Resident of Mexico Sentenced to Four Years for Illegal Re-Entry After Living in Northwest Iowa
A resident of Mexico who had been living in northwest Iowa after illegally re-entering the United States has been sentenced in U.S. District Court. Forty-nine-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe was sentenced Wednesday […]
Orange City Approves Lease for Former Airport Runway Property
The City of Orange City has approved a lease agreement allowing Zomer Camper and Rental to use a portion of the former Orange City Airport runway for storage. The city […]
Dordt Professor Says Gen Z Will Reshape Local Workplaces and Both Sides Must Adapt
As more members of Generation Z enter the workforce, Sioux County employers may notice shifts in communication styles, workplace expectations, and job loyalty. That’s according to Dordt University business professor […]
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant for New Rescue Boat
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has added a new rescue boat to its emergency response fleet thanks to a $35,048 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. According to […]
Fire Chief Urges Caution After Controlled Burn Escapes
Firefighters contained a controlled burn that got out of control Sunday afternoon, south of Hawarden. According to Hawarden Fire Department Fire Chief Payne Allen, crews were called at about 1:20 […]
Lee Greenwood to Headline Veterans Day Concert at Clay County Fair
Country music artist Lee Greenwood will headline a special Veterans Day concert at this year’s Clay County Fair, performing in front of the grandstand on Monday, September 14th. He’ll be […]
Sioux Center Goodwill Celebrating One Year in Business Thursday
The Sioux Center Goodwill store is celebrating its first anniversary this week, marking one year of serving the community and inviting residents to take part in a special day of […]
Wheeler Bill Seeks More Mandatory Break Time for Iowa Student Athletes
A coach who’s also a member of the Iowa House is proposing an expansion of the time coaches are not allowed to have contact with Iowa students who participate in […]
Lyon County Drone Helps Locate Unconscious Individual
A drone deployed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office may have prevented serious injury or death after locating an intoxicated individual unconscious in below-freezing temperatures. According to the sheriff’s office, […]
Explosion Reported at Little Sioux Corn Processors Near Marcus
An explosion was reported Monday afternoon at Little Sioux Corn Processors east of Marcus, prompting an emergency response in Cherokee County. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers first […]