City of Storm Lake to begin annual sidewalk safety inspections

The purpose of the Storm Lake Sidewalk Inspections Program is to ensure that the City’s pedestrian pathways are maintained in safe condition for all those who use them. The program also provides property owners with notice when sidewalks are in need of im...

Local authorities take anti-sexting message to the classrooms

Storm Lake Police Detective Bre Nieland and juvenile court officer Audra O’neill spoke frankly with classes, after seeing an increase in such cases in the local system.

  In one national survey cited, over 40 percent of children had been...

Storm Lake RAGBRAI Theme Gives Nod to 70s Amid 50th Anniversary

  Storm Lake’s 2023 overnight RAGBRAI stop on July 23 will welcome riders with a friendly face—having gained fame from the 1970s’ popular “Have a Nice Day”—with retro elements accompanie...

The Band Plays On: Sesquicentennial Concert Coming This Summer

  This summer will have a special treat, as the band plans to perform an extra Sesquicentennial Concert tentatively set for Sunday, July 2. Did you know the band is virtually as old as the City? The first "official" Storm Lake brass ban...

City of Storm Lake announces grant for child care study

The City of Storm Lake applied for, and has been awarded, a $10,000 Rural Child Care Market Study grant. The grant program supports use of data and analysis by communities to determine specific needs and solutions for local child care.

  The infor...

Legislative Coffee events set for King's Pointe

  The City of Storm Lake and SALUD multicultural health coalition are partnering to host the events, which are free and open to the public. The gatherings are an opportunity to communicate directly with our area's state lawmakers on curr...

Storm Lake Fire Department presents annual honors

  Awards were presented in January for highest rate of volunteer call responses during 2022. Assistant Chief Todd Larson recorded the highest response rate, with Firefighters Josh Brown and Francisco Vazquez tied for second. Firefighter Andres Es...

Sunrise Campground opens online reservations for 2023 season

Campers can start to book their stays for throughout the 2023 season online at www.sunrisecampgrounds.com including stays for the three biggest camping periods of the year:  Memorial Day May 26-30, Independence Day July 1-5, and Labor Day weekend...

RAGBRAI 50 is coming to Storm Lake!

 RAGBRAI’s 50th anniversary—or “RAGBRAI L” in Roman numerals—will celebrate “One L of a Ride – Since 1973” July 22-29, 2023. The theme welcomed folks to the Route Ann...

Service Awards to be presented by Storm Lake Police Department

  “The past year has been another difficult year for our department. We realize that many of our officers have really stepped up to take on additional challenges,” Police Chief Chris Cole said. “I would like to thank...

Guide to Translating City Information

* City of Storm Lake website (stormlake.org): It's easy - just tap the "Select Language" bar near the top of any page, and you'll be able to select from an array of languages to view all of our news and information. You&apo...

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Storm Lake Fire Department introduces Community Connect

 The Storm Lake Fire Department has launched a Community Connect program, a new online tool to help keep the community safe.

  Storm Lake residents and business owners can log onto the new service at www.communityconnect.io/info/ia-storml...

Harmony Garden Project is a GO!

Storm Lake Police to 'Pay It Forward'

Storm Lake, Alta officials talk on future water needs

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Defense Dept. honors SLPD for employer support of Guard and Reserve

The awards were announced on Tuesday, August 2.

  The recipients include private and public sector employers across the nation nominated by a National Guard or Reserve member employed in their organization. The SLPD was nominated by Officer Gerard...

ICMA honors Storm Lake with Community Inclusion and Equity award

The award recognize community organizational achievements building or celebrating diversity and inclusiveness. The program may be nominated for either work done within the local government organization or the community at-large. This award came t...