Union for Whirlpool workers in Amana slams latest layoff announcement
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union is condemning Whirlpool Corporation’s latest layoff announcement for the Amana facility. The Union statement says the layoffs on March 9th will […]
Resident of Mexico Sentenced to Four Years for Illegal Re-Entry After Living in Northwest Iowa
A resident of Mexico who had been living in northwest Iowa after illegally re-entering the United States has been sentenced in U.S. District Court. Forty-nine-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe was sentenced Wednesday […]
Orange City Approves Lease for Former Airport Runway Property
The City of Orange City has approved a lease agreement allowing Zomer RV and Rentals to use a portion of the former Orange City Airport runway for storage. The city […]
Former Massena daycare owner takes plea deal in child’s death
There will be -no- jury trial next week for a former Cass County daycare provider who was charged in the death of a child in her care. Alison Elaine Dorsey, […]
Heavy snow predicted for wide swath of Iowa later today
Forecasters say a winter storm system will move across Iowa this afternoon, tonight and early tomorrow, dropping up to six inches of snow. For now, National Weather Service meteorologist Jim […]
Larger-than-life bison sculptures to make Iowa pit stop
The University of Iowa’s Museum of Natural History will be a featured waypoint next month on a historic cross-country journey celebrating the American bison. Jessica Smith, spokeswoman for the UI’s […]
Dordt Professor Says Gen Z Will Reshape Local Workplaces and Both Sides Must Adapt
As more members of Generation Z enter the workforce, Sioux County employers may notice shifts in communication styles, workplace expectations, and job loyalty. That’s according to Dordt University business professor […]
MidAmerican Energy adding more controls for red lights on Iowa wind turbines
MidAmerican energy company says it plans to install six more aircraft detection systems to keep the red warning lights at the top of wind turbines off until they are needed. […]
Lahn pledges as Iowa governor he’d change policy on data centers
Zach Lahn, a Republican running for governor, is raising concerns about the construction of data centers and he’s suggesting new tax zones for the facilities. “If you want to build […]