Harris–Lake Park Students Return to Class Following Boiler Malfunction

Wednesday marked the first day back to school for Harris–Lake Park elementary students following last Friday’s boiler malfunction that forced classes to temporarily relocate. Superintendent Mike Thompson says the return […]
Former Northwest Iowa Judge Tom Hamilton Dies at 93

A longtime Northwest Iowa judge has passed away. The Honorable Tom Hamilton died of natural causes on December 23rd, 2025.
Sioux County to Host First-Ever “Battle of the Burger” in February

Burger lovers across Sioux County will have a new reason to dine out this winter. Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger from February 1st through February […]
Hull Woman Injured in Sioux Center Crash

A Hull woman was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Sioux Center on Monday, January 5. The Sioux Center Police Department reports the crash occurred around 5:10 […]
Justin De Bruin Promoted to Sioux County Chief Deputy

Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga has announced the promotion of Lieutenant Justin De Bruin to the role of Chief Deputy, filling the position vacated when Huizenga took over as sheriff […]
Changes Coming to Million Dollar Corner

Sioux County, along with the IOWA DOT, decided to make significant changes to the Highway 75/10 intersection. Right-turn lanes on 75 will be turned into positive offset right-turn lanes, which […]
ISU Extension Launches ‘Money Smart’ Virtual Series Starting Jan. 22

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will begin a new statewide virtual financial education series later this month designed to help Iowans better manage bills, credit, and debt following the […]
Sioux City Man Arrested on Drug Charges Near Larchwood

A Sioux City man has been arrested on drug- and child-endangerment-related charges following a traffic stop near Larchwood on Friday. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lyon County […]
Hazmat Crews Respond to Chemical Explosion at Dairy Near Rock Valley

Emergency responders from across Northwest Iowa were called to a hazardous materials incident at a dairy farm west of Rock Valley late Tuesday morning. According to Sioux County Emergency Management […]
Dordt University Student Killed in Skiing Accident

A Dordt University student has died following a skiing accident overseas. Nikolas “Niko” Begalke, a 22-year-old student at Dordt University, passed away on January 3rd after a fall while skiing […]