Sioux Center Library Responds to Concerns Over Book Access for Minors
The Sioux Center Public Library says it has completed a formal review of the adult romance novel Icebreaker by Hannah Grace after a local family raised concerns when their young […]
Former West Lyon Softball Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Exploitation Charges
A former West Lyon softball coach accused of sexually exploiting a student has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges. According to court documents, 26-year-old Alexis Severson of Larchwood entered […]
NCC Explores New Rock Rapids Satellite Facility
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is exploring the possibility of opening a satellite facility in Rock Rapids. NCC President Dr. John Hartog says the proposed site would primarily serve […]
New Harassment Charges Filed Against Sioux Center Man in Ongoing Child Exploitation Case
A Sioux Center man facing dozens of child exploitation charges is now accused of sharing explicit images of others without consent. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Gavyn […]
Rock Valley Officer Earns Statewide Honors for Drug-Impairment Training
A recent announcement from the City of Rock Valley is shining a spotlight on Officer Derek Dreise, who has earned back-to-back statewide honors for his work training officers to detect […]
Sioux Center Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop
A Sioux Center woman faces multiple charges — including two felonies — following a traffic stop last Thursday. According to a criminal complaint filed in Sioux County, 28-year-old Brookelyn Schelling […]
Northwestern College Earns “Best Christian Workplace” Honor for Third Straight Year
Northwestern College has once again been recognized as a Best Christian Workplace, marking the third consecutive year the Orange City institution has earned the designation. The 2025 survey conducted by […]
Minor Injuries Reported in Three-Vehicle Crash South of Sioux Center
One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon on Highway 75, just south of Sioux Center. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
Wheeler Calls for Sioux Center Library Policy Changes; Feenstra Also Weighs In
State Representative Skyler Wheeler is calling for immediate changes to Sioux Center Public Library policies after a local family reported their young child was able to check out an adult […]
660 Ballots Cast in Orange City’s Four-Candidate Council Runoff
Orange City voters returned to the polls Tuesday for a four-candidate runoff to decide two city council seats — and the unofficial results are now in. According to the Sioux […]