Blowing Debris Hits Vehicles on Hwy 60

On Monday, June 2, at 6:12 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated motor vehicle accidents that occurred on Highway 60, two miles north of Hospers, Iowa, that resulted because […]
DNR Issues Air Quality Advisory Through Thursday

DES MOINES — The Iowa DNR has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert through 6 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The Air Quality Index (AQI) may reach the red or unhealthy category […]
Strong Storms Move Through Northwest Iowa Monday Evening

After hitting a high temperature of 91 degrees yesterday (Monday), a cold frontal boundary moved into the area in the late afternoon bringing with it severe weather, including significant amounts […]
RAGBRAI Route Inspection Takes Flight

RAGBRAI officials have begun inspecting this year’s route. RAGBRAI Chairman Matt Phippen says a group of riders inspected the first leg of the route from Orange City to Milford on […]
U.S. Rep Feenstra Hosts Picnic in Sioux Center

Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra hosted his annual fundraiser today in Sioux Center, but did not mention running for governor. Feenstra announced yesterday that he’s raised over $3 million for a […]
Little Rock Man Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Child

Little Rock, Iowa — A Little Rock man has been arrested after he allegedly had sexual contact with a child. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lyon County […]
Hospers Hosting Fundraiser for New EMS Facility

Hospers, Iowa — A different kind of fundraiser is happening this weekend in Hospers — and it’s for a much-needed project for which the whole community will benefit. Mandy Falkena […]
Teen charged after 2 thrown from truck bed, 1 killed

NEW LONDON, Iowa – An 18-year-old is charged after police say two passengers were thrown from a truck bed resulting in the death of one in September. According to an arrest […]
Two dozen community send-offs set for Iowa National Guard soldiers

Twenty-four community send-off ceremonies are being held for some 1,800 Iowa National Guard soldiers who are deploying to the Middle East. Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Stephen Osborn says the […]
Northwest Iowa Crop Progress Leads Statewide Trends

Farmers in Northwest Iowa continue to make strong strides in planting progress, with both corn and soybeans surpassing statewide averages. According to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural […]