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Latest Headlines

Hazmat Crews Respond to Chemical Explosion at Dairy Near Rock Valley
Emergency responders from across Northwest Iowa were called to a hazardous materials incident at a dairy farm west of Rock Valley late Tuesday morning. According to Sioux County Emergency Management

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
