Sac County residents posed questions to the Board of Supervisors about an injured sheriff, Jonathon Meyer.  The supervisors demurred, citing privacy concerns under HIPAA, and forwarded questions to County Attorney Ben Smith.  As it turns out, felony …

Trial set for next May The City of Storm Lake is seeking depositions of Auditor Sue Lloyd and Deputy Auditor Karla Ahrendsen in connection with the city’s lawsuit against Buena Vista …

A hearing is set for later this month on whether a Cleveland, Ohio, bank can wrest ownership of Storm Lake Senior Housing from its Illinois-based owners, who were found in default of a $3.2 million …

Married to Storm Lake native Tyrel Drey

Programmable LED lighting has been installed that lines the roofs of the buildings along Aurelia’s Main Street. The LED’s are programmed to celebrate each holiday with different colors …

Little Sioux Corn Processors’ financial performance slightly eroded in the summer quarter, as the ethanol industry is producing at a “robust” clip amid flat demand for gasoline.  The Marcus ethanol …

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Community and Economic Development program is offering a virtual training session to help local officials, board members, and community leaders …

Storm Laker Terry Argotsinger has a new kidney, and it’s all because of a 1957 Chevy and the man who is restoring it. Three years ago Argotsinger, 75, went on the kidney transplant list. …

Pheasant population densities in Northwest Iowa increased 69% over the last year because of a mild winter and hen survival over the past year. Westcentral Iowa was also up 20% in its population in …

Ten local volunteers have joined the City of Storm Lake’s ad hoc water advisory committee in preparation for rate increases to fund a new water treatment plant.   During the …

ollege Street will be opened to the public again by late next week following repairs to the city’s College and Third Street lift station.  Josh Pope, city infrastructure engineer, …

A pelican appears to have befriended a pelican statue in Nancy Feddersen’s backyard on the shores of Storm Lake. “He just sits by it,” she said. “He curls up and seems to …

Holzhauer countersuit dismissed for ‘bald’ allegations against bank, judge rules A judge ordered the defunct Holzhauer Motors and its dealer principal Dan Winchell to pay over $2 …

An annual survey of Iowa’s pheasant population indicates a record year with wildlife experts forecasting an exceptional hunting season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released …

A Sac County man is suing his former employer, Western Iowa Energy, after filing for worker’s compensation over a chemical inhalation injury for which he claims managerial staff retaliated …

The Alta Community Library hopes to build a new 4,200 square foot space in the city park pending a successful bond election in November.  In the first renderings of the building shared with …

After only one month on the job, Sac County Sheriff Jonathan Meyer announced he will be stepping down as sheriff immediately.  In an email sent to the Sac County Board of Supervisors …

A Newell man was arrested and charged with felony sexual assault for allegedly forcing sexual acts onto an adult woman and minor female victim at a shared residence and threatening to harm the woman …

A former Woodbury County prosecutor has thrown his hat into the Democratic field for U.S. House.  Dave Dawson, 51, of Lawton, launched his campaign for the fourth district during an …

Jane’s Closet opened in Swope Hall at Buena Vista University in 2021. Today the clothing source has a new home — all three stories of the stately home at 526 College Ave. Jane’s …