Storm Lake City Police and Fire Give August Numbers

News

Photo: Saga Communications

Storm Lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Storm Lake Police Department saw an increase in several types of calls in August 2025 compared to the previous year. Calls for drug investigations went up, as did domestic disturbances and burglaries. While overall adult arrests were down from August 2024, juvenile arrests saw a significant increase.

The total number of service calls for the month was 2,536, which is lower than the 4,987 calls reported in August 2024. The total number of arrests for adults was 103, down from 137 in August 2024. However, juvenile arrests increased from four in August 2024 to 18 in August 2025. The number of adult arrests for drugs increased significantly from 10 to 23 year over year, while adult arrests for disorderly conduct also went up from three to 14.

Meanwhile, the Storm Lake Fire Department reported one structure fire and one vehicle fire during the month. Firefighters also conducted 91 residential inspections and 27 fire safety presentations. The department has responded to 57 downed power line calls so far this year

Recent Headlines

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

23 hours ago in Clay County Fair, Entertainment, Local

Clay County Fair Rocked Iowa Music Day

The event also served to inspire new artists, with last year's Iowa Rocks Talent contest winners, Des Moines-based Procedure" performed on the Northwest Bank stage Thursday night.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.