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Buena Vista County, Iowa
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About Buena Vista, IA

Population
Approximately 19,620 residents
County Seat
Storm Lake, Iowa
Coverage Area
575 square miles in northwestern Iowa

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Free snowshoe rentals on Glacial Trail Fridays in Buena Vista County

Free snowshoe rentals on Glacial Trail Fridays in Buena Vista County

Buena Vista County Conservation will loan snowshoes free on select Fridays in January and February so residents can expl...

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Buena Vista supervisors approve new tasers and upgraded office chairs

Buena Vista supervisors approve new tasers and upgraded office chairs

County supervisors approved a five-year Axon contract to replace obsolete tasers and buy heavy-duty chairs; funding choi...

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Community

Lake Creek Winterfest concert raises funds for LC Ladies Board in Storm Lake

Lake Creek Winterfest concert raises funds for LC Ladies Board in Storm Lake

Lake Creek Winterfest will bring a concert to the Buena Vista University Golf Course clubhouse on Jan. 17 at 6 p.m., wit...

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Community

BVU hosts MLK Day of Service in Storm Lake today

BVU hosts MLK Day of Service in Storm Lake today

Buena Vista University leads a community service event in Storm Lake today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., inviting students an...

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Former Storm Lake finance manager sentenced for child pornography

Former Storm Lake finance manager sentenced for child pornography

A former Storm Lake finance manager received seven years for possessing child pornography. The case raises local concern...

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Representative to step down, Aurelia farmer enters House District 5 race

Representative to step down, Aurelia farmer enters House District 5 race

Rep. Zach Dieken announced he will leave office after his 2026 term; Aurelia farmer Keith Glienke filed to run for the o...

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Business

Storm Lake firm grows to 120,000 acres after 11,000-acre acquisition

Storm Lake firm grows to 120,000 acres after 11,000-acre acquisition

Stalcup Agricultural Services expanded in Iowa by acquiring Midstates Farm Management, adding 11,000 acres and widening ...

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Storm Lake arrest highlights barred driving and probation enforcement

Storm Lake arrest highlights barred driving and probation enforcement

A Storm Lake man was arrested after a Jan. 7 traffic stop; the case highlights barred driving and probation enforcement ...

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Community

Buena Vista County Highlights Veteran Services Through Home Base Iowa Profile

Buena Vista County Highlights Veteran Services Through Home Base Iowa Profile

Buena Vista County maintains a Home Base Iowa profile that summarizes local commitments, contacts, and services for vete...

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Education

Hogrefe scores 42, surpasses 1,000 points in Mustangs win

Hogrefe scores 42, surpasses 1,000 points in Mustangs win

Jacksyn Hogrefe scored 42 points, including 24 in the first half, and passed 1,000 career points in the Mustangs' Jan. 1...

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Allee Mansion anchors Newell heritage tourism and local preservation efforts

Allee Mansion anchors Newell heritage tourism and local preservation efforts

The Allee Mansion in Newell serves as a focal point for heritage programming and tours. It connects Buena Vista County r...

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Education

Storm Lake schools win $40,000 STEM BEST award to expand career learning

Storm Lake schools win $40,000 STEM BEST award to expand career learning

Storm Lake Community School District won a $40,000 STEM BEST award to build school-business partnerships and boost hands...

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Storm Lake wrestling nips Sheldon 42-41; prep scoreboard roundup

Storm Lake wrestling nips Sheldon 42-41; prep scoreboard roundup

Storm Lake edged Sheldon 42-41 as a Jan. 14 scoreboard posted results from Jan. 13 wrestling and basketball contests tha...

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St. Mary's announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction in Storm Lake

St. Mary's announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction in Storm Lake

St. Mary's announced its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame and scheduled induction for Jan. 23, 2026. The ceremony honors forme...

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Alta man arrested after late-night domestic assault call in Storm Lake

Alta man arrested after late-night domestic assault call in Storm Lake

Police arrested an Alta man after a domestic assault call in the 300 block of East in Storm Lake just after midnight....

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Education

Storm Lake High to host district speech competition January 24

Storm Lake High to host district speech competition January 24

Storm Lake High will host the IHSSA large-group district speech contest Jan. 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community attendance m...

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Education

Alta-Aurelia board debates $2 million SAVE surplus allocation

Alta-Aurelia board debates $2 million SAVE surplus allocation

Board heard public comment on using excess SAVE bond proceeds and weighed options affecting facilities and equity betwee...

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Community

Ida County man sentenced to over eight years in federal case

Ida County man sentenced to over eight years in federal case

A 32-year-old Ida County man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for child-pornography offenses in ...

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Government

Buena Vista County website centralizes parks, services and notices

Buena Vista County website centralizes parks, services and notices

buena vista county's official site gathers park maps, trail details, service hours and city links to help residents plan...

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Education

Storm Lake rallies from 17 down, edges Omaha Westside 99-97 in triple-overtime

Storm Lake rallies from 17 down, edges Omaha Westside 99-97 in triple-overtime

Storm Lake rallied from 17 down to beat Omaha Westside 99-97 in triple-overtime, a dramatic win that boosts community pr...

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Community

Contractor Strikes Gas Main Forcing Sioux Rapids Evacuations

Contractor Strikes Gas Main Forcing Sioux Rapids Evacuations

A contractor hit a gas main during a water-line repair on Elm Street, prompting brief evacuations and a coordinated emer...

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Storm Lake to celebrate retirement of longtime veterinarian Dr. Dianne Johnson

Storm Lake to celebrate retirement of longtime veterinarian Dr. Dianne Johnson

The community is invited to a retirement celebration for Storm Lake veterinarian Dr. Dianne Johnson on Jan. 25; donation...

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Business

Iowa ag businesses lobby Washington over falling commodity prices

Iowa ag businesses lobby Washington over falling commodity prices

Iowa farm suppliers went to Washington about low commodity prices and falling equipment sales, which could squeeze Buena...

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Government

Iowa Legislature opens session with focus on property tax reforms

Iowa Legislature opens session with focus on property tax reforms

Iowa's 2026 legislative session began Jan. 12, prioritizing property taxes and property rights—issues that could change ...

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Government

Storm Lake Fire Department Reports 440 Calls, Extensive Training and Outreach

Storm Lake Fire Department Reports 440 Calls, Extensive Training and Outreach

Storm Lake firefighters answered 440 calls in 2025, emphasizing prevention, training, and youth outreach to keep the cit...

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Education

Storm Lake boys remain unbeaten after commanding win at Le Mars

Storm Lake boys remain unbeaten after commanding win at Le Mars

Storm Lake remained unbeaten with a 79-49 win at Le Mars on Jan. 9. The result matters for local pride and underscores y...

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Government

Storm Lake wins $125,000 REAP grant for new nature area phase

Storm Lake wins $125,000 REAP grant for new nature area phase

City of Storm Lake secured a $125,000 REAP grant to build entry, parking and an initial hiking-biking loop at the Storm ...

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Government

Cherokee man sentenced to probation and treatment after Sanborn drug stop

Cherokee man sentenced to probation and treatment after Sanborn drug stop

A Cherokee man received probation and ordered treatment after a Sanborn-area traffic stop uncovered methamphetamine and ...

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Government

What Buena Vista drivers need to know about the hands-free law

What Buena Vista drivers need to know about the hands-free law

What Buena Vista County drivers should know about the switch from warnings to fines under Iowa’s hands-free driving law....

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