Lahn Emphasizes Northwest Iowa Turnout, Farm and Education Priorities at Sioux County Stop
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn emphasized northwest Iowa’s role in the November election while outlining proposals involving agriculture, education, and opportunities for younger Iowans during a Sioux County campaign stop […]
Rock Valley Begins Demolition of First Flood Buyout Home “839 Days” Later
Rock Valley began demolishing the first home in its flood buyout program Thursday, October 8, marking a significant step in the community’s recovery from the June 2024 flood. For Mayor […]
Orange City Hy-Vee Celebrates Upgrades, Adds 10,000 Items
The Orange City Hy-Vee is celebrating renovations that bring a full-service bakery, full-service meat counter, and 10,000 new items to the store. Hy-Vee leadership marked the upgrades with a grand […]
McEldowney says State ESA Program has had Limited Impact on Sioux Center Public Schools
Sioux Center Community School District Superintendent Gary McEldowney says Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program has had relatively little impact on the public school district, even as it faces enrollment […]
Orange City Readies for Tulip Planting as Bulb Supply Issues Complicate Preparations
Orange City is preparing for its annual fall tulip planting, but problems affecting some bulbs have organizers searching for replacements and adjusting plans for next spring’s displays. Volunteers are invited […]
Sioux County Awards $1.44 Million Contract for Two Bridge Replacements
Sioux County has awarded Dixon Construction a $1.44 million contract to replace two bridges over Dry Run Creek, including the closed crossing on Dogwood Avenue. The combined contract covers projects […]
Iowa Harvest Trails Average as Drier Weather Returns
Drier weather is offering Iowa farmers a chance to resume fieldwork after wet conditions left corn and soybean harvests well behind their five-year averages. The USDA’s weekly Crop Progress and […]
Sioux Center Library Leads its Size Category in Checkouts, Reports Strong Use of Renovated Spaces
Sioux Center Public Library led Iowa libraries in its population category in checkouts during fiscal year 2025, while newer figures show strong demand for its renovated meeting rooms and summer […]
Northwest Iowa Communities Can Apply for Water Quality Project Grants
Northwest Iowa communities and organizations can apply for state assistance to help fund conservation projects that manage stormwater, protect local waterways, and reduce flooding risks. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike […]
Boyden Man Charged with Grooming and Enticing a Minor Following Undercover Investigation
A Boyden man faces two felony charges after authorities allege he exchanged sexually explicit messages with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old boy and traveled to meet him near […]