Orange City Considers Ordinance Allowing Golf Carts on City Streets

Orange City could soon allow golf carts on most city streets under an ordinance considered by the City Council during its August 17 meeting. City staff has discussed the issue […]
New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Program Adds Drop-Off Sites Across Northwest Iowa

Residents across northwest Iowa now have designated locations to safely dispose of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries through a new regional recycling program. The Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency has installed […]
Sioux Center, MOC-Floyd Valley Prepare for Class 3A District 1 Gauntlet

Class 3A District 1 produced two of the state’s final eight teams last season and appears capable of delivering another competitive race in 2026. Bishop Heelan and Sioux Center each […]
Dordt Launches One-Year Pilot Offering Campuswide Access to AI Tools

Dordt University is embarking on a one-year pilot program with BoodleBox, a collaborative AI platform built for lifelong learning and work with AI. Dordt students, faculty, and staff will be […]
43-Year-Old Man Injured in Sioux Center Rear-End Crash

A 43-year-old man was taken to the hospital following a rear-end crash in Sioux Center Tuesday afternoon. According to the Sioux Center Police Department, the crash happened at about 5 […]
First Habitat for Humanity Home Planned in Boyden

Siouxland Habitat for Humanity plans to begin construction on its first home in Boyden next spring, and applications are now being accepted from families interested in the homeownership opportunity. Construction […]
Crop Report: Iowa Corn and Soybean Conditions Remain Strong Despite Dry Week

Dry conditions continued across northwest Iowa and much of the state last week as Iowa’s corn and soybean crops moved closer to harvest while remaining predominantly in good-to-excellent condition. Most […]
IA HS Football: Quarterback Turnover May Leave Class 2A District 1 Race Wide Open

Class 2A District 1 produced a tightly contested race last fall, with the district championship and playoff seeding remaining unsettled until the final night of the regular season. Cherokee and […]
Former Senate Candidate Nathan Sage Weighs In on Iowa Races, Data Centers

Former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage says affordability, water quality, healthcare access and frustration with political division could help decide several closely watched Iowa races this November. During a […]
Sioux Center Man Faces Felony Charge for Alleged Sex Offender Registry Violation

A Sioux Center man faces a felony charge after authorities allege he failed to report a change in employment as required by the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The Sioux County […]