Sioux County Officials Prepare for Iowa’s New 60 MPH Speed Limit
Iowa’s new 60-mile-per-hour speed limit on rural highways and county blacktop roads takes effect July 1, and Sioux County officials are preparing motorists for the transition. The increase applies to […]
Hull Man Charged with Child Endangerment; Also Facing Domestic Abuse, No-Contact Order Charges
A Hull man is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment, following a pair of investigations by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested […]
Sioux County Adopts Artificial Intelligence Policy for County Employees
Sioux County has adopted a new artificial intelligence policy for county employees as officials work to establish guidelines for the growing use of AI technology in government operations. The policy, […]
Bridge Near Hospers to Honor Fallen Soldier William E. Thorne
A bridge north of Hospers will soon become a permanent memorial to a Northwest Iowa soldier who gave his life while serving in Iraq. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans […]
Iowa DOT Considering Speed Limit, Intersection Changes Along Highway 75 Near Le Mars
(KTIV) — The Iowa Department of Transportation is considering additional changes along U.S. Highway 75 near Le Mars, including possible adjustments to speed limits and intersection designs. The discussion was […]
Pella Completes Helicopter Lift for Major Climate Control Upgrade at Sioux Center Facility
A helicopter installation team completed a major milestone in a climate control improvement project at Pella’s Sioux Center facility last week, lifting 36 rooftop units onto the building in less […]
Proposed Sioux Center Electric Rate Increase Advances to Final Reading
A proposed electric rate increase in Sioux Center is one step closer to approval. The Sioux Center City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance that […]
NCC Practical Nursing Program Ranked No. 2 in Iowa
Northwest Iowa Community College has been recognized as home to one of Iowa’s top Licensed Practical Nurse programs. According to new rankings released by PracticalNursing.org, NCC’s Practical Nursing program ranks […]
Hawarden Community Foundation awards grants of more than $94,000
The Hawarden Community Foundation recently awarded more than $94,000 in grants to local projects during a presentation on June 3. The largest grant awarded was $25,040 to the Hawarden Senior […]
USDA Grant Provides $300,000 Funding Boost for Hospers Emergency Services Building
A new federal grant is providing the latest funding boost for Hospers’ new emergency services facility, a project that has been in the works for more than a decade and […]