Dordt University Student Killed in Skiing Accident

A Dordt University student has died following a skiing accident overseas. Nikolas “Niko” Begalke, a 22-year-old student at Dordt University, passed away on January 3rd after a fall while skiing […]
Police Arrest Orange City Man Following Domestic Disturbance

A 57-year-old Orange City man was arrested Monday night following a reported domestic disturbance. Orange City police were called to a residence in the 800 block of 4th Street Northwest […]
Little Rock Woman Arrested on Burglary and Theft Charges

A Little Rock woman has been arrested on charges of burglary and theft. According to records from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office filed with the Clerk of Court, 47-year-old Jennifer […]
Boiler System Damage Prompts Temporary Move for Harris–Lake Park Elementary

A broken steam valve in the school’s boiler system is forcing Harris–Lake Park Elementary students to attend classes in temporary locations over the coming weeks. Superintendent Mike Thompson says the […]
Hawarden Regional Healthcare Joins Avera Health Network

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is now an Avera Health partner. The partnership, effective January 1, 2026, followed a letter of intent signed in October that allowed both organizations to explore and […]
Lyon County Courthouse Burglary Suspects Brought Back To Iowa

Two suspects arrested in South Dakota in connection with a burglary and fire-related damage at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids have been returned to Iowa. According to court […]
Orange City Man Arrested Following Reported Domestic Dispute

An Orange City man was arrested Sunday evening following a reported domestic dispute at a residence in the 800 block of Highway 10 West. According to the Orange City Police […]
Nate Huizenga Sworn In as Sioux County Sheriff

Nate Huizenga was sworn in on Friday, January 2nd, to serve as interim Sioux County Sheriff, filling the remainder of the term following the retirement of Jamie Van Voorst. Van […]
Multiple Charges Filed Following Tip Investigation in Alton

A Sioux City man is facing multiple charges following a tip that led to his arrest Saturday afternoon in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers arrested 40-year-old […]
Sioux County Farmland Sale Sets New Iowa Record

A tract of farmland in northwest Iowa has set a new benchmark for land values in the state. A 35.5-acre parcel northwest of Orange City sold at auction on December […]