Two Hospers Firefighters Injured During Training Exercise

The City of Hospers is asking the community to keep its volunteer Fire and EMS members in their thoughts and prayers after two firefighters were injured during a training exercise […]
Dordt Dedicates John Baas Conference Room in The Atrium

Dordt University has dedicated a conference room in The Atrium as the John Baas Conference Room, honoring the life and legacy of former Vice President for Advancement John Baas, who […]
Formosa Food Company Relocating to Sioux Falls

Formosa Food in Hull has its roots back to 1952 on the streets of Taiwan. Today the company is run by the Shih family for the third generation. Heather Shih, […]
New Safety Measures Installed at Hwy 75/C-80 After School Bus Crash

The Highway 75 and County Road C-80 intersection — the site of a serious crash involving a Remsen St. Mary’s activity bus and an SUV on Nov. 15 — has […]
Minnesota Man Charged in Lyon County Sexual Exploitation Case

A Minnesota man has been arrested on a felony warrant in Lyon County for allegedly sexually exploiting a minor. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Iowa Division of […]
Ava Truesdell Crowned 2026 Tulip Festival Queen

Ava Truesdell has been crowned the 2026 Tulip Festival Queen and will preside over the 85th annual Orange City Tulip Festival, scheduled for May 14–16, 2026. Truesdell, a senior at […]
Sioux Center Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

A Sioux Center man is facing dozens of charges after an investigation into child sexual abuse material uploaded from a rural residence. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies […]
Deceased Male Located on Railroad Tracks Near Lester

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says a man was found deceased on the railroad tracks early Tuesday morning near Lester after authorities had been searching for him for several hours. […]
Sioux County Emergency Management: Prep for Winter with Emergency Kits

As Thanksgiving and holiday travel ramp up, Sioux County Emergency Management (SCEM) is urging residents to double-check their vehicle emergency kits before hitting the road. SCEM Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf […]
Sioux County Sixth Grader Named Iowa’s Hero for Fire Rescue Efforts

A devastating Labor Day house fire northwest of Granville that claimed the lives of three teenagers is also highlighting the extraordinary heroism of a 12-year-old boy who escaped the burning […]