Nearly $3 Million in Rural Flood Buyouts Still Await FEMA Approval in Sioux County
Eight properties in unincorporated areas of Sioux County remain in the FEMA home buyout process nearly two years after devastating flooding struck Northwest Iowa. According to Sioux County Supervisor Craig […]
Dordt’s Summer of Growth: Major Construction Projects Reshaping Campus
From new student housing and athletic facilities to gathering spaces and interior renovations, nearly every corner of the campus at Dordt University is seeing construction activity this summer. A recently […]
NWS Sioux Falls Doppler Radar Down for Maintenance for a Week
(KUOO) — The Doppler radar at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is offline for maintenance and will remain that way for the next week. Todd Heitkamp, meteorologist in […]
West Sioux Faces Changes Ahead of Next School Year
As we near the end of June, the West Sioux School District is already looking ahead to the upcoming school year. Construction projects at the district’s elementary schools in Hawarden […]
Sioux County Officials Prepare for Iowa’s New 60 MPH Speed Limit
Iowa’s new 60-mile-per-hour speed limit on rural highways and county blacktop roads takes effect July 1, and Sioux County officials are preparing motorists for the transition. The increase applies to […]
Hull Man Charged with Child Endangerment; Also Facing Domestic Abuse, No-Contact Order Charges
A Hull man is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment, following a pair of investigations by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested […]
Sioux County Adopts Artificial Intelligence Policy for County Employees
Sioux County has adopted a new artificial intelligence policy for county employees as officials work to establish guidelines for the growing use of AI technology in government operations. The policy, […]
Bridge Near Hospers to Honor Fallen Soldier William E. Thorne
A bridge north of Hospers will soon become a permanent memorial to a Northwest Iowa soldier who gave his life while serving in Iraq. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans […]
Iowa DOT Considering Speed Limit, Intersection Changes Along Highway 75 Near Le Mars
(KTIV) — The Iowa Department of Transportation is considering additional changes along U.S. Highway 75 near Le Mars, including possible adjustments to speed limits and intersection designs. The discussion was […]
Pella Completes Helicopter Lift for Major Climate Control Upgrade at Sioux Center Facility
A helicopter installation team completed a major milestone in a climate control improvement project at Pella’s Sioux Center facility last week, lifting 36 rooftop units onto the building in less […]