Storms cause damage in Northwest Iowa

Damage to trees and power lines was reported across northwest Iowa after a long line of strong thunderstorms with recorded wind gusts over 90 mph caused many power outages across […]
Are We There Yet?

As kids, road trips are when we learn how to convert gazillions of miles into hours, and how to gut out long drives with mom’s road games, dad’s jokes, sibling […]
Feenstra, Reynolds Lead Charge Defending Iowa Hog Farmers

In a coordinated push against California’s Proposition 12, Iowa leaders are rallying support to protect pork producers from what they call unconstitutional overreach and harmful regulations. During a U.S. House […]
NCC to Hold Summer Commencement Ceremonies

Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) will hold its Summer 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center (LLRC), located on the […]
Case of Measles Confirmed in NW Iowa

State officials say the latest case is in a “western Iowa” adult who hasn’t recently traveled outside of Iowa and had no known connection to others in the state who’ve […]
Dordt University Mourns Passing of Advancement Leader

The Dordt University community is grieving the loss of John Baas, former Vice President for Advancement, who passed away yesterday (Monday) at the age 64 after seven and a half […]
13 Felony Charges Filed on a Man in Sioux Center

The Sioux Center Police Department has filed 13 felony forgery charges against a 56-year-old man. According to court records, 56-year-old Leoncio Maldonado Maldonado was allegedly found to be in possession […]
Dordt University Involved in Data Breach

Dordt University recently released information on their website informing of a data breach. The breach occurred last year and had a limited amount of personal information accessed. According to the […]
Dordt University acquires Pencil Box

Dordt University’s Print and Mail Center has recently acquired the Pencil Box, a longtime local supplier of paper, office products, and furniture. While the acquisition marks a new chapter for […]
Regional Conditions and Development Trends Amid July Rainfall

The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows that rainfall across the region limited producers to 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Wet conditions throughout the week complicated operations. Corn development continues […]