Local
1 month ago
Storm Lake Fire Department Urges Holiday Fire Safety with Annual Wreath Campaign

Throughout the holiday season, a wreath with red lights will be displayed in front of the Storm Lake Fire Station.

Local
1 month ago
Driver Cited After Hit-and-Run Damages Power Transformer in Milford

Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident that damaged a power transformer in Milford Monday evening.

Local
1 month ago
Fire Contained Inside Cooler at Kent Feeds Plant in Sheldon

Sheldon firefighters responded to a reported fire inside the Kent Feeds plant late Sunday night.

Local
1 month ago
Winter Driving Tips

Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull is reminding residents to slow down and prepare for changing road conditions.

Local
1 month ago
Storm Lake Teen Charged After False Domestic Disturbance Report

Storm Lake Police say a domestic disturbance report involving a firearm turned out to be false Sunday afternoon.

Flood Recovery
2 months ago
Country Artist Eli Alger Cuts Ribbon for New Home for Flood-Affected Family

Country artist Eli Alger joined Habitat for Humanity and the Spencer community Friday to celebrate the completion of a second home for a family displaced by the 2024 flood.

Local
2 months ago
Palo Alto County Investigates Ruthven Crash Involving Trailer Gate

The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle accident near Ruthven Wednesday evening.

Local
2 months ago
Emmet County Weighs Second Legal Opinion on Wind Farm Settlement

The settlement stems from a lawsuit filed after the Emmet County Board of Adjustment denied a permit for the Red Rock Energy Center wind farm last December.

Flood Recovery
2 months ago
Major Milestone for Faster Horses Flood Relief Efforts

On November 21 at 11:00 a.m., the ribbon cutting will celebrate a major milestone, completing a project that began after floods displaced families in the community. The homes were funded through the Faster Horses Flood Relief Benefit Concert earlier in June, which raised about $250,000 in cash, materials, and sponsorships.

Local
2 months ago
Leadership Changes in Estherville as Condon Sworn In as Mayor

The Estherville City Council welcomed new leadership Monday.