Truck Fire South of Orange City Causes Heavy Damage
A tandem-axle straight truck was heavily damaged in a fire late Tuesday morning near Orange City. Assistant Fire Chief Al Jeltema says crews were called around 11:20 a.m. to 480th […]
Siouxnami Waterpark Breaks Attendance and Concession Records
Siouxnami Waterpark in Sioux Center wrapped up its seventh summer with record-breaking attendance and concession sales. City Manager Scott Wynja said on The Daily Grind earlier this week that All […]
Maurice Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Re-entering the U.S.
A man who had been living recently in northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the U.S after having been convicted of a felony. 49-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe, who prosecutors […]
RiseFest 2026: Tickets Drop, Josiah Queen Joins
RiseFest has launched its Fall Price Slide Sale, running October 1–10, giving fans a limited-time chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices for the 2026 festival. The more people […]
AFSP Hosts Darkness Walks to Fundraise for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention holds various Darkness Walks to help fundraise for the foundation and to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Michael Lamma, EVP and Chief Operations Officer […]
Pella Marks 100 Years, Sioux Center Plant Celebrates 25
Pella Corporation is marking a major milestone this October as the company celebrates both its 100th anniversary and National Manufacturing Month. Locally, Pella’s Sioux Center plant is also celebrating 25 […]
Sioux Center Utilities Seeking Insights from Residents
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is asking residents to share their feedback in a new survey about the city’s electric utility. The survey is open through November 21, 2025, and aims […]
Orange City Christian School Readies for Expansion
Orange City Christian School has started fundraising for a new addition to its current school building. Established in 1904, Orange City Christian School (OCCS) has been in the same building […]
Northwest Financial Corp (Northwest Bank) Named a Top Workplace
Northwest Financial Corp (Northwest Bank) has once again been recognized as one of the Des Moines Register’s Top Workplaces for 2025. The award is based entirely on confidential employee surveys […]
Wynja Updates on Highway 75 Construction in Sioux Center
As we continue into fall, the Highway 75 construction in Sioux Center is nearing the end for 2025. Sioux Center City Manager Scott Wynja was on The Daily Grind this […]