Couple found not guilty of child neglect and other charges
A Maurice, Iowa couple was found not guilty of seven counts of child neglect and other charges by a jury Tuesday. All charges filed against former Sioux County deputy, Caleb […]
Highway 75 Construction Outlook for 2025

At Monday’s (February 17th, 2025) Sioux Center City Council Meeting, Justin Christensen from DGR gave updates on the Hwy 75 project along with projections and plans for the 2025 Construction […]
Male found in ditch south of Sioux Center later dies at hospital
On Saturday, February 15, at 9:47 a.m., a Sioux County deputy and other people assisting in a search, located a male in the east ditch of Harrison Avenue, four miles […]
Northwestern College Students Engage in Service Trips and Secure Grant for Nursing Department

Northwestern College is bustling with activity this winter as students prepare to embark on service trips and the nursing department receives a significant grant. During spring break, the college will […]
Fire Departments Quickly Contain Smoke-Filled House in Sioux Center

Early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, two fire departments responded to a call near Sioux Center. Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van Holland reported that around 2:25 a.m., the Sioux […]
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 […]