Larchwood Plane Crash Injures Two
A plane crash Monday near Larchwood sent two people to the hospital. According to a report from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, they received a report of a single-engine plane […]
Local Update on Property Tax Relief for Senior Citizens
Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate, has granted Iowa Assessors access to the voter registration list to assist in administering the 65+ Homestead Exemption. The information available is limited to […]
NW Iowa Mother Accused of Helping Son Flee From Custody Wants Bond Reduced
A northwest Iowa mother, accused of helping her son flee the country after stealing 20-thousand dollar earrings, is asking for her bond to be lowered. Nineteen-year-old Ali Younes was out […]
NCC Adds Paramedic Program
Northwest Iowa Community College is introducing a new Paramedic Program designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled paramedics in the healthcare industry. NCC has developed a curriculum that blends […]
Sheldon Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
A man accused of robbing a bank in Sheldon, Iowa back in 2021 has pleaded guilty. Federal court documents show on May 17 Leon Sutton, a Sheldon resident, pleaded guilty […]
Lyon County Crash Claims Life
A Rock Rapids man has died as the result of an accident on Wednesday, on a rural Lyon County road. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened at […]
Highway 75 Closure Phasing for 2024 and 2025
Rolling closures and a detour route will be part of the plan for Highway 75 construction in 2024-25. Head-to-head traffic was initially planned for most of construction, but the current […]
Sex Discrimination Suit Against Dordt University Settled Out of Court
Dordt University and a former student claiming sex discrimination have apparently settled out of court. The documents filed in 2019 allege the plaintiff, who was only identified as “John Doe” […]
B40 to Close From Kinsey Elementary to K64 For Reconstruction
County road B40 from Kinsey Elementary School in Sioux Center to K64, the “Orange City Blacktop,” will undergo construction this summer. According to officials, the road will be closed to […]
Highway 75 Detour Recommended in Light of Safety Issues in Phase 1
The Sioux Center City Council met Monday in a regular council meeting. Council held the third and final reading of the proposed two-year water rate increase for the city, and […]