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 […]
ISU Extension Bringing Farmland Leasing Workshop to Boyden
With uncertainty surrounding the agricultural economy heading into 2027, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is encouraging both landowners and tenants to focus on one thing that can make any […]
Dordt Professor Selected as National Christian Mathematics Lecturer
A Dordt University professor has been selected for a national lectureship focused on the relationship between Christian faith and mathematics. Dr. Valorie Zonnefeld, professor of mathematics at Dordt, will serve […]
Sietstra Outlines Leadership Approach & Future Vision for Orange City Area Health System
Orange City Area Health System CEO Chris Sietstra says listening, collaboration and long-term planning will guide the health system’s next chapter. Sietstra recently discussed his approach to leadership and his […]
Sioux County EMA Urges Residents to Report Controlled Burns
Sioux County Emergency Management is reminding residents to notify dispatch before conducting a controlled burn. Emergency Management officials say local fire departments respond each year to reports of smoke that […]