A federal appeals court has upheld a 2021 state law that bans schools from issuing mask mandates. A group of families filed a federal lawsuit, arguing Iowa schools must allowed to require masking to protect their children who have disabilities that make them vulnerable to respiratory illnesses. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled […]
Sue Blankenhagen, age 78, of Pocahontas, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Laurens Care Center in Laurens, Iowa.
Jimmy Ray Garton, age 71, of Marathon, Iowa died October 1, 2026 at UnityPoint Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Memorial
Storm Lake’s miniature golf course is changing hands. The Storm Lake City Council has approved the sale of Reel Time Rentals’
An Alton man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor
Storm Lake’s miniature golf course is changing hands. The Storm Lake City Council has approved the sale of Reel Time Rentals’
