Orange City Hires New Public Works Director
Orange City hired a new public works director last week. Jason Budden previously served as Director of Engineering Design and Support at Wells Dairy. City Administrator Matt Van Schouwen lays out […]
SUV Destroyed in Fire Near Rock Valley
An SUV was destroyed in a fire on Monday afternoon (January 19) near Rock Valley. According to Rock Valley Fire Chief Brent Eshuis, at about 2:15 p.m., the Rock Valley […]
City of Hull Warns Residents About Fake Survey Text Message
The City of Hull is warning residents about a scam text message circulating in the community that appears to link to a local issues survey. City officials say several residents […]
Sioux City Woman Arrested on Felony OWI Charges in Hawarden
A Sioux City woman has been arrested on felony operating-while-intoxicated charges in Hawarden. According to a criminal complaint filed in Sioux County, 32-year-old Nicole Blackmore was arrested Sunday and charged […]
Northwest Iowa Continues to Lead State in Farmland Values
Northwest Iowa once again stands at the top of the state for farmland values, with Sioux and Lyon counties ranking among Iowa’s most valuable farmland markets, according to the 2025 […]
Le Mars Man Arrested in Plymouth County Child Endangerment & Animal Neglect Case
The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a child endangerment and animal neglect case that began last fall in rural Plymouth County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, […]
Orange City Council Reviews Audit and Advances Urban Renewal
The Orange City Council met Monday (January 19) to review the City’s annual financial audit, move forward with a new urban renewal area, and approve several financing items. Council reviewed […]
Vacation Okoboji Unveils 2026 Visitor Guide
The 2026 Vacation Okoboji Guide is officially out and now available, following a reveal party held Monday evening at West O Beer. Kiley Zankowski, executive director of Vacation Okoboji, says […]
Lyon County Annex Building Likely Headed for Demolition as FEMA Delays Continue
For more than two decades, Lyon County has used a downtown Rock Rapids building commonly known as the county annex. Originally built in the 1960s for DeWild, Grant, and Reckart […]
Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing musicians, promoters, DJs, and music supporters from across the state for their lasting […]