Republican state lawmakers retained control of the House and Senate after a successful election and are keeping the same leadership for the next session. Representative Pat Grassley of New Hartford was re-elected Speaker of the House Tuesday, and Matt Windschitl of Missouri Valley remains House Majority Leader. Both first gained those positions in 2019. Republicans […]
Funeral services for Maxine Bettin, age 88 of Wall Lake, IA, will be at 10:30AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at
Charles “Chuck” Brazel, age 68, of Pomeroy, formerly of Laurens, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Accura HealthCare of
Todd Gardewine, age 65, of Rolfe, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.
Darren A. Stearns, age 51, formerly of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Schleswig, Iowa. Memorial Service is 10:30
Buena Vista County has finalized its direction for the future of the Storm Lake Marina, setting aside earlier ideas of relocating
