Bill to expand some mental health services goes to Iowa governor
The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill to expand access to mental health treatment for people who do not need to be hospitalized, but still need comprehensive in-person […]
Sheldon Woman Arrested for OWI After Crash Near Maurice

A Sheldon woman was arrested early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle accident east of Maurice. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 20-year-old Mackenzie Lynn McMahon of Sheldon […]
Iowa’s spring weather brings out mushroom hunters
Warmer spring weather brings out Iowa mushroom hunters looking for the elusive edible fungus. Iowa State University Extension’s Chelsea Harbach says people can get carried away looking for mushrooms, but […]
Legislature may again extend deadline for settlements over abuse of Iowa Boy Scouts
Legislators may pass another bill to extend a legal deadline, so hundreds of Iowa men may get a full payment from a $2.4 billion compensation fund for victims who were […]
Iowa non-profit plans to offer legal help to refugees, immigrants
Lutheran Services in Iowa plans to launch low-cost legal services for refugees and other immigrants. The nonprofit wants to help clients apply for employment authorization cards, green cards or to […]
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Dubuque Archbishop releases reorganization plan for Catholic parishes
The Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque announced the results this weekend of its plans to reorganize. Archbishop Thomas Zinkula says in a statement that the Archdiocese will reorganize its 160 parishes […]
Iowan who’s regional SBA official touts new loan guarantee
The regional administrator of the Small Business Administration says a new agency initiative is focused on boosting food production in the United States, particularly meat processing. Brad Zaun, a former […]
Forecasters say Iowa faces daily risk of severe storms through Friday
There’s an elevated risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms this afternoon, especially across the northern few tiers of Iowa counties, according to meteorologist Mike Fowle at the National Weather Service. “A few […]
Sioux Center Health Food Drive Underway in Support of Mid-Sioux Opportunity

Sioux Center Health is inviting the community to join in a month-long food drive this April to collect 1,500 items to support local families in need. The effort, announced during […]