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New Complaint Alleges Sioux Falls Teen Died in Lyon County; Third Man Charged
(KTIV) — A new federal criminal complaint alleges 14-year-old McKenna Wendel died in Lyon County after her uncle transported her from Sioux Falls and supplied her with cocaine. KTIV reports

Iowa Harvest Trails Average as Drier Weather Returns
Drier weather is offering Iowa farmers a chance to resume fieldwork after wet conditions left corn and soybean harvests well behind their five-year averages. The USDA’s weekly Crop Progress and

Sioux Center Library Leads its Size Category in Checkouts, Reports Strong Use of Renovated Spaces
Sioux Center Public Library led Iowa libraries in its population category in checkouts during fiscal year 2025, while newer figures show strong demand for its renovated meeting rooms and summer

Northwest Iowa Communities Can Apply for Water Quality Project Grants
Northwest Iowa communities and organizations can apply for state assistance to help fund conservation projects that manage stormwater, protect local waterways, and reduce flooding risks. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike

Boyden Man Charged with Grooming and Enticing a Minor Following Undercover Investigation
A Boyden man faces two felony charges after authorities allege he exchanged sexually explicit messages with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old boy and traveled to meet him near

Sioux Center Sets Highway 75 Ribbon-Cutting for October 12
Sioux Center will celebrate its Highway 75 reconstruction project Monday, October 12, with a community ribbon-cutting celebration, ahead of the highway’s anticipated opening to through traffic sometime in November. The

Free Flu Shots Offered For Livestock Workers and Farmers
Community Health Partners of Sioux County is offering free flu shots for livestock workers in partnership with Sioux Center Health. Funded through an Iowa program called the Preparedness and Response

Orange City Dollar Fresh Officially Transitions to Hy-Vee
Orange City’s Dollar Fresh is becoming a full-service Hy-Vee supermarket. Under lifelong resident and manager Angela Halstad, the expanded store will offer a bakery, butcher counter, and new health items.

Dordt University Named to 2027 Economic Futures List
Dordt University is named in 2027 College Rankings as one of the Top 25 Hidden Gem Colleges that Improve Students’ Economic Futures by College Raptor. The list ranks colleges by

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of September 28th
Click the headline to read the full story… Path One Representative Welcomes Proposed Sioux County Data Center Rules Orange City Native Bruce Mouw Shares Inside Story of John Gotti Investigation
