Rock Valley High School Principal Receives Statewide Honor

Clive, IA, February 2025 — Nicole Roder, Rock Valley Community Schools high school principal, has been named the 2024-25 Iowa High School Principal of the Year by School Administrators of […]
3 people taken to the hospital after accident near Rock Valley

Multiple injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision Sunday at the intersection of Highways 18 and 75 east of Rock Valley. The Iowa State Patrol says 73-year-old James Kooima […]
Iowa Modernizes Nutrient Reduction Strategy for Soil and Water Health

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Department of Natural Resources, and Iowa State University unveiled updates to the Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS). The INRS is a science […]
Firefighters Extinguish Fire On Roof Of Mall In Sioux Center

Four fire departments were sent to the Centre Mall in Sioux Center early on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, for a fire call. According to Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van […]
Naig Backs Trump’s Biofuel Initiatives and USDA Leadership Nominee

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on ag actions in first weeks of Trump Administration, issuing the following statement: “President Donald Trump hit the ground running with a whirlwind […]
Legislation Takes Flight: Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuel with the Farm to Fly Act

In a move to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with a bipartisan group of senators, has reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act. This […]
Potential budget boost for Iowa school districts in disaster zones.

A bill moving through the state legislature would provide some budget stability to public school districts in areas hit by last year’s devastating tornadoes and historic flooding. General state spending […]
Members Cut opens its doors in Sioux Center

A new business opened its doors in Sioux Center for the first time Tuesday. The Members Cut Premium Butchery held its grand opening. Founded by Farmers COOP Society, Member’s Cut […]
Northwest Iowa Community College Sets Historic Enrollment Record for Spring 2025

Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is celebrating a historic milestone with record-breaking credit enrollment figures for the 2024-2025 academic year. Building on the momentum from the previous year, the college […]
RAGBRAI LII Route Revealed!

The RAGRAI Route is coming back to Sioux County! At the RAGBRAI Announcement Party, held tonight (Saturday, January 25th) at the Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, the overnight towns were […]