Justin De Bruin Promoted to Sioux County Chief Deputy

Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga has announced the promotion of Lieutenant Justin De Bruin to the role of Chief Deputy, filling the position vacated when Huizenga took over as sheriff […]
Changes Coming to Million Dollar Corner

Sioux County, along with the IOWA DOT, decided to make significant changes to the Highway 75/10 intersection. Right-turn lanes on 75 will be turned into positive offset right-turn lanes, which […]
ISU Extension Launches ‘Money Smart’ Virtual Series Starting Jan. 22

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will begin a new statewide virtual financial education series later this month designed to help Iowans better manage bills, credit, and debt following the […]
Sioux City Man Arrested on Drug Charges Near Larchwood

A Sioux City man has been arrested on drug- and child-endangerment-related charges following a traffic stop near Larchwood on Friday. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lyon County […]
Hazmat Crews Respond to Chemical Explosion at Dairy Near Rock Valley

Emergency responders from across Northwest Iowa were called to a hazardous materials incident at a dairy farm west of Rock Valley late Tuesday morning. According to Sioux County Emergency Management […]
Dordt University Student Killed in Skiing Accident

A Dordt University student has died following a skiing accident overseas. Nikolas “Niko” Begalke, a 22-year-old student at Dordt University, passed away on January 3rd after a fall while skiing […]
Police Arrest Orange City Man Following Domestic Disturbance

A 57-year-old Orange City man was arrested Monday night following a reported domestic disturbance. Orange City police were called to a residence in the 800 block of 4th Street Northwest […]
Little Rock Woman Arrested on Burglary and Theft Charges

A Little Rock woman has been arrested on charges of burglary and theft. According to records from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office filed with the Clerk of Court, 47-year-old Jennifer […]
Boiler System Damage Prompts Temporary Move for Harris–Lake Park Elementary

A broken steam valve in the school’s boiler system is forcing Harris–Lake Park Elementary students to attend classes in temporary locations over the coming weeks. Superintendent Mike Thompson says the […]
Hawarden Regional Healthcare Joins Avera Health Network

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is now an Avera Health partner. The partnership, effective January 1, 2026, followed a letter of intent signed in October that allowed both organizations to explore and […]