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Wellmark Grant Helps Sioux Center Schools Expand Student Mental Health Support
A grant from The Wellmark Foundation has helped Sioux Center Community School District add its first school psychologist and school social worker, expanding the support available to students. Superintendent Gary
Taylor Opposes Current Steel Mill Incentive Proposal; Wheeler Sees Opportunity
State Senator Jeff Taylor says his initial enthusiasm for a proposed southeast Iowa steel mill has given way to concerns about the state’s incentive package, leaving him unable to support
Luverne, MN Man Could Face 145-Year Prison Sentence on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charges
(KIWA) — A Luverne, Minnesota, man has been arrested and faces several serious felony sexual exploitation charges in Rock Rapids. A criminal complaint filed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
Fundraiser Established for Hospers Couple Following House Fire
An online fundraiser has been established for a Hospers couple following a September 23rd house fire that left one of them hospitalized. The City of Hospers shared the GiveSendGo campaign,
Orange City Native Bruce Mouw Shares Inside Story of John Gotti Investigation
An Orange City native who helped bring down John Gotti returned home Tuesday evening to share how years of surveillance, informants, and recorded conversations helped federal investigators build their case
Sioux County Advances Data Center Rules to Second Reading
Proposed regulations for data centers in rural Sioux County cleared their first reading Tuesday, with supervisors voting 4–1 after hearing questions about water, electricity, noise, and enforcement. Supervisor Dan Altena
Boyden Man Faces Four Felony Charges in Alleged $4,800 Check Forgery Case
A Boyden man faces four felony charges after authorities alleged he stole and cashed three checks belonging to a Rock Valley business. Diego Hernandez-Hernandez, 30, was arrested Monday, September 28,
Central Lyon Teacher Wins One of 25 Prizes in U.S. for Excellence in Teaching from Harbor Freight and $75,000
(KIWA) — A Central Lyon teacher is among only 25 in the nation to receive a teaching prize, and he and the school have won $75,000. Grant Engel is Central
Former Spencer Finance Assistant Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Restitution
A former City of Spencer finance assistant has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $106,098.13 in restitution following convictions for theft and credit card fraud.
Sioux County Democrats Raise Money to Relieve Iowans’ Medical Debt
Sioux County Democrats are raising money to help Iowa families eliminate medical debt, and the local effort has already exceeded its initial fundraising goal. Party chair Anita Cirulis says the
