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Local
1 year ago
BV County Attorney Promises Tough Response to Riots

There has been a large number of riot cases in Buena Vista County over the past eighteen months. Buena Vista County Attorney Paul Allen says many involve drugs and weapons, and he wants the public – and potential participants – to know that his office will pursue the harshest penalties available under the law.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Live at the Lakes Concert Announced

Just what we needed to forget the frigid temperatures: Arnolds Park Amusement Park has announced the “Live at the Lake” concert schedule, kicking off May 31st with Queen Tribute Band Rock Ala Carte.

Local
1 year ago
Storm Lake Welcomes New Police Officer

Mayor Mike Porsch and Police Chief Chris Cole conducted a swearing in ceremony for Officer Caleb Villhauer.

Local
1 year ago
Flood Recovery Group Meeting

The Clay County Long Term Recovery Group met last week, invited partners to help with unmet needs of flood victims in Spencer and surrounding area.

Local
1 year ago
New City Administrator in Jackson

James Langborg of California has been hired at Jackson’s new City Administrator

Crime
1 year ago
Probation Revoked

Nebraska man must now serve prison time.

Local
1 year ago
Pet Safety Tips for Cold Conditions

The extreme cold is hard on our animals and pets, and Amanda Jackson from the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa in Milford says some of the products used during cold weather are hazardous.

Local
1 year ago
Forecast this Evening through Tuesday

Tonight, isolated snow showers are possible in the north, but the main story is the Arctic cold settling in this weekend through Tuesday. A strong low-pressure system is pushing cold air into the region, bringing gusty northwest winds and dropping temperatures.

Crime
1 year ago
Ayrshire Man Charged with Sexual Abuse

On January 14, 2025, at 3:55 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Adam Tate Clement 42 of Ayrshire, on a valid Palo Alto County arrest warrant for a bond revocation on an original charge of Sexual Abuse 2nd degree, a class B felony.

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Local
1 year ago
Cold Weather Safety Tips

Extremely cold weather is in the forecast for the next several days, so we checked with Ray Sencenbaugh Emergency Department Director at Spencer Hospital about the biggest risks people face in extreme cold.