5+ hour, 44+ min ago  (146+ words) With the weather warming up, many Iowans are launching into spring cleaning projects, sprucing up their homes and work spaces. Jessica Boland, a worksite wellness consultant, says cleansing and decluttering can help to improve your mood and your productivity level…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago  (294+ words) A rural Newell family is without a home after an early morning fire Tuesday destroyed much of their house and claimed the lives of a couple of pets. Newell Fire Chief Bruce Erie says crews were called to 5651 200th Ave. , about…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (311+ words) The Storm Lake City Council on Monday acknowledged the city's independent audit for Fiscal Year 2025and auditors say Storm Lake once again earned the highest possible marks for financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. City Finance Director Tyler Gibbons reminded the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (112+ words) The City of Storm Lake has released its annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2025, and once again, the city's water system recorded no violations. Governor Kim Reynolds says she cannot speak about the investigation of alleged misconduct by two top…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (385+ words) The Iowa State Auditor's Office is calling for stronger financial oversight in the City of Schleswig after a new agreed-upon procedures report identified 20 findings tied to internal controls, budgeting, and compliance with Iowa law." The report covers the period from…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (290+ words) City leaders have adopted a fresh visual identity created by Alta'Aurelia student Bianca Alvarado, following a partnership between the city and Alta Hometown Pride. Those elements show up in the new logo, which city officials describe as clean, modern, and…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (439+ words) Storm Lake's annual sidewalk inspection program is set to begin later this month, and city officials are reminding residents what to expect as crews move through the community. The 2026 inspections start April 27, with work scheduled in Zone 5 and Zone 1." Zone…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (95+ words) The Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education has taken the next step toward setting next year's budget, voting Wednesday Storm Lake's annual sidewalk inspection program is set to begin later this month, and city officials are reminding residents…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (206+ words) Campground and park shelter reservations in Storm Lake are now open, as the city launches a new online system designed to make booking easier for residents. The city's new recreation management platform went live Wednesday morning, allowing users to reserve…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (300+ words) The Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education has taken the next step toward setting next year's budget, voting Wednesday to publish the district's proposed spending plan and tax levy for the 202627 fiscal year. School Business Official Trudy Pedersen…...