Hull City Administrator Heidi Kramer Named Finalist for Sheldon City Manager
(KIWA) — Hull City Administrator Heidi Kramer is one of two finalists for Sheldon’s city manager position, the city announced. Kramer grew up in Granville and served as city clerk […]
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 […]
New Complaint Alleges Sioux Falls Teen Died in Lyon County; Third Man Charged
(KTIV) — A new federal criminal complaint alleges 14-year-old McKenna Wendel died in Lyon County after her uncle transported her from Sioux Falls and supplied her with cocaine. KTIV reports […]
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 […]
Sioux Center Sets Highway 75 Ribbon-Cutting for October 12
Sioux Center will celebrate its Highway 75 reconstruction project Monday, October 12, with a community ribbon-cutting celebration, ahead of the highway’s anticipated opening to through traffic sometime in November. The […]
Free Flu Shots Offered For Livestock Workers and Farmers
Community Health Partners of Sioux County is offering free flu shots for livestock workers in partnership with Sioux Center Health. Funded through an Iowa program called the Preparedness and Response […]