Crime
13 hours ago
Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Sixth Illegal Re-Entry

There is no parole in the federal system, so Banuelos-Lepe will serve 24 months for the new illegal re-entry and another 24 months for violating his 2023 supervised release.

Crime
14 hours ago
Cherokee Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation

– A longtime banker and former county official in Cherokee County is facing felony charges after an undercover sting.

Crime
3 days ago
Palo Alto Jury Finds Manz Guilty on Eight Counts of Sexual Abuse

Manz is scheduled to be sentenced on April 3, 2026, and each count carries a mandatory 25-year sentence.

Crime
3 days ago
Spencer Teens Charged with Possession

Both were released to the custody of their parents.

Crime
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week ago
Second Car Jacking Suspect Now in Dickinson County Jail

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

Crime
1 week 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.

Crime
1 week ago
Sheriff Warns to Track Your Checks, Criminals Stealing Out of Mail Boxes

The Lyon County Sheriff reports a number of old-fashioned checks have been stolen from mailboxes, with the payee information altered, and the check fraudulently deposited.

Crime
1 week 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.

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