David Winyard to Guide Northwestern Engineering Through Pivotal Next Phase
Northwestern College’s young engineering program is entering a pivotal stage, with upper-level courses, senior design projects, and accreditation preparations moving closer to reality. Helping guide that work will be Dr. […]
Sioux Center Health One of 12 Iowa Hospitals on Inaugural Forbes List
Sioux Center Health is one of 12 Iowa hospitals included in Forbes’ inaugural 2026 Top Hospitals by State list. The other Northwest Iowa hospital on the list is Floyd Valley […]
Sioux County Drivers Adjust to 60 MPH Limit as Some State Routes Remain at 55
Nearly a month after Iowa’s new 60-mile-per-hour speed limit took effect, drivers in Sioux County are still adjusting to different travel speeds—and some state highways remain posted at 55 while […]
Guiding Star Siouxland becomes ZoeCare, Expanding Free Services for Women and Families
Nearly a decade after opening its doors in Orange City, Guiding Star Siouxland has officially entered a new chapter. The organization is now operating as ZoeCare Orange City, joining the […]
Strong Iowa Crop Ratings Continue as Northwest Misses Heavier Rain
Iowa’s corn and soybean crops remain in mostly strong condition, but much of Northwest Iowa missed the heavier rainfall that fell elsewhere during the latest reporting week. The USDA’s Iowa […]
Alcester Man Injured in Crash at Million Dollar Corner
An Alcester, South Dakota, man was injured in a collision involving an SUV and a dump truck at Million Dollar Corner south of Sioux Center. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office […]
Hall Sets Hits Record as Unity’s Third Straight State Run Ends in Semifinals
Austin Hall broke Unity Christian’s single-season hits record last Thursday night, even as the Knights’ third consecutive state tournament appearance ended with a 9–4 loss to Durant in the Class […]
Dutch Finish Historic 26-Win Season in State Semifinals
A historic MOC-Floyd Valley baseball season ended in the Class 3A state semifinals with a 5–1 loss to Davenport Assumption in Cedar Rapids. The Dutch finished 26–9 after reaching the […]
Nearly $100,000 in SCORE Grants Supports Downtown Sioux Center Improvements
Nearly $100,000 in grant funding is supporting exterior improvements at four downtown Sioux Center businesses as the city continues its broader downtown revitalization efforts. The City of Sioux Center created […]
New $1.8 Million Tower Truck to Expand Orange City Fire Department’s Capabilities
The Orange City Fire Department is preparing to place a new $1.8 million tower truck into service, adding an articulating platform and upgraded scene lighting to its emergency response capabilities. […]