Under new law, police can only issue warnings for first six months A Storm Lake police officer mistakenly issued a ticket to a 17-year-old under Iowa’s new hands-free cell phone law, which …

Addresses council amid ‘media speculation’

The Storm Lake Police Department has increased security fees by 33%.  With an estimated $3,200 price tag for police personnel, Storm Lake United threatened to cancel Miracle on Lake …

Funds from former Timberwolves owner contribute to new ambulance, rescue boat, X-Ray machine.

A Storm Lake oxygen equipment company and one of its employees have denied claims of fault and negligence in an Alta woman’s death after she was allegedly struck with an antique lamp.  …

The resurfacing of Business 71 north of Storm Lake has again been delayed until next year.  “It’s going to be a big project,” Wilkinson said of the envisioned Business 71 …

Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Quad County Corn Processors for over five years of Clean Air Act violations and seeking $6 million in fines.  The Iowa Department of …

Hy-Vee honored Dan Hartman of Storm Lake for his 40 years of service with a spot on its newest delivery truck. At the dedication June 19, Hartman was surrounded by his family, friends and …

Three area men were arrested on warrants and each charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly crashing golf carts into each other at the Alta Golf and Country Club course early this …

AgState repudiated a slate of discrimination claims Maria Ramos leveled against the regional ag cooperative, instead alleging Ramos was incompetent and that she “voluntarily quit.” AgState asserted …

Storm Lake Fire Chief Glenn Schlesser plans to leave his position by mid-July.  Last week, the City of Storm Lake listed a job posting for a new fire chief.  Dana Larsen, city …

Julie Stauch believes she can beat Rob Sand in a Democratic primary race for governor. Stauch, a longtime consultant and campaign manager from Des Moines, announced her gubernatorial bid on …

A week after bidding closed for the vacant Holzhauer Ford building in Cherokee, Citizens First National Bank has also clawed back the Storm Lake dealership for $1 million.  At a …

The Storm Lake City Council narrowly voted to expel a German Shepherd from city limits after he bit a woman, despite appeals.

Community Ed Director says area unsafe for youth sports. ‘It’s an epidemic over there.'

An Aurelia couple was arrested and charged with animal neglect for allegedly abandoning a dog inside their shared residence for two months, leading to the animal’s death amid unsanitary living …

First responders evacuated the area as a precaution.

Dr. Sabrina Martinez alleges an employee at King’s Pointe Resort denied her son access to a family waterpark pass because she shares custody.  Her complaints about the experience …

Storm Lake bank leaves sheriff’s sale with former dealership for $500K. No other bidders.

A severe thunderstorm that tore through Cherokee Monday evening left over 1,800 county residents without power.  MidAmerican Energy restored power ...