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.

The body of a Fonda man was recovered from Clear Lake Thursday evening, following a multi-agency search that began earlier in the afternoon. According to the Iowa Department of Natural …

The SSS is honored to announce that First Sergeant (Ret.) Dale Tokheim will be the featured speaker at this year’s Patriotic Ceremony on Wednesday, July 3, at 5:30pm at Sunset Park as part of …

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

The Bridge canvas is 100’ x 16’

Immigration and Customs Enforcement hasn’t come to Storm Lake, but the town is anxious. Following a confirmed ICE raid at an Omaha, Neb. meat production plant Tuesday mornings, rumors of …

The Aurelia Fire Department’s seven-year dream of a new home will be realized next year.  Firefighters, community leaders in Aurelia and the site’s general contractor, Haselhoff …

An Alta man was extradited to Denton County, Texas, because he allegedly stole three vehicles from a junk yard in a suburb northwest of Dallas.  Buena Vista County District Court Judge Andy …

Trial set over property dispute in rural Alta The owners of a property in rural Alta sued their neighbors, alleging the neighbors built on their easement.  Juan Sanchez of Alta on …

AgState mum on allegations Storm Lake City Councilwoman Maria Ramos is suing her former employer, AgState, and three individual employees on claims of racial discrimination, harassment and …

Alta-Aurelia Community School District has selected a contractor for the highly anticipated Warrior Athletic Complex. In a special session last Monday, the school board opted for L&L …

Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office reported to a one-vehicle accident on Main St. in Alta Friday, June 6. According to the report, Danny Peterson, 75, of Alta was traveling south on Main St. …

Sac County jailers had to subdue and transfer an inmate from Lake View who allegedly escaped his cell through a door slat meant for food delivery, then assaulted and charged a jailer downstairs while …

Storm Lake police searched Lake Animal Hospital and arrested the clinic’s manager for allegedly forging a man’s signature in an attempt to make the police department pay to impound four …

Buena Vista University recognized two of its most devoted trustees, Dr. Norman Nielsen and David Dvergsten, for their years of transformational leadership, service, and philanthropy. Both concluded …

A judge ruled that Robin and Tony Jenness of Marcus must have access to Dan Winchell’s emails.  Iowa Specialty Business Court Judge Michael Schilling ruled last Monday that the emails …

Stellar record for 50-plus years

Alta Community Library has moved to the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 6172 on the corner of Lake Street and Hwy. 7 in Alta. Desk Clerk Trish Peterson sorts books and places them on the shelf in the …