Sioux County Officials Prepare for Iowa’s New 60 MPH Speed Limit

Iowa’s new 60-mile-per-hour speed limit on rural highways and county blacktop roads takes effect July 1, and Sioux County officials are preparing motorists for the transition. The increase applies to […]
Fire at auto shop in rural Cass County produces big flames and explosions
Multiple fire departments from Cass and Montgomery Counties were called in to fight a massive fire at an auto shop building Wednesday afternoon, in rural Cass County. Griswold Fire Chief […]
Technology drives new era of efficiency for pork producers
Technology is helping shape modern pork production. Iowa State University Animal Science Department chair Jason Ross says the pork industry is leaning into innovation. “Those can really help a producer […]
Unknown, China boost new crop U.S. soybean export sales
New crop soybean export sales were solid during the week ending June 18th. The USDA says those new crop soybean sales were led by unknown destinations and China, signs that […]
Iowa may see triple-digit heat indices by Sunday
Forecasters say high temperatures statewide will be in the 70s and 80s for the next few days, but the heat of summer will hit Iowa with full force soon, according […]
Hull Man Charged with Child Endangerment; Also Facing Domestic Abuse, No-Contact Order Charges

A Hull man is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment, following a pair of investigations by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested […]
UI study: Many pregnant women, new moms unbuckle seat belts in moving vehicles
A University of Iowa study finds pregnant women and new mothers report wearing seat belts regularly, but many say they routinely unbuckle their belts while the vehicle is moving. Study […]
Sioux County Adopts Artificial Intelligence Policy for County Employees

Sioux County has adopted a new artificial intelligence policy for county employees as officials work to establish guidelines for the growing use of AI technology in government operations. The policy, […]
Bridge Near Hospers to Honor Fallen Soldier William E. Thorne

A bridge north of Hospers will soon become a permanent memorial to a Northwest Iowa soldier who gave his life while serving in Iraq. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans […]
Crop insurance guidance key for farmers recovering from storms
Many producers across the Corn Belt have dealt with widespread damage so far this growing season due to severe storm systems. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a southwest […]