Ribbon Cut on Sheldon High School

Two years of construction and renovation came to fruition Wednesday morning when the ribbon was cut on the newly-expanded and renovated Sheldon Community High School. A large contingent of faculty, […]
Iowa DOT Accepting Input on Culvert Project North of Sibley On Hwy 9

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans for a proposed bridge replacement on Iowa Highway 9, located over Polly Creek north of Sibley in Osceola County. […]
Rock Valley to Add Three New Pickleball Courts

The City of Rock Valley has announced plans to construct three new pickleball courts at Bicentennial Park, funded through a private donation from Premier Bank. The project will bring dedicated […]
What is the Sioux County Firefighter’s Association?

The Sioux County Firefighter’s Association works to enhance readiness and share equipment between the different firefighting agencies of Sioux County. Purpose & Community The group meets quarterly in a different […]
Clay County Fair Announces Finalists For World’s Greatest County Fair Food Contest

Finalists have been announced for the 2026 “World’s Greatest County Fair Food” contest. They include Brown Sugar Bacon Twizzles (Side Door Concessions, LLC); Chicken Cheesesteaks (Jersey Jo’s); Lily Fries (TnT […]
SL School Board to Hear From Public August 19 for Facilities Plan

Discussions around possible facility improvements at the Spirit Lake schools continue to evolve. The school board will meet once again this Wednesday, August 19th. Superintendent Dr. David Smith tells KUOO […]
Former West Lyon Softball Coach Sentenced in Student Sexual Exploitation Case

(KIWA) — A former West Lyon softball coach accused of having a long-term sexual relationship with a student has received probation and suspended incarceration after two of the four felony […]
Rock Valley Man Faces Felony OWI After Breath Test Allegedly Shows More Than Twice Legal Limit

A Rock Valley man faces a Class D felony after police allege his breath-alcohol concentration measured .208 during an early-morning traffic stop. According to criminal complaints filed Sunday in Sioux […]
Sioux Center Targets “Mid-to-Late Fall” Highway 75 Reopening as Paving Nears

Sioux Center officials hope to reopen the Seventh Street crossing over Highway 75 by the end of this week, while the return of concrete crews could move the final year […]
Rock Valley Man Faces Two Felonies Following Alleged Sioux County Jail Assaults

A Rock Valley man initially arrested following an alleged impaired-driving motorcycle crash now faces two felony charges stemming from separate alleged assaults inside the Sioux County Jail. The Sioux County […]