Posted on: May 2, 2023
Alliant Energy named Storm Lake as a winner of its One Million Trees initiative grant for 2023. In the wake of heavy ash tree losses in the past two years, the city is also planning a tree planting program that will be announced later this year...
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Press Release
Posted on: April 16, 2023
The City of Storm Lake would like to notify all residents that the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - known as Drinking Water Quality Report - is available to view online at www.stormlake.org/ccr
Press Release
Posted on: March 24, 2023
The Storm Lake resort was named the Outstanding Lodging Property in Iowa for the metro category, which includes all Iowa communities of over 10,000 population.
The Iowa Tourism Office hosts the annual awards during the Iowa Tourism Conference, &...
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Press Release
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: March 1, 2023
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: February 24, 2023
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: February 1, 2023
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: January 30, 2023
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: January 28, 2023
“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...
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Press Release
Posted on: January 25, 2023
* 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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Press Release
Posted on: January 3, 2023
22. ENGAGEMENT: The City ramped up its public involvement efforts, creating a new website (
stormlake.org), tripling its social media following, and hosting interactive meetings on local issues.
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GIVING BACK – Planning took place throughout 202...
Posted on: December 15, 2022
Mayor Mike Porsch announced the funding to begin the project Thursday, Dec. 15, at an Open House event held at the library. The City is receiving a T-Mobile Hometown Grant that will provide seven
outdoor musical instruments, game tables, access...
Posted on: December 2, 2022
Starting this 2022 holiday season and continuing for the next year, the Storm Lake Police Association will donate funds to local businesses each Friday to “pay it forward” for a portion of customers' purchases.
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Posted on: September 23, 2022
Storm Lake Police officers no longer offer vehicle unlocking service.
The change is necessary due to staffing levels in the department, as calls to assist with lockouts can take officers away from other public safety duties. Also, rece...
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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...
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Press Release
Posted on: July 28, 2022
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...
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