Rock Valley CSD Superintendent Shares Construction Update
Construction continues on the Rock Valley Community School District’s voter-approved building project, with district officials providing an update on progress, timeline, and changes made following the 2024 flood. Voters approved […]
Feenstra Gets Branstad’s Backing in Iowa GOP Primary for Governor
Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is endorsing Congressman Randy Feenstra’s bid to be Iowa’s next governor. Feenstra faces four other Republicans in the June Primary. In a written statement released […]
Inwood Woman Sentenced on Five Counts of Child Endangerment
An Inwood woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment tied to incidents at a local daycare. According to a press release from the Lyon […]
Fatal Crash Involving Train Under Investigation in Lyon County
Story Update (3/19/26 at 9:30 am) Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal train versus pickup crash near Lester. The Iowa State Patrol says 39-year-old Kyle Madetzke of Baltic, […]
Dordt Education Students Outperform State on Reading Assessment
Dordt University education students are significantly outperforming the state average on Iowa’s newly required Foundations of Reading Test, highlighting the university’s early investment in structured literacy and the Science of […]
Hawarden Man Arrested in Rock Rapids on Sexual Exploitation Charges
A Hawarden man has been arrested in Rock Rapids on multiple charges involving the alleged exploitation of a minor. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Dillon Anderson of […]
City of Rock Valley and Dordt Students Seek Community Input Tonight on Future of Flood-Impacted Land
Residents in Rock Valley will have a chance tonight to help shape the future of land impacted by the 2024 flood, as the city continues its partnership with Dordt University. […]
Local Providers Encourage Colon Cancer Screenings as Cases Rise Among Younger Adults
Local health providers are encouraging people to stay up to date on colon cancer screenings during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, as doctors continue to see more cases diagnosed in younger […]
Aftermath of Weekend Storm
Winter storms hit Siouxland during the weekend threatening blizzard like conditions. The weekend storms were forecast to snow up to 16 inches with wind blowing 40 to 50 mph creating […]
Hull Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop in Rock Valley
A Hull woman is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in Rock Valley allegedly led to the discovery of drugs, a loaded handgun, and three children in the vehicle. […]