Local
7 months ago
Straight Line Winds Cause Havoc Once Again

here was ANOTHER instance of damage from straight-line winds in Northwest Iowa Monday night. This time – Cherokee County Emergency Management Director Justin Pritts says – it struck there.

Local
7 months ago
Splashpad Funding Idea Considered

A splashpad has been a priority for the city of Spencer for over a decade but keeps getting delayed for one reason or another. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says it’s time to act.

Local
7 months ago
Clay County Vets Supporting Active Troops with T-Shirt Fundraiser

Help Clay County Vets Support The Troops

Local
7 months ago
Sanborn Intergenerational Daycare Idea Getting Noticed

One-of-a-kind intergenerational daycare coming to Sanborn.

Local
7 months ago
Clay County Updates N14 Closure: Additional Sections Closed to Public Traffic

Clay County officials have expanded the road closures along N14 (310th Avenue) due to ongoing construction and safety concerns.

Local
7 months ago
Sections of N14 Closed to Public Traffic; Emergency and Landowner Access Only

Parts of N14 (310th Avenue) are currently closed or have limited access.

Local
7 months ago
Special Session to Override Pipeline Veto Fails Without Senate Support

A legislative effort to bring Iowa lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special session to overturn Governor Kim Reynolds’ veto of a pipeline-related bill will not move forward.

Crime
7 months ago
Move Over Law Highlighted This Week

Local drivers will see an increased law enforcement presence this week, June 17-19, as the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and area law enforcement highlight Iowa’s “Move Over” law.

Airplane from ILCC Aviation
Local
7 months ago
Aviation Program Achieves Milestone

The Iowa Lakes Community College Aviation Program has achieved a significant milestone, successfully completing over 300 Federal Aviation Administration check rides since its reorganization in January 2020.

Crime
7 months ago
Storm Lake Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle

A Storm Lake man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and being apprehended across state lines.