Second Explosion Reported at Sheldon’s Kent Feed Mill
(KIWA) — An explosion and fire at Sheldon’s Kent Feed Mill early Thursday, October 1st, brought firefighters back to the facility just 10 days after another explosion there. Sheldon Fire […]
Wet Weather Slows Iowa Harvest as Farmers Wait for Fields to Dry
Persistent rainfall limited Iowa farmers to just over one day of fieldwork during the week ending September 27th, leaving corn and soybean harvest progress behind last year. The latest USDA […]
Wellmark Grant Helps Sioux Center Schools Expand Student Mental Health Support
A grant from The Wellmark Foundation has helped Sioux Center Community School District add its first school psychologist and school social worker, expanding the support available to students. Superintendent Gary […]
Taylor Opposes Current Steel Mill Incentive Proposal; Wheeler Sees Opportunity
State Senator Jeff Taylor says his initial enthusiasm for a proposed southeast Iowa steel mill has given way to concerns about the state’s incentive package, leaving him unable to support […]
Luverne, MN Man Could Face 145-Year Prison Sentence on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charges
(KIWA) — A Luverne, Minnesota, man has been arrested and faces several serious felony sexual exploitation charges in Rock Rapids. A criminal complaint filed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office […]
Fundraiser Established for Hospers Couple Following House Fire
An online fundraiser has been established for a Hospers couple following a September 23rd house fire that left one of them hospitalized. The City of Hospers shared the GiveSendGo campaign, […]
Orange City Native Bruce Mouw Shares Inside Story of John Gotti Investigation
An Orange City native who helped bring down John Gotti returned home Tuesday evening to share how years of surveillance, informants, and recorded conversations helped federal investigators build their case […]
Sioux County Advances Data Center Rules to Second Reading
Proposed regulations for data centers in rural Sioux County cleared their first reading Tuesday, with supervisors voting 4–1 after hearing questions about water, electricity, noise, and enforcement. Supervisor Dan Altena […]
Boyden Man Faces Four Felony Charges in Alleged $4,800 Check Forgery Case
A Boyden man faces four felony charges after authorities alleged he stole and cashed three checks belonging to a Rock Valley business. Diego Hernandez-Hernandez, 30, was arrested Monday, September 28, […]
Central Lyon Teacher Wins One of 25 Prizes in U.S. for Excellence in Teaching from Harbor Freight and $75,000
(KIWA) — A Central Lyon teacher is among only 25 in the nation to receive a teaching prize, and he and the school have won $75,000. Grant Engel is Central […]