Truck Fire South of Orange City Causes Heavy Damage

A tandem-axle straight truck was heavily damaged in a fire late Tuesday morning near Orange City. Assistant Fire Chief Al Jeltema says crews were called around 11:20 a.m. to 480th […]
Siouxnami Waterpark Breaks Attendance and Concession Records

Siouxnami Waterpark in Sioux Center wrapped up its seventh summer with record-breaking attendance and concession sales. City Manager Scott Wynja said on The Daily Grind earlier this week that All […]
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Maurice Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Re-entering the U.S.

A man who had been living recently in northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the U.S after having been convicted of a felony. 49-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe, who prosecutors […]
RiseFest 2026: Tickets Drop, Josiah Queen Joins

RiseFest has launched its Fall Price Slide Sale, running October 1–10, giving fans a limited-time chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices for the 2026 festival. The more people […]
2025 SIXTH Iowa High School Volleyball Rankings

Class 5A 1 Waukee Northwest 25-1 1 2 Ankeny Centennial 18-4 3 3 Waukee 19-4 2 4 Ankeny 21-7 4 5 Pleasant Valley 19-4 5 6 Dowling Catholic 12-8 6 […]