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.

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 small construction crew demolished the AgState Alta office building on Tuesday, June 17. The building endured substantial damage during a straight-line windstorm that tore through Buena Vista …

Nearly 300 people from Storm Lake and surrounding communities gathered Saturday to peacefully protest the Trump Administration’s increasingly harsh conduct on what was deemed “No Kings Day of Defiance.” The nationwide …

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’

Buena Vista County Historical Museum is happy to report that it has received enough donations to “almost” cover the cost of the new roof and brickwork necessary after the tremendous wind …

Below-average precipitation in the latter half of May resulted in slight degradation of drought conditions that had been largely stable earlier in the month thanks to the ample precipitation recorded …

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 Star Spangled Spectacular Committee is proud to announce Joe Kucera, longtime director of Storm Lake Community Education, as the 2025 Grand Marshal for this year’s Fourth of July Parade. In …

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. …