Iowa Senate’s GOP leader says tax hike on vapes being considered
Legislative leaders indicate the tobacco tax increase Governor Kim Reynolds proposed does not have enough support among her fellow Republicans to
Legislative leaders indicate the tobacco tax increase Governor Kim Reynolds proposed does not have enough support among her fellow Republicans to
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director John Benson says he hopes everyone in the

Vera M. Klindt, age 99, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died March 21, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.
Donations are being gathered for TSA agents at the Eastern Iowa Airport, as the agents are working without pay because of
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Vera M. Klindt, age 99, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died March 21, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Private graveside services will take place. The Sliefert Funeral

Mary Ann Shimon, age 93, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully at Pocahontas Community Hospital on March 19, 2026. Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Resurrection of

Ruth Elaine Neville, age 87, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her residence of Odebolt, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday,

Robert J. Guntren, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 18, 2026 at his home in Storm Lake. Memorial Mass will take place Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30

Kody Hansen, age 40, of Sheldon, Iowa died March 17, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Celebration of Life Gathering will take place Monday, March 23, 2026 from 5-7:00 p.m.

The Storm Lake City Council took a closer look last week at how the city handles nuisance and property‑maintenance violations—and whether

A Lakeside man wanted in multiple investigations has been taken into custody following his arrest last week. Twenty-three‑year‑old Mauricio Alberto Cuevas

This week marks Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, and emergency officials are urging residents to review their preparation plans before

The Storm Lake City Council has approved the first nine members who will serve on the city’s new Mayor’s Civic Leadership

(photo courtesy of Jamie Knapp) Storm Lake’s Jaidyn Coon has been named Iowa’s 2026 Mr. Basketball by the Iowa Print Sports