Local
7 months ago
Ernst Visits Small Business Great Hall Of Royal

Senator Joni Ernst and Spencer Chamber of Commerce Honor Royal Small Business

Local
7 months ago
Major Closure on N14: Only Emergency Vehicles Allowed in Key Sections

Local authorities have announced that portions of N14 (310th Avenue) are now closed due to ongoing conditions.

Crime
7 months ago
Storm Lake Walmart Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found

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.

Crime
7 months ago
Material Witness Arrest in Palo Alto County Attempted Murder Case

On Saturday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neptali Materan, 53, of Kansas City, Kansas on a valid Palo Alto County arrest warrant.

Crime
7 months ago
Cylinder Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Sex Abuse and Grooming

On Tuesday June 10, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronald Dean Smith, 64, of Cylinder, Iowa, on multiple valid arrest warrants.

Local
7 months ago
Laurens Teen Arrested After Early Morning Disturbance at Emmetsburg Bar

The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to The Office Bar, located at 1007 Broadway Street in Emmetsburg, for a report of a fight in progress.

Local
7 months ago
Storm Lake Offers Free Reusable Litter Bags to Promote Cleaner Outdoor Spaces

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the City of Storm Lake are encouraging residents and visitors to help keep outdoor spaces clean by offering free reusable litter clean up bags.

Local
7 months ago
Portion of N14 (310th Ave) Closed to Traffic Due to Road Conditions

A portion of N14 (310th Avenue) is closed to regular traffic due to ongoing maintenance or emergency conditions, local officials announced Wednesday, June 18.

Local
7 months ago
Groundbreaking Signals New Era for Clay County Conservation

Oneota Park Is Getting a New Learning Center

Entertainment
7 months ago
Clay County Conservation Nature Jubilee Celebrates Summer Solstice

Celebrate the start of summer with a visit to a county park.