least for now — with a proposed contract for Urban SDK, a Florida‑based geospatial analytics platform that both the secondary roads department and the sheriff’s office had been evaluating. The board revisited the item yesterday (Tuesday, Aug. 25) after tabling it at its last meeting
Storm Lake’s El Pulgarcito Expands, Plans Grand Reopening
Restaurante El Pulgarcito is getting bigger — and the owners say the move is all about giving Storm Lake a place that feels like home. The Salvadoran restaurant is expanding just two doors west of its current space at 805 Flindt Drive, staying in the same suite building but adding room, comfort and new features for customers. Owner Veraliz Cordova
