STORM LAKE, IA (Northwestiowanow) – A suspicious package discovered at the Storm Lake Walmart on Wednesday night, June 18, prompted a swift, multi-agency emergency response and temporary evacuation of the area.

At approximately 9:15 PM, the Storm Lake Police Department was alerted to a package left near the store’s propane exchange area. Officers responded immediately, working alongside Walmart staff and the Storm Lake Fire Department to evacuate the surrounding area as a precaution.

The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to assist with the investigation. After a thorough examination, officials determined the package was not hazardous. The area was declared safe, and normal operations resumed around 1:00 AM.

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Storm Lake Police Department at (712) 749-2525.