Iowa City man facing several charges after alleged car burglary
Hunter 02/03/23 An Iowa City man already sitting in the Johnson County Jail since Sunday was additionally charged after an alleged car burglary and subsequent use of a credit card…
Pickup truck destroyed by fire
Storm Lake firefighters approach the burning truck behind Zimmy’s Bar & Grille on Feb. 2, 2023. Photo by Jake Kurtz Storm Lake firefighters faced subzero conditions Thursday evening after being…
Horsey resigns as SLU director
Storm Lake United announced Thursday that Breeana Horsey has resigned as the local economic organization’s executive director. The departure is effective March 3. “We’d like to thank Breanna for her…
SLPD says crime is down 7%
Storm Lake Police Chief Chris Cole speaking with a group of students in May 2022. Photo by Dolores Cullen Crime in Storm Lake decreased by 7% in 2022, primarily due…
Meat man trims the fat
Nick Torres getting in a workout at EnerGym 24/7 in Storm Lake. Does this guy look familiar? He wraps up your meat with a smile at Fareway. He also lost…
RAGBRAI marks 50th anniversary in Storm Lake
Image courtesy of RAGBRAI Storm Lake will mark the first overnight stop for RAGBRAI 2023 as Iowa’s statewide bicycle ride celebrates 50 years since its inaugural 1973 event. Plans to…
Team Breast Friends hosting fundraiser at Heartlanders hockey game
Hunter 02/03/23 Team Breast Friends is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, February 18th during the Iowa Heartlanders hockey game at Xtream Arena. In a release from the non-profit group, they will…
City set to lose $120,000 due to state flub
The City of Storm Lake stands to lose $120,000 because the state erroneously calculated rollback percentages for residential and multi-residential properties. The shortfall was the product of property tax cuts…
BVU slates new housing, more athletic facilities
Dr. Brian Lenzmeier during a presentation at BVU on Jan. 25, 2023, discussing new student housing. Buena Vista University is planning up to $60 million in renovations to improve its…
DNR to recap seasons, discuss changes at Lake View hearing
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules…
Woman airlifted after crash on Hwy. 71
A Storm Lake woman was airlifted to a Sioux City hospital after a crash at the intersection of 600th Street and Hwy. 71 on Friday night. The Iowa State Patrol…
Ferentz discusses decision to retain coaching staff
Hunter 02/03/23 Fans hoping for sweeping changes for the University of Iowa football program were vocally disappointed this week when head coach Kirk Ferentz told the media this week that…
Iowa Brewers Guild announces Annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival
February 2, 2023 – The Iowa Brewers Guild announces the annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival on Saturday, June 3 from 12-4 p.m. at Water Works Park Lauridsen Amphitheater in Des…
Des Moines-area seniors encouraged to apply for Bank Iowa $1,000 Spirit of Chandy Scholarship
(West Des Moines, Iowa – Feb. 2, 2023) – For the tenth year, Bank Iowa is inviting graduating high school seniors in the Des Moines area to apply for the…
About Future Farmers of America
January 30, 2023 — Hi, I am Emma Rauschenberg, and I am a Senior at Dallas Center-Grimes High School and one of the two Reporters that are part of our…