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A major road rebuild is waiting on a few final details, while another stretch of gravel road could get some relief from dust. Buena Vista County Engineer Bret Wilkinson updated the county board of supervisors Tuesday on the reconstruction of County Road N14 between Iowa Highway 3 and Albert City, along with U.S. Business Highway 71 north of Storm Lake.

A steep hill, heavy trucks and a bridge used by pedestrians have Linn Grove officials pushing for drivers to slow down. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors tabled a proposed speed limit resolution Tuesday, giving county officials and the city more time to work out the details. Linn Grove City Council Member Denny Graesing presented the request during the

Keeping deputies and jail staff on the same page could soon take just a few taps on a phone. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forward with online scheduling software for the sheriff’s office, replacing paper calendars with a digital system designed to simplify scheduling and help staff respond to emergencies. Sheriff Kory Elston and jail

Storm Lake’s first dedicated animal shelter is getting closer to reality, but there’s still work to do before its doors can open. Caring Paws Rescue has raised more than $500,000 toward its $750,000 capital campaign to transform the former Lake Animal Hospital building at 107 West 16th St. into a shelter for stray and abandoned animals. President Sue Lyngaas says

The Iowa Utilities Commission is keeping two pending cases involving Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline separate, setting up hearings on the project’s next phase early next year. The commission denied Summit’s request to consolidate outstanding regulatory cases, but established hearing dates for two proposed pipeline segments in Ida and Floyd counties. The Ida County hearing is scheduled for

100 People Who Care Sac County has awarded more than $3,500 to the Sixty Plus Nutrition Agency, which provides meals to senior citizens in four Sac County communities. The organization selected the agency as its latest donation recipient during a meeting Sunday, Oct. 11. 100 People Who Care Sac County brings members together to support charities and nonprofit organizations serving

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure discharge from an open feedlot near Cleghorn, in Cherokee county. The DNR says its Spencer field office received a report Friday morning of manure in Bear Creek, a tributary to Mill Creek. DNR staff arrived on the scene and confirmed the discharge. Officials say the producer has taken action to

Voters in Buena Vista County can beat the Election Day rush starting this week, with early voting options opening Wednesday ahead of Iowa’s Nov. 3 general election. The Buena Vista County Auditor’s Office in Storm Lake will begin in-person absentee voting Wednesday and continue through Monday, Nov. 2. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,