Iowa’s cancer challenge is growing, and Buena Vista County is being invited to help fight back. The Iowa Cancer Registry and the University of Iowa College of Public Health will […]

Colleen “Honey” Stuckenschneider, age 77, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died Friday, July 3, 2026 at her home in Sioux Rapids. Memorial services will take place Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at […]

Daron Anderson, age 62, of Newell, Iowa died July 3, 2026 at his residence in Newell. Celebration of Life will take place Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 1-3:00 p.m. at […]

Buena Vista County is tightening courthouse security. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning to authorize Board Chair Paul Merten to sign an Otis elevator service and repair order — […]

The Buena Vista County Courthouse is getting a major restoration this fall — after a bidding process that took some unexpected turns. The county board of supervisors voted Tuesday morning […]

Pork is powering patriotism in Storm Lake this week, with local producers grilling 2,000 free burgers for the Star Spangled Spectacular. The Buena Vista County Pork Producers will hand out […]

A big question is hanging over the Storm Lake Marina — and the county wants answers. The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors got an update this week on where […]

With FEMA still dragging its feet, Buena Vista County is stepping up with its own dollars to keep Linn Grove’s dam and park repairs moving. The county board of supervisors […]

A major pavement overhaul is now set to roll in Buena Vista County. The county board of supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to award the contract for two long‑planned reconstruction projects […]

(KIWA Staff Photo) Storm Lake, Iowa (KUOO) — A single-vehicle crash Sunday morning near Marathon in Buena Vista County claimed the life of a Storm Lake man. The Iowa State […]