Access Limited to Sibley-Ocheyedan Boys Locker Room Following Reported Incident
Officials with Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Schools have announced new restrictions on access to the boys’ locker room at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School following what the district describes as recent inappropriate behavior. In […]
2026 Iowa legislature begins four-month sprint
This year’s Iowa legislative session is underway, with Republicans in control of the House and Senate for the 10th consecutive year. House Speaker Pat Grassley of New Hartford opened House […]
Report: Iowa doesn’t offer teachers a much-desired benefit
Iowa is among more than two-thirds of the states that have no state program requiring paid parental leave for teachers. The report from the National Council on Teacher Quality found […]
Orange City Fire Department Remembers Lifetime Member Hank Jonker
The Orange City Fire Department is mourning the loss of lifetime member Henry “Hank” Jonker. Jonker passed away Sunday at the Orange City Area Health System. Current Fire Chief Dan […]
Iowa House GOP leader brings up pay raise for legislators
The new majority leader in the Iowa House is promising to push for a pay increase for state legislators. Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton acknowledges it is not political popular to […]
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Eichmann Named New Activities Director and Zoning Administrator in Rock Valley
In November, Blake Eichmann was announced as the new Activities Director and Zoning Administrator for the City of Rock Valley. Blake Eichmann was born and raised in Rock Valley. He […]
Senate GOP proposing ‘total overhaul’ of Iowa property tax system
Senate Republicans are introducing a property tax plan on this first day of the 2026 legislative session — a plan that injects new ideas into the debate over how best […]
Senate GOP proposing total overhaul of Iowa property tax system
Senate Republicans are introducing a property tax plan on this first day of the 2026 legislative session — a plan that injects new ideas into the debate over how best […]
Courthouse Burglary Suspect Faces New Felony Charge After Jail Incident
One of the men accused in the Lyon County Courthouse burglary case now faces an additional felony charge following an incident at the Lyon County Jail in Rock Rapids. A […]