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Storm Lake Lifts Mandatory Water Conservation Order
Storm Lake has lifted its mandatory water conservation order, ending restrictions that had been in place since mid‑July after two municipal wells were taken offline for repairs and testing. City officials announced the change on Thursday, saying both wells are now back in service and water demand is expected to ease as the community moves into September. The conservation order
Storm Lake Pursuit Leads to OWI, Harassment Charges
Storm Lake police arrested a local man last week after a brief pursuit that began on Lake Avenue and ended with a physical struggle in a residential neighborhood. According to the department, the incident started around 8:50 p.m. last Monday, Aug. 24, when an officer attempted to stop a 2007 Mercedes Benz in the 1000 block of Lake Avenue. Police
Buena Vista County Seeking New Conservation Board Member
A Buena Vista County conservation seat is opening up at the start of next year, and county officials are now taking applications from residents interested in shaping the future of local parks, natural areas and outdoor recreation. The vacancy comes as longtime board vice chair Rick Meyer of Alta prepares to step down after more than 35 years of service.
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
