Hawarden Chamber unveils Falconopoly
The Hawarden Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new game, falconopoly, based on the board game monopoly. Hawarden Chamber director Julie Coyle says the game is a snapshot of the […]
Iowa’s Sales Tax Holiday Is This Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th
Iowa’s annual sales tax free weekend is this week Friday and Saturday. With back-to-school sales starting, people can get even more savings during the sales tax holiday. Iowa State University […]
New restaurant will add to Northwest development area in Sioux Center
A new restaurant in northwest Sioux Center is in the works. A local developer, MJDJ LLC, is planning a new restaurant, grill, and bar in the Brookview Development Addition just […]
45 MPH speed zone for newly-paved stretch of 13th Ave SE
The speed limit on the recently-paved portion of 13th Ave. SE south of 20th St. SE will likely be 45 MPH. This week, the Sioux Center City Council approved setting […]
Undercover investigation leads to arrest of Sheldon man
A Sheldon man is facing felony charges after an undercover online investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 39-year-old Christopher James Kopel was arrested Monday afternoon. Investigators say […]
Hawarden featured on national travel website
The City of Hawarden is being featured in an article on a travel-focused website that provides worldwide travel information. Islands.com provides in-depth travel information, and the site covers a wide […]
Vehicle runs into building in downtown Sioux Center
A vehicle wound up in the front door of a business on Main Street in Sioux Center after a two vehicle accident on Saturday. Sioux Center police say that a […]
One dead, five injured in boat crash on West Okoboji
(Arnolds Park)– A collision early Sunday afternoon of two boats off of Pillsbury Point on West Lake Okoboji claimed the life of one person and injured five others, three seriously. […]
Sioux County Rescinds 1980 Property-Tax Exemption Policy
The Sioux County Board of Supervisors has formally rescinded the county’s 1980 industrial property-tax exemption policy (Resolution 1980-10) and authorized county staff to begin drafting a replacement ordinance. Under the […]
Breathing and Learning: Dordt University Investigates Air Quality’s Impact on Test Scores
At Dordt University, undergraduate students Cameron Grimes and Daniel Garcia are investigating whether air pollution affects student achievement across the United States. Funded by the Kielstra Center for Research and […]