Wahls Emphasizes Rural Outreach, Economy, and Political Reform During Orange City Visit

State Senator Zach Wahls stopped in Orange City on Tuesday as part of his “Iowans Over Insiders” tour, meeting with residents for about an hour of discussion and questions. Wahls […]
Sioux Center Ranked Iowa’s Safest City Again; Orange City Second

Sioux Center is once again ranked the safest city in Iowa, according to new rankings based on national crime data. How the Rankings Work Organizations like SafeWise analyze data to […]
Rock Valley Man Charged After Meth Found During Jail Booking

A Rock Valley man is facing a felony charge after authorities say methamphetamine was discovered while he was being booked into jail. According to court documents, 42-year-old Kevin Donald Schneider […]
Report: Hawarden Nursing Home Cited for 24 Violations; State Fine Totals $500

Hawarden, IA (Iowa Capital Dispatch) — State inspectors cited a Hawarden nursing home for 24 regulatory violations, including a case involving sexual abuse of a resident, following an investigation earlier […]
Northwestern College Announces Accelerated Pathway to Master of Divinity Degree

Northwestern College is partnering with Western Theological Seminary to create a faster, more affordable pathway for students pursuing ministry. Accelerated Degree Option The new program allows students in Northwestern’s biblical […]
Dordt to Partner with Western Seminary on Accelerated Path to Ministry Degree

Dordt University has announced a new partnership with Western Theological Seminary that creates a faster, more affordable path for students pursuing ministry. What’s Changing The agreement allows Dordt theology graduates […]
Rock Rapids Woman Faces Felony Child Endangerment Charge

A Rock Rapids woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say an infant suffered life-threatening injuries earlier this year. According to court documents, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested […]
Phase 3 of Lewis and Clark Water System Expansion on Track for 2027 Completion

A major regional water project serving northwest Iowa communities is moving closer to completion, but for now, it still has some limitations during peak demand. The Lewis & Clark Regional […]
West Sioux’s Alynn Coppock Named Superintendent at Riverside

The Riverside Community School District has selected Alynn Coppock as its next superintendent. The district, located in southwest Iowa’s Pottawattamie County, serves about 700 students across three schools in the […]
Hospers Breaks Ground on New EMS & Fire Facility

After more than 13 years of planning and fundraising, Hospers is moving forward with a new emergency services facility. Community members gathered this week for a groundbreaking ceremony on a […]