Regents president: look at efficiency before freezing tuition at Iowa universities
The president of the Board of Regents made reference to a bill in the Iowa House that would freeze tuition at the three state universities during his general remarks today. […]
Orange City Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Child Abuse Charges

An Orange City man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a joint child abuse investigation. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers arrested 21-year-old Brendon Scott Harrison […]
Ethanol industry leader ‘not optimistic’ congress will reach E15 deal
An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol. Yesterday was the deadline […]
Area Scores: February 15-21, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLClass 4A Region 8 Semi-FinalsNorth Polk 51, Nevada 15Sioux Center 59, MOC-Floyd Valley 42Class 3A Region 8 FinalCherokee 55, Spirit Lake 48 GPAC […]
Lack of student interest brings delay for UI’s Center for Intellectual Freedom
The Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa had to delay its course offerings from January until next month. The Daily Iowan reports the two classes had less […]
Iowa Senator Ernst applauds putting USDA building up for sale
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is celebrating the potential sale of a federal government building in Washington, D.C. Ernst joined Trump Administration officials at a news conference to announce a USDA […]
Lyon County Continues Waiting on FEMA Funding for Flood Recovery

While FEMA reimbursements are beginning to reach some flood-damaged locations in northwest Iowa, others remain unresolved nearly two years after the devastating 2024 floods. That uncertainty is affecting both property […]
Five Artists Added to RiseFest 2026 Lineup

Northwest Iowa’s summer Christian music festival is expanding its 2026 lineup. Rise Ministries Founder Rob Roozeboom announced this week that five additional artists are joining RiseFest 2026: Hulvey, Katy Nichole, […]
Center Sports Relocating in Sioux Center

Center Sports announced it will relocate its operations to a new facility on the north side of town next month. The company’s current building, located at 1825 2nd Avenue Southwest, […]
UI grads say shutting down majors is attack on intellectual freedom
University of Iowa Provost Kevin Kregel says his office will recommend closing seven programs at the Board of Regents next meeting in April. The programs include undergraduate majors in African […]