Sioux Center Man Sentenced to Prison After Plea Deal in Apartment Fire Case

A Sioux Center man accused of intentionally starting a fire inside an occupied apartment building has been sentenced to prison after accepting a plea agreement. Court records show 30-year-old Johnathan […]
Nearly 600 Hands-Free Violations Reported in Sioux County in First Quarter of 2026

Iowa’s hands-free driving law, which took effect July 1st, 2025, prohibits drivers from holding or using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving, including while stopped at intersections, […]
Seed Survivor Mobile Classroom Brings Hands-On Ag Learning to NW Iowa Students

Students across northwest Iowa got a hands-on lesson in agriculture this week as the Seed Survivor mobile classroom made stops at several area schools, including Orange City Christian and Boyden-Hull. […]
Feenstra Launches Third Ad in Statewide Campaign for Governor

Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra has released the third television ad in his multimillion-dollar campaign for governor, outlining his priorities on taxes, regulation, and economic growth. The ad is part […]
Sheriff Thanks Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize those who serve as the first point of contact in emergencies and provide critical support to law enforcement, fire, […]
Sioux County Bridge Project Included in Federal Funding Package

Sioux County will receive federal funding to help replace a bridge in poor condition as part of a statewide infrastructure investment. The funding comes through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]
State Library Commission Seeks Attorney General Guidance After Sioux Center Policy Debate

The Iowa Commission of Libraries is seeking legal guidance from the state’s Attorney General following a discussion tied to a proposed policy change at the Sioux Center Public Library. The […]
American State Bank Hosts Dream to Build Event

Local residents gathered in downtown Orange City on April 1st for the American State Bank “Dream to Build” event, a seminar designed to demystify the custom home-building process. The event […]
Sioux Center Man Arrested at Gunpoint, Faces Felony Eluding Among Other Charges

A Sioux Center man is facing multiple charges after police say he sped away from an officer Friday night, then stopped only when a train blocked the road. According to […]
Minnesota Twins Community Fund Gifts Grant to the City of Hawarden

The Minnesota Twins Community Fund has made several grants to support various initiatives and organizations in the region, and one of those is going to the City of Hawarden. Hawarden […]