Growth Continues in Sioux Center as Centre Mall Businesses Expand
Growth and development activity in Sioux Center continues to trend upward in 2026, according to updates presented during recent Sioux Center City Council staff reports. Building Official Kris Pieper says […]
Tulip Festival Officials Issue Ticket and Parade Route Reminders
The Orange City Tulip Festival and the City of Orange are reminding residents and visitors about a couple of important policies ahead of this year’s festival events. Festival organizers are […]
Sioux Center Chamber’s “Sioux Grown” Campaign Earns Regional Marketing Award
The Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce has received a regional Marketing & Communications Award from the Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE) for its “Sioux Grown” campaign, a digital storytelling initiative focused […]
Dordt University Celebrates First Graduating Class of Agriculture Service Technology Program
Dordt AST Program Graduates First Class of John Deere-Certified Technicians Dordt University celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Agriculture Service Technology (AST) program Thursday evening, marking a milestone for […]
85th Annual Tulip Festival Week Underway in Orange City
The 85th annual Orange City Tulip Festival officially begins this week in Orange City, with the Tulip Festival Night Show on Tuesday evening ahead of the festival’s traditional Thursday-through-Saturday run. […]
Newer Boat Destroyed in Fire Near Hull Friday Evening
A newer boat was destroyed in a fire on Friday, May 8th, 2026, near Hull. According to Hull Fire Chief Greg Van Roekel, at about 6:30 p.m., the Hull Fire […]
Dumpster Fire Damages Container at Sioux Center Apartment Complex
A trash dumpster was totaled in a fire Sunday evening in Sioux Center. According to Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van Holland, the Sioux Center Fire Department was called at […]
NCC President says AI should Support — Not Replace — Critical Thinking in Education
As artificial intelligence continues reshaping classrooms, workplaces, and industries across the country, the president of Northwest Iowa Community College says colleges must balance technological advancement with human development. During a […]
Biology prefessor receives NWC teaching excellence award
ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Dr. Cody Rozeveld, assistant professor of biology at Northwestern College, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award. He was honored during the college’s […]
Biblical and theological studies prof receives NWC award for excellence in faith and learning
ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Dr. Cambria Kaltwasser, Northwestern College’s Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Endowed Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, has been named the 2026 recipient of the college’s Faculty Excellence in […]