NCC Purchases Building for Future Marcus Regional Center and Career Academy
Northwest Iowa Community College has purchased a building in Marcus that will become the future Marcus Regional Center and Career Academy, expanding career training opportunities for students across rural Northwest […]
Rock Rapids Councilman Cody Hoefert Announces Run for Lyon County Supervisor
Rock Rapids City Councilman Dr. Cody Hoefert has announced he is running for Lyon County Supervisor. Hoefert is seeking the District 4 seat currently held by Jerry Birkey, who has […]
NCC Volleyball Coach Mark Kirlin Building Foundation for Thunder Program
Northwest Iowa Community College’s newest athletic program is beginning to take shape as head coach Mark Kirlin works to build the Thunder’s first women’s volleyball team. Kirlin was hired in […]
Hog Confinement Destroyed by Fire Near Boyden; Hundreds of Pigs Lost
A hog confinement building southeast of Boyden was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of hundreds of animals. According to a joint press release from […]
Orange City City Council Authorizes Emergency Responder Stipends & Updates Service Animal Law
The Orange City City Council approved several ordinance updates during its meeting on Monday afternoon, including measures addressing emergency service compensation and the misrepresentation of service animals. Council members approved […]
Sioux Center Senator Jeff Taylor Backs Bill Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize streaming services and podcasters who boost the volume of advertisements. State Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center, who also serves as […]
Sioux Falls Man Charged with Felony Eluding After Pursuit Near Larchwood
A Sioux Falls man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he led a Lyon County deputy on a pursuit that crossed into South Dakota. According to a criminal […]
Sioux Center Health & Orange City Area Health Named Among Iowa’s Best Hospitals
Two Northwest Iowa hospitals are being recognized among the best in the state. Sioux Center Health and Orange City Area Health have both been named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals […]
Final Year of Highway 75 Project Set to Begin This Spring
The fourth and final year of Highway 75 reconstruction in Sioux Center is expected to begin later this month, with work focused between 5th Street North and just south of […]
Runner-Ups Announced for First Sioux County Battle of the Burger
The winner of the first-ever Sioux County Battle of the Burger was announced earlier this week, and now organizers have announced the rest of the top three finishers. Sliders Pub […]