Crime
3 days ago
OWI Turns Violent in Buena Vista County

It all started around 4 a.m. on January 11th. Deputies found 26-year-old Cody Ron Hapes passed out in his car at the Casey’s in Alta

Crime
3 days ago
Additional Charges for Former Auto Dealer

On Monday, February 9, Buena Vista County Attorney Paul Allen filed four new counts of ongoing theft, adding to the ten counts previously filed by Cherokee County Attorney Ryan Kolpin.

Crime
4 days ago
Second Car Jacking Suspect Now in Dickinson County Jail

A judge has scheduled his arraignment and a bond review hearing for February 17th.

Education
4 days ago
Spencer’s Johnson Elementary School Open House 6-7pm February 23

Transportation, YMCA partnership and other changes coming in the new school year, according to Johnson Principal Brook Schueller.

Crime
4 days ago
Storm Lake Police Chief Reports 2025 Saw Drop in Crime Rate

The 2025 Storm Lake Police Department Annual Report is available to the public on the Storm Lake city website.

Education
4 days ago
No School Friday? Join Nature Reads at Oneota Park

Spencer Reads, Spencer Public Library and Clay County Conservation team up for a fun morning this Friday.

Crime
5 days ago
Milford Man Posts Bond Following May City Burglary Arrest

The man is accused of breaking into a farm residence near May City has been released from custody as the case moves forward.

Crime
1 week ago
Buena Vista Teen Facing Multiple Felony Charges

The charges stem from a series of incidents on December 27th that also included four counts of third-degree burglary involving motor vehicles.

Local
1 week ago
Volunteers Encouraged to Contact Storm Lake City Hall for Neighborhood Program

It’s designed to help elderly residents or those with disabilities who might struggle with mowing the lawn or shoveling snow.

Flood Recovery
1 week ago
Robinson: FEMA Aid Progressing, but Relief Not Imminent

In total, FEMA funding requested is around $10 million

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