Former West Lyon Softball Coach Sentenced in Student Sexual Exploitation Case

(KIWA) — A former West Lyon softball coach accused of having a long-term sexual relationship with a student has received probation and suspended incarceration after two of the four felony […]
Sheldon Woman Faces Felony Charge After Allegedly Injuring O’Brien County Sheriff

(KIWA) — A Sheldon woman already in custody on domestic abuse charges now faces a felony charge after allegedly injuring the O’Brien County sheriff inside the county jail. According to […]
Sioux Falls Man Faces 31 Felony Counts in Alleged Larchwood Daycare Scheme

(KIWA) — A Sioux Falls man faces more than 30 felony charges in connection with an alleged forgery and money laundering scheme involving a Larchwood daycare. According to a criminal […]
Sioux Center Woman Charged With Child Endangerment

A Sioux Center woman faces a felony child endangerment charge following an alleged incident in Sioux Center. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Sioux Center Police Department, 33-year-old […]
Moderate Drought Expands Across Northwest Iowa

(KIWA) — Moderate drought conditions are expanding across northwest Iowa, with nearly all of Lyon County now included in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. In the latest report, released […]
Two Die As Result Of Crash East Of Million Dollar Corner

An Orange City teen and a Westfield man have both died as a result of a crash near Maurice on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Iowa State Patrol reports that […]
Sanborn Man Agrees to 30-Year Prison Term in Meth Plea Deal

(KIWA) — A Sanborn man who originally faced charges carrying a combined maximum of 115 years in prison has agreed to a recommended 30-year sentence as part of a plea […]
Garretson Woman Accused of taking more than $20,000 from Dependent Adult

(KIWA) — A Garretson, South Dakota woman faces two felony charges after authorities say suspicious banking activity included nearly $16,000 in withdrawals and fees at Grand Falls Casino near Larchwood. […]
Two Men Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Case Tied to Teen’s Death

(KIWA) — The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office was among the agencies that helped investigate a federal case resulting in two men receiving a combined 45 years in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Floyd […]
Two Sheldon Teens Hospitalized After SUV Rolls in Highway 18 Crash

(KIWA) — Two Sheldon teens were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 18 and Country Club Road in eastern Sheldon. According […]