Ireton Native Corey Westra Named NAIA Commissioner of the Year

After more than two decades leading the Great Plains Athletic Conference, Corey Westra has received national recognition from those who best understand the demands of his position. An Honor from […]
Sioux Center Man Faces OWI, Drug Charges After Police Locate Pickup Reported Stolen

A Sioux Center man faces multiple charges after police say they located a pickup that had been reported stolen Monday evening. According to criminal complaints filed in Sioux County District […]
Texas Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Alton

A Texas woman was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m. […]
Sewer and Gas Work Continues This Week on Hull’s Division Street

Work on Hull’s Division Street reconstruction project is moving into another phase this week, with crews expected to finish sanitary sewer main installation and continue replacing natural gas infrastructure. According […]
Sioux Center National Night Out Moves to Larger Location for 2026

Sioux Center’s National Night Out will move to a new location this year, giving organizers more room for an expanding lineup of family activities and opportunities to meet local first […]
From Northwest Iowa Farm to Voice of the Defenders: Byker Earns GPAC Honor

Long before Mike Byker became the voice most closely associated with Dordt University athletics, he was a nine- or 10-year-old attending his first Defender basketball game. Byker remembers watching Rick […]
Sioux Center Clearing Former Kum & Go Site for Future City Use

The City of Sioux Center is moving ahead with the cleanup of the former Kum & Go property after purchasing the site for approximately $150,000. Sioux Center City Manager Scott […]
Sioux Center Councilmember Moerman Takes National Public Power Leadership Role

A Sioux Center City Councilmember is taking on a national leadership role representing community-owned electric utilities. Eric Moerman is the new chair of the American Public Power Association’s Policy Makers […]
Sioux County Sheriff’s Office Announces Leadership Promotions

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of two longtime members of the department. Brad De Kam has been appointed to the rank of lieutenant, while Jose Mora […]
A Month Later, RiseFest Founder Reflects on Record Weekend and What Comes Next

More than a month after a record-setting RiseFest brought over 30,000 people to Sheldon, RISE Ministries Founder and CEO Rob Roozeboom says he is finally beginning to process the magnitude […]