Posted on: September 20, 2023
The project was made possible by Witter Art Gallery; Valentina's Market and project donors who helped make this public art possible. The City of Storm Lake was proud to play a role in supporting the project.
A dedic...
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Press Release
Posted on: September 20, 2023
The public is invited to attend the planting, which will take place Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 p.m., at Storm Lake’s West 10th Street Park (across from the Field of Dreams). Trees Forever field coordinator Jeff Jensen plans to visi...
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Press Release
Posted on: September 12, 2023
As of the start of Sept. 11, the nine-member team had raised nearly $1,700 in pledges, ranking them fourth overall among participating teams in the fundraiser.
During the month, the team is logging fitness miles running, walking or bi...
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Press Release
Posted on: August 30, 2023
The City of Storm Lake has contracted with First Children’s Finance (FCF) to complete the child care study. The study will include research and analysis on:
- The needs of local families and children
- The current supply of registered child...
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Press Release
Posted on: July 31, 2023
A 2021 drug investigation that began with a traffic stop by Officer Dulce Salinas has led to the seizure and forfeiture of a 2005 Hummer H2.
The vehicle has undergone a delicious transformation and will be rolling...
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Press Release
Posted on: June 6, 2023
The purpose of the Storm Lake Downtown Master Plan is to take a longterm approach, looking out 10–20 years, and create an aspirational, yet implementable vision for downtown Storm Lake. With input from the community and downtown busine...
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: 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 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...