Northwestern Celebrates New Korver Field and Colenbrander Plaza
Northwestern College marked a historic milestone on Friday with a double-ceremony, celebrating the official groundbreaking for the newly modernized Korver Field and the ribbon-cutting for the brand-new Colenbrander Plaza. A […]
Orange City Hy-Vee Celebrates Upgrades, Adds 10,000 Items
The Orange City Hy-Vee is celebrating renovations that bring a full-service bakery, full-service meat counter, and 10,000 new items to the store. Hy-Vee leadership marked the upgrades with a grand […]
Former Librarian Seeks Seat on Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District
Voters in Lyon County can soon vote for an often overlooked community board, the Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner Board. Richard Reitsma is a retired library director […]
McEldowney says State ESA Program has had Limited Impact on Sioux Center Public Schools
Sioux Center Community School District Superintendent Gary McEldowney says Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program has had relatively little impact on the public school district, even as it faces enrollment […]
Hull City Administrator Heidi Kramer Named Finalist for Sheldon City Manager
(KIWA) — Hull City Administrator Heidi Kramer is one of two finalists for Sheldon’s city manager position, the city announced. Kramer grew up in Granville and served as city clerk […]
Orange City Readies for Tulip Planting as Bulb Supply Issues Complicate Preparations
Orange City is preparing for its annual fall tulip planting, but problems affecting some bulbs have organizers searching for replacements and adjusting plans for next spring’s displays. Volunteers are invited […]
Sioux County Awards $1.44 Million Contract for Two Bridge Replacements
Sioux County has awarded Dixon Construction a $1.44 million contract to replace two bridges over Dry Run Creek, including the closed crossing on Dogwood Avenue. The combined contract covers projects […]
New Complaint Alleges Sioux Falls Teen Died in Lyon County; Third Man Charged
(KTIV) — A new federal criminal complaint alleges 14-year-old McKenna Wendel died in Lyon County after her uncle transported her from Sioux Falls and supplied her with cocaine. KTIV reports […]
Iowa Harvest Trails Average as Drier Weather Returns
Drier weather is offering Iowa farmers a chance to resume fieldwork after wet conditions left corn and soybean harvests well behind their five-year averages. The USDA’s weekly Crop Progress and […]
Sioux Center Library Leads its Size Category in Checkouts, Reports Strong Use of Renovated Spaces
Sioux Center Public Library led Iowa libraries in its population category in checkouts during fiscal year 2025, while newer figures show strong demand for its renovated meeting rooms and summer […]