RiseFest Breaks Sheldon Attendance Record During 20th Anniversary Weekend

A milestone year for RiseFest turned into a record-setting weekend in Sheldon, as the Christian music festival drew more than 30,000 attendees and surpassed a long-discussed attendance goal. According to […]
Hawarden Man Charged with Felony OWI near Ireton

A Hawarden man faces a felony drunk driving charge following a traffic stop early Saturday morning near Ireton. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 47-year-old Severiano Batalla […]
Ribbon-cutting to be held Wednesday for Ag Discovery Barn at Sioux County Ag Expo

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Wednesday morning at the Sioux County Ag Expo grounds near Sioux Center, highlighting the Ag Discovery Barn and continued development at the growing campus. […]
Rock Valley Teen Injured in Rollover Crash East of Town

A 15-year-old boy from Rock Valley was injured in a rollover crash early Saturday morning east of Rock Valley. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at […]
Lyon County, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hawarden Receive FEMA Funding for Storm Recovery Projects

Several northwest Iowa entities are set to receive federal disaster recovery funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including Lyon County, the City of Hawarden, and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative. […]
Orange City Native, Tony-Nominated Actress to Open Dutch American Heritage Museum Summer Series

The Dutch American Heritage Museum will launch its summer “Nights at the Museum” series later this month with a presentation from Orange City native and Tony Award-nominated actress Cora Vander […]
Rock Valley Officials say FEMA Buyout Project nearing Final Stages

Rock Valley officials say the city’s long-awaited FEMA home buyout project may finally be nearing the finish line, nearly two years after devastating flooding impacted the community. City leaders provided […]
Sioux Center Senator Reflects on ‘26 Legislative Session, Reynolds’ Legacy

Republican State Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says the recently completed 2026 legislative session brought major debates on property taxes, human trafficking prevention, artificial intelligence, and rural property rights […]
Sioux Center Man Accused of Drunk Driving with Children in Vehicle

A Sioux Center man is facing multiple charges following an alleged drunk driving investigation Sunday evening. According to court documents, 32-year-old Mateo Martin-Martin of Sioux Center was arrested by the […]
Sioux Center Organization Among Recipients of Iowa Supreme Court Legal Aid Grants

The Iowa Supreme Court has approved more than $1.2 million in grants to organizations across the state that provide civil legal assistance to low-income Iowans. According to the court, a […]