Sioux Center Health Named 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Sioux Center Health has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The national recognition is based on the results of […]
Dordt University Launches New Nurse Practitioner Program

Dordt University launched a new Nurse Practitioner Program on Tuesday. Dordt University is stepping up to meet a critical need in rural healthcare. The University recently celebrated the launch of its […]
Rock Valley & Rock Valley School District Receive Millions in FEMA Flood Reimbursements

Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Community School District are receiving millions of dollars in FEMA reimbursements nearly 20 months after last year’s flood. According to a February 19th release […]
Orange City Launches New Online Tools for West Lawn Cemetery

The City of Orange City has launched new online cemetery software designed to make it easier for residents to search burial records and explore available lots at West Lawn Cemetery. […]
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 RV and Rentals 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 […]