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Sioux Center Moving Forward with New Million-Gallon Water Tower
Sioux Center is moving forward with plans for a new one-million-gallon water tower as city officials prepare for continued community growth and increasing water demand. The Sioux Center City Council

Northwestern Leadership Program Opens Applications for 2026–27 Cohort
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026–27 Accelerate Siouxland leadership development program through the Northwestern College Center for Innovation and Leadership. Leadership Development Opportunity Returns to Siouxland According to

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of June 1st
Headlines used in this week’s summary… GOP Governor Primary Ends in Narrow Upset Sioux County Airport Expansion Moves Forward Taylor Supports Local Control in Library Debate Sioux County Turnout Tops

Northwest Iowa Still Battling Dry Conditions as Drought Map Expands
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows dry conditions expanded in Iowa in the last week of May. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre says while things expanded overall, we did

Sioux County Auditor Reflects on Strong Local Turnout in Primary Election
Sioux County Auditor Joe Van Tol says Sioux County’s 2026 primary election ran smoothly from start to finish, with turnout exceeding the statewide average and no issues reported with election

Lyon County Farm Family Receives Statewide Good Farm Neighbor Award
An Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship award recognizing environmental stewardship, livestock care, and community leadership is heading to northwest Iowa. Inwood Family Honored at World Pork Expo Iowa

Freon Leak Causes Haze Inside Sioux Center Interstates Building
Sioux Center firefighters responded Sunday evening to an incident at the Interstates building at 444 12th Street Northeast after a haze was reported inside the facility. Sioux Center Fire Chief

Crittenton Center Receives Sun Safety Grant to Support Children Across Siouxland
Crittenton Center has received another round of support through the Iowa Cancer Consortium’s Sun Safety Community Grant Program to help protect children and youth from harmful UV exposure during outdoor

Orange City Reminds Families of June 15 Cemetery Decoration Removal Deadline
The City of Orange City is reminding families that flowers and decorations at West Lawn Cemetery must be removed by June 15 as part of the cemetery’s annual maintenance policy.

NCC Powerline Program Receives $15,000 Boost from North West REC, Basin Electric
Northwest Iowa Community College’s nationally recognized Powerline program is receiving another boost through a $15,000 donation from North West Rural Electric Cooperative and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The contribution was
