Inwood Community Center Roof Collapses
The city of Inwood suffered a big loss Saturday night after part of the community center roof collapsed. City officials believe heavy snowfall was in large part, a contributing factor […]
Northwestern College Sets Spring Enrollment Record For Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth year in a row, Northwestern College has set a spring enrollment record. This year’s number is 1,584, up from 1,525 last spring. This semester’s enrollment includes a […]
Pella Foundation Contributes To Trails in Sioux Center
New recreation trail connections in and around Sioux Center will be paved with the help of a $25,000 grant from the Pella Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pella Corporation. The […]
Merrill Man Serving Life Sentence For Murder Dies in Prison
A Merrill man convicted of 1st degree murder in the shooting death of his stepson, has died. Thomas Jordan Knappwas pronounced dead due to natural causes at 10:36 Thursday morning […]
State Economic Development Authority Director Attends Ribbon Cutting in Sioux Center
Friday afternoon, Dordt University and Sioux Center city officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the American State Bank Sports Complex, a joint venture between the two entities. The $8 […]
Hiway 71 Construction in Okoboji Set to Begin This Spring
The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced a new website with information regarding the Highway 71 construction project which is set to begin this spring and is expected to be […]
Dordt Mourns Loss of Student, Emma Nibbelink
Emma Nibbelink, a Dordt University freshman from Luverne, Minnesota, passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, January 10. “We grieve Emma’s passing, and we pray for the Holy Spirit […]
Sioux County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Newest K9
We are excited to introduce our newest K9 Rocky, a one-year-old German Shorthair Pointer from the Netherlands. K9 Rocky was purchased from I-80 K9 in Atlantic, Iowa, and is trained […]
Fire Destroys Rock Valley Sale Barn
A Sale barn in Rock Valley was destroyed by fire late Wednesday night. According to Rock Valley Fire Chief Brent Eshuis, the call came in shortly after 9pm. Eshuis says […]
Interim Director Named For Family Crisis Centers
Family Crisis Centers announced that the Board of Directors appointed the Director of Victim Services, Jessica Rohrs, as Interim Executive Director effective immediately. Family Crisis Centers’ former Executive Director, Shari […]