USDA Report Highlights Trends Across Iowa’s Agricultural Markets
In March 2025, Iowa’s agricultural community saw a mix of modest gains and subtle shifts. Corn saw an average of $4.53 per bushel, a price that, despite a small 6-cent […]
Sioux Center Community Foundation Announces Awards
The Sioux Center Community Foundation has announced its 2025 Generations Grant recipients, distributing a total of $32,000 to support nonprofit initiatives that enhance the community. The grants, awarded annually, aim […]
Orange City Tulip Festival’s ArtBurst to Feature Multiple Artists
Twenty-three artists from six states will exhibit and sell their work at ArtBurst May 16 and 17 as part of the annual Orange City Tulip Festival. ArtBurst will take place […]
Students Experience Career Fair in Orange City
Nearly 600 students explored career possibilities on Tuesday in Orange City. MOC-Floyd Valley High School hosted the “Build My Future” Career Fair Event at the district’s transportation center. Students in MOC-FV […]
Dordt University Coaching Staff Recognized by Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce
Dordt University coaching staff involved with Sioux Center Recreation received the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award this spring as part of the 2025 Spirit of Community event. […]
Farmers in Northwest Iowa Make the Most of Limited Field Days
Farmers in Northwest Iowa are making steady progress on spring planting despite persistent wet weather slowing fieldwork. According to the latest USDA Crop Progress & Condition report, the area saw […]
Dordt to Hold Prescribed Burn in the Prairie
Dordt University plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Dordt Prairie later this afternoon, weather and conditions permitting. The burn is part of Dordt’s ongoing prairie management efforts and […]
Juvenile charged with arson after fire reported at Orange City School
Orange City Police have arrested a juvenile after a fire was reported at Unity Christian High School. The incident occurred on April 24, when the Orange City Fire Department was […]
Sioux County K-9 Unit Earns Certification
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Martinez and his K-9 partner, Rocky have successfully passed the 2025 K-9 Narcotics Certification Trials held in West Des […]
Northwest Iowa Subsoil Moisture Survey Results Announced for Spring 2025
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists have completed their spring survey of subsoil moisture in Northwest Iowa. Area Agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the levels in Northwest Iowa […]
