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The Storm Lake council's proposed ordinance on bicycles and personal transportation devices sparked a passionate debate among residents, leading to a surprising vote failure.

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Public hearing draws mixed views; council vote fails on Storm Lake bicycle and PTD ordinance
Public commenters urged education, lower speed limits and caution about helmet mandates; the council voted on ordinance 03-02026-20-27 regulating bicycles and personal transportation devices and the motion to adopt failed on roll call.
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September 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
The Iowa Lakes Corridor's recent Build My Future event was a resounding success, attracting over 762 students and 65 companies, with next year's turnout expected to exceed 1,000!

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Iowa Lakes Corridor reports Build My Future turnout and homegrown talent awards
Representatives told the council their Build My Future event drew 762 students and over 65 companies; the corridor plans more than 1,000 students next year and highlighted a $6,000 Homegrown Talent Initiative award paid over four years to recruit graduates back to the region.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The Storm Lake City Council has officially extended month-to-month water service for Lake Creek residents until the end of 2027, but questions about fees and future connections remain!

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Council accepts Lake Creek nonrenewal, extends month-to-month city water service through 2027
Storm Lake council approved a resolution accepting the Lake Creek Homeowners Association's nonrenewal and authorized month-to-month city water service through Dec. 31, 2027, while notifying the Iowa DOT to keep the Lake Creek line out of the Highway 7 water-main relocation project.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Storm Lake is gearing up to regulate e-bikes and PMDs, but safety concerns and public input are sparking heated debates among council members.

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Council advances draft e-bike and personal mobility device ordinance, sets public hearing
After a lengthy work-session debate about safety, helmets and local enforcement, council directed staff to schedule a public hearing and first reading of the draft e-bike/PMD ordinance for Sept. 8.
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August 5, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The Storm Lake City Council has made a controversial decision to remove two dogs deemed vicious after multiple biting incidents, sparking a heated debate about public safety and pet ownership rights.

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Storm Lake council affirms city manager; orders two dogs removed after bite incidents
After hearing testimony and reviewing police reports, the Storm Lake City Council on July 6 affirmed the city manager’s decisions that two dogs were vicious and must be removed from city limits; the council cited a 2020 attack and separate 2026 incidents in its rulings.
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July 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Storm Lake is taking action on safety concerns for e-bikes and e-scooters—join the public input session on June 29 to share your thoughts!

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Storm Lake schedules June 29 public input session on e-bikes and e-scooters after safety work session
Police and staff outlined safety concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters; council asked for public input and agreed to hold a forum June 29 at Chautauqua Park, and discussed age limits, helmet encouragement, and trail restrictions.
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June 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Storm Lake is gearing up for major infrastructure upgrades with a $4.2 million reconstruction project and a new well hearing set for this summer!

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Storm Lake approves Oneida Street engineering agreement and sets Well No. 23 hearing and bid dates
Council authorized a professional services agreement with Bolton and Mank for Oneida Street Reconstruction Phase 2 (estimated $4.2M; design not to exceed $420,000) and set a public hearing for Well No. 23 on July 6 and a bid letting on June 25.
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June 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM