Sioux Center Moves Forward with $5–6 Million Wastewater Expansion Project

The Sioux Center City Council has voted to move forward with a major wastewater system expansion, sending the project out to bid after hearing from engineers who say the city’s […]
Charging Battery Believed to Be Cause of Sibley House Fire

A Sibley home has been left uninhabitable after a fire on Tuesday night, January 20th, with a charging laptop battery believed to be the cause. According to Sibley Fire Chief […]
Cast Announced for 2026 Tulip Festival Night Show “Anastasia”

The cast has been announced for the 2026 Orange City Tulip Festival Night Show, Anastasia. Jack and LeAnn Bonnecroy will direct this year’s production. Susan Henrich will serve as producer, […]
Sioux County Plans Public Auction of South Dakota Property

Sioux County is preparing to auction off a piece of land it owns in South Dakota. Sioux County Engineer Joel Sikkema says the land has not yet been sold, but […]
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, […]