Fire Chief Urges Caution After Controlled Burn Escapes

Firefighters contained a controlled burn that got out of control Sunday afternoon, south of Hawarden. According to Hawarden Fire Department Fire Chief Payne Allen, crews were called at about 1:20 […]
Lee Greenwood to Headline Veterans Day Concert at Clay County Fair

Country music artist Lee Greenwood will headline a special Veterans Day concert at this year’s Clay County Fair, performing in front of the grandstand on Monday, September 14th. He’ll be […]
Sioux Center Goodwill Celebrating One Year in Business Thursday

The Sioux Center Goodwill store is celebrating its first anniversary this week, marking one year of serving the community and inviting residents to take part in a special day of […]
Wheeler Bill Seeks More Mandatory Break Time for Iowa Student Athletes

A coach who’s also a member of the Iowa House is proposing an expansion of the time coaches are not allowed to have contact with Iowa students who participate in […]
Lyon County Drone Helps Locate Unconscious Individual

A drone deployed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office may have prevented serious injury or death after locating an intoxicated individual unconscious in below-freezing temperatures. According to the sheriff’s office, […]
Explosion Reported at Little Sioux Corn Processors Near Marcus

An explosion was reported Monday afternoon at Little Sioux Corn Processors east of Marcus, prompting an emergency response in Cherokee County. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers first […]
Feenstra Highlights Property Taxes & Affordability Concerns During Gubernatorial Campaign

Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra says property taxes and the rising cost of living are among the top concerns he’s hearing from Iowans as he campaigns for governor. In an […]
Dordt University Receives Energy Rebate from Sioux Center Municipal Utilities

Dordt University has received a $38,135 rebate from Sioux Center Municipal Utilities after installing energy-efficient technology in several recent campus additions, part of an ongoing effort to reduce energy use […]
Orange City Area Health System CEO Marty Guthmiller Announces Retirement

Orange City Area Health System CEO Marty Guthmiller will retire later this year, bringing to a close more than three decades of leadership that helped transform the organization into a […]
Victim Identified in Fatal Alton House Fire

Authorities have released the identity of the person who died in a residential fire earlier this month in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, emergency responders were dispatched […]