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Vacation Okoboji Unveils 2026 Visitor Guide
The 2026 Vacation Okoboji Guide is officially out and now available, following a reveal party held Monday evening at West O Beer. Kiley Zankowski, executive director of Vacation Okoboji, says

Lyon County Annex Building Likely Headed for Demolition as FEMA Delays Continue
For more than two decades, Lyon County has used a downtown Rock Rapids building commonly known as the county annex. Originally built in the 1960s for DeWild, Grant, and Reckart

Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing musicians, promoters, DJs, and music supporters from across the state for their lasting

Ireton Man Arrested Following Undercover Online Investigation
An 18-year-old Ireton man has been arrested following an undercover online investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Beau Dawson VanWyhe was arrested Friday afternoon,

Western Christian Outlines Long-Term Vision Through Cornerstone Campaign
After several years of planning, Western Christian High School has publicly introduced the Cornerstone Campaign, a proposed long-term facilities initiative. Administrator Brian Verwolf says the campaign is the result of

New Iowa Temporary Vehicle Tags Aim to Improve Verification & Visibility
Drivers across Iowa may start noticing a change on newly purchased vehicles, as a new temporary tag system rolls out at licensed dealerships. The Iowa Department of Transportation has updated

Tractor Destroyed in Fire West of Sioux Center
A tractor was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday afternoon (January 14) near Sioux Center. According to Sioux Center Fire Department Chief David Van Holland, crews were called around 4:10

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of January 12th
Former Orange City Fire Department President Passes Away Sioux Center Library Pauses New Library Card Procedure Craig Moss Elected President of Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Sioux County Emergency Management Agency Comments

Sioux Center Police Join State Tobacco and Nicotine Enforcement Program
The Sioux Center Police Department is partnering with the Iowa Department of Revenue to take part in the I-PLEDGE program during fiscal year 2026. I-PLEDGE is a statewide education and

Northwestern College named Best-in-Class Employer
Northwestern College has been recognized as a best-in-class employer by Gallagher as part of the firm’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey. The designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence
