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Storm Lake Marina Officially Transferred to Buena Vista County
Storm Lake’s marina story just turned a page — and this time, the county finally has the keys. Buena Vista County Conservation Director Greg Johnson told the county board of supervisors Tuesday morning that the Storm Lake Marina property is now officially under county ownership, marking the end of a yearslong transfer process involving the Iowa Department of Natural Resources,
Storm Lake to Launch Therapeutic Classroom with New State Grant
The Storm Lake Community School District is about to open a new kind of classroom — one built for students who need more than a desk and a textbook to succeed. The Iowa Department of Education announced yesterday the allocation of more than $2.35 million in therapeutic classroom grants to 10 school districts statewide to support students whose emotional or
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report has been released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 26, 2026. This is 2.4 days more than last year, when there were 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 9 percent very short, 27 percent short, 61 percent
Sac City Man Arrested With Multiple Charges
According to a press release from the Sac City Police Department, on June 30th, 2026, at approximately 10:32PM, the Sac City Police Department responded to a report of a domestic assault in progress at a residence in Sac City, Iowa. Following an initial investigation, Paul Bainbridge, age 32 of Sac City, was located and arrested during the early morning hours
Sioux Rapids Receiving Grant
Senator Chuck Grassley has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide a $355,000 grant to the City of Sioux Rapids to replace the city’s old well, which was decommissioned after a flood. The grant comes from the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program. The Rural Development investment will be used to provide additional funding to improve the
Storm Lake City Hall Closing
The Storm Lake City Hall will be closed Thursday July 30th and Friday July 31st to allow for installation of a computer software update. Utility payments may be made online or in the dropbox at the parking lot entry during this time. City Hall staff will be available by appointment or by telephone at 732-8000. The City apologizes for any
Community Celebrates Return of Sioux Rapids American Legion
A flood‑scarred Sioux Rapids landmark is alive again, and the community showed up Friday to celebrate its return. About 65 people gathered at the Graeber‑Rowe American Legion Post for a ribbon cutting that marked a major step in the town’s long recovery from the June 2024 floods. Buena Vista County Emergency Management Coordinator Aimee Barritt opened the event by reminding
Man Injured in Walmart Parking Lot Dies
A man injured in a Storm Lake parking lot crash last week has died from his injuries. Storm Lake police say 84‑year‑old Larry Spiess of Alta passed away after being struck by a pickup Thursday morning in the Walmart parking lot on North Lake Avenue. First responders were called just after 9:30 a.m. Police say Spiess was walking in the
