The Iowa Department of Education has released its annual ranking of schools. The Department’s Information Bureau chief Jay Pennington says it’s the first time the School Performance Profiles had used an updated state plan for school accountability and support. “It includes information such as proficiency rates in key areas such as mathematics, science and language, […]
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
