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Quad County Corn Processors — the shuttered ethanol plant south of Galva — is officially headed to a sheriff sale tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 4) at the Ida County Courthouse.  The sale is set for 10 a.m., where Lincoln Savings Bank of Reinbeck, the holder of a $19 million judgment, is expected to enter a credit bid. The plant will not

Newell’s pool demolition and waterpark planning took a step forward this week, as city leaders and committee members outlined where the project stands and what comes next.  The update came during Monday night’s city council meeting, where officials confirmed the old pool site is nearly ready for removal and the waterpark committee is asking the city to authorize the first

Buena Vista County could soon roll out a traveling drug disposal program aimed at clearing out unused medications — and preventing opioid misuse before it starts. County Public Health and Home Care Administrator Tracy Gotto outlined the proposal yesterday morning (Tuesday, Sept. 1), asking the county board of supervisors for permission to use opioid settlement funds to launch a countywide

Newell city officials say last month’s water emergency was far more serious than residents may have realized, with the community coming close to a full system shutdown after a ruptured water main drained the tower to just a few feet.  The update came during Monday night’s city council meeting, where staff walked through the chain of events behind the August

Emergency crews are on the scene east of Storm Lake this evening (Tuesday, Sept. 1) after a car was struck by a train along U.S. Highway 71 just north of Iowa Highway 7 at the Canadian National Railroad crossing.

Storm Lake residents have several opportunities to take part in city government, as the city is seeking applicants for multiple boards and commissions. Openings are available on the Public Library Board, ADA Compliance Committee, Board of Appeals, Storm Water Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board and the Civil Service Commission. These groups help guide policy, review projects

A Shenandoah man has entered a formal written plea of not guilty in the Aug. 2 shooting death of a Manning woman in Lake View.  Twenty‑seven‑year‑old Joshua Lehman submitted the plea yesterday (Monday, Aug. 31) in Sac County District Court. He also waived his right to a speedy trial.  Lehman is charged with first‑degree murder in the death of 27‑year‑old

Storm Lake’s Citywide Cleanup program is returning this fall, giving residents another extended opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items at a discounted rate.  City officials say tickets for the 2026–27 cleanup window go on sale today (Tuesday, Sept. 1) and will again cost $15 per load. The program, which debuted in its expanded format last year, allows residents to