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No injuries were reported in a rough landing Saturday evening at the Spencer Airport. According to preliminary information released by the Federal Aviation Administration, the landing gear of a Piper PA-30 struck a deer while taking off from the Rockwell City Municipal Airport around 7:30 pm Saturday. The report says the landing gear collapsed when the aircraft landed at the

A Rockwell City man has pleaded guilty to a federal money laundering charge in a case involving nearly $22 million in fraudulently obtained loan funds. Thirty-five-year-old Curtis Weston pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court to one count of money laundering. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, Weston admitted in a plea agreement that

The City of Storm Lake is beginning its seasonal transition to winter, with several outdoor facilities scheduled to close or change operations in the coming weeks. The parks department has announced the following seasonal dates and changes: Campground: The Northside Campground will close Oct. 16. On the Southside, rows 1 through 5 will remain open through Nov. 15. After Nov.

Harvest is finally moving in northwest Iowa — but the wet weather is leaving farmers with plenty to watch in the fields. After a historically wet September, farmers are beginning to get back into the fields as conditions finally improve. The latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows farmers had 1.2 days suitable

The City of Storm Lake will host its fourth annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Thursday, Oct. 15, celebrating residents who contribute their time and service to local boards, commissions, civic groups and community organizations. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the ballroom at King’s Pointe Resort. City officials describe the reception as an informal gathering

Buena Vista County is seeking residents interested in serving on the county’s conservation board, with applications now open for a five‑year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The five‑member volunteer board oversees conservation, parks, outdoor recreation, natural resource management and environmental education throughout Buena Vista County. Members help set policy, establish short‑ and long‑term goals, oversee expenditures, adopt rules and regulations,

After knocking on more than 4,000 doors across northwest Iowa, Mike Frantz is bringing his campaign for Iowa Senate to his own doorstep — spending October talking with Storm Lake residents as he works toward Election Day. Frantz, a Storm Lake Democrat, says he has been knocking on doors throughout Iowa Senate District 3 since May. By late September, he

A Storm Lake man is facing a felony sexual abuse charge following an investigation into an alleged assault reported to police last month. The Storm Lake Police Department says it was notified Sept. 17 of a belated report of a sexual assault involving an adult woman. According to police, an investigation determined that the alleged assault occurred in August at