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Iowa’s governor says HMO tax a last resort fix to Medicaid deficit
March 25, 2026
Governor Kim Reynolds says a temporary tax hike on H-M-Os and the companies that manage
Palo residents question motives behind proposed data center site
March 25, 2026
Some residents in the eastern Iowa town of Palo are clashing with elected leaders over
Winnebago sees net income rebound in 2nd quarter
March 25, 2026
Continued success from a diversified portfolio is credited for a positive second quarter financial report
Andrews has qualified for the Iowa GOP Primary ballot
March 25, 2026
A state panel has unanimously decided Eddie Andrews has qualified for the G-O-P Primary for
Hull City Council Vacancy Opens; Second Seat to Follow
March 25, 2026
The City of Hull is working to fill a vacancy on its City Council following the resignation of a council member
District 4 Democrats Show Agreement on Most Issues at Orange City Forum
March 25, 2026
Three Democratic candidates running for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District showed agreement on most major issues during a rescheduled forum Tuesday night
Sioux Center Man Faces Felony Eluding and OWI Charges
March 25, 2026
A Sioux Center man is facing multiple charges, including two Class D felonies, after authorities say he led officers on a
Man Pleads Guilty In NW Iowa-Linked Federal Case
March 24, 2026
A Guatemalan man with ties to northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to illegal re-entry and failure to
Sioux Center Budget Proposal Includes Tax Decrease, Infrastructure and Park Updates
March 24, 2026
The proposed 2026–27 budget for the City of Sioux Center includes a range of updates and improvements from public safety equipment
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Assisting in the Investigation into Death of Sioux Falls Teen
March 24, 2026
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says it is assisting in a multi-agency investigation into the death of a Sioux Falls teenager.
Brownfield AG
Chefs call for farm bill priorities to tackle rising food prices and farmer viability
March 25, 2026
Independent restaurant owners and chefs are encouraging lawmakers to pass
Rural Minds offering free mental health resources for farmers and rural communities
March 25, 2026
The program director for Rural Minds says a new initiative
Coppess: Senate farm bill needs to address acreage and over-production
March 25, 2026
The director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the
Texas rice farmer faces tough year as costs outpace prices
March 25, 2026
A farmer in South Texas says the economically challenging conditions
On November 13, 2023, Community First Broadcasting, LLC, licensee of KIWA(AM), 1550 kilohertz, Sheldon, IA; KIHK(FM), 106.9 megahertz, Rock Valley, IA; KUQQ(FM), 102.1 megahertz, Milford, IA; KUYY(FM), 100.1 megahertz, Emmetsburg, IA; KAYL-FM, 101.7 megahertz, Storm Lake, IA; KSOU-FM, 93.9 megahertz, Sioux Center, IA; KAYL(AM), 990 kilohertz, Storm Lake, IA; KKOJ(AM), 1190 kilohertz, Jackson, MN; KUXX(FM), 105.7 megahertz, Jackson, MN; KIWA-FM. 105.3 megahertz, Sheldon, IA; KKIA(FM), 92.9 megahertz, Ida Grove, IA; KSOU(AM), 1090 kilohertz, Sioux Center, IA; KUOO(FM), 103.9, Spirit Lake, IA; K260BS, 99.9, Storm Lake, IA; K264CW, 100.7 megahertz, Sheldon, IA; K249EO, 92.7 megahertz, Spirit Lake, IA; and K268CZ, 101.5 megahertz, Sioux Center, IA: filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions can visit:
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Local Sports
Evan Smith named GPAC men’s golfer of the week
March 25, 2026
Evan Smith of Northwestern College is the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Golfer-of-the-Week. Smith, a sophomore from Knoxville, Iowa, tied Northwestern’s individual
GPAC Softball Weekly Honors
March 24, 2026
Rozeboom Signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
March 24, 2026
Northwestern’s Caldwell named GPAC Men’s Golfer of the Week
March 19, 2026
