“Move-Over” Enforcement Next Week

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and law enforcement across Iowa June 17-19 to educate drivers […]
“Gustnadoes” Spotted in Northwest Iowa

Areas of Northwest Iowa experienced storm damage Wednesday afternoon. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service Sioux Falls office says Sibley and Rock Rapids were two of the hardest hit […]
Governor Reynolds Vetoes Pipeline Bill

Governor Kim Reynolds has vetoed a bill that would have made it harder for Summit Carbon Solutions to seize land along the pipeline route from unwilling property owners. Reynolds says […]
Rock Valley Opening New Housing One Year After Flood

Rock Valley is moving ahead with housing projects almost one year after devastating flooding consumed the town. Governor Kim Reynolds attended a ribbon cutting Tuesday for one development where some […]
Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Leads Statewide Trends

Farmers in Northwest Iowa continue to make strong strides in crop emergence, with both corn and soybeans surpassing statewide averages. However, lingering concerns over subsoil moisture and fewer suitable fieldwork […]
Highway 75 Construction Progressing

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Crews continue making steady progress on the Highway 75 reconstruction project, with major sewer work completed and stormwater system installation underway. Vander Pol Excavating has finished […]
Governor Reynolds Signs Over 20 Bills, as Deadline Nears for Remaining Legislation

DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds signed more than 20 bills into law on Friday, June 6, addressing a wide range of issues, including education, healthcare, and public policy. […]
Rock Valley Marks One Year of Recovery After Historic Flood

ROCK VALLEY, Iowa – The City of Rock Valley will commemorate the one-year anniversary of its historic flood recovery with a community event on Tuesday, June 10. Governor Kim Reynolds […]
Water Rate Changes Proposed to Help as Sioux Center Grows

To provide for the growing community’s water use, add a needed water tower, and continue updating aging infrastructure, Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is considering adjusting water rates. Proposed rate increases […]
Proposed Pond is Part of Plan to Add Housing

A new detention pond with a pedestrian trail is being proposed in northeastern Sioux Center, as part of ongoing plans to increase residential options and to add a new amenity. […]