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US News & World Report Ranks Dordt University #8 in the Nation
Dordt University is ranked number eight on the “Regional Universities (Midwest)” ranking released today by 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges and is the top-ranked school in Iowa
Larchwood man seriously injured in motorcycle accident
Lester, Iowa — A Larchwood man was taken to the hospital and was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital after a motorcycle accident near Lester on Wednesday night. According to
Sioux County Places Moratorium On Solar and Wind Projects in the County
The Sioux County Board of Supervisors has placed a one-year moratorium on solar and wind projects in the county. The text of the ordinance says that the county board, along

Diamond Vogel Opens Innovation Center
Wednesday was a big day for Diamond Vogel, as the northwest Iowa-based company opened the doors to its new “Innovation Center.” “Orange City is Diamond Vogel, Diamond Vogel is Orange

Dordt University Sets Fall Enrollment Record
Dordt University achieved record enrollment for the fall 2023 semester with an overall enrollment of 1,911 students. This exceeds the fall 2022 record of 1,858 students. This is the largest

City Council Considers Standby Power Plant
In a regular meeting with the Sioux Center City Council, representatives from DGR Engineering presented a plan for a standby generation plant for the community. Missouri Rive Energy Services, Sioux

Op-Ed: Suicide Prevention Week
A message from Sioux County Radio General Manager Piet Westerbeek.

NCC Reports Second Largest Fall Enrollment
Northwest Iowa Community College records their second largest fall class enrollment in the institution’s history dating back to 1966. The enrollment figure reflects a 2.68% increase in credits compared to

Northwestern College Sets 5th Consecutive Enrollment Record
For the fifth consecutive year, Northwestern College has set enrollment records. This fall’s enrollment is 1,715, up three students from last year. Northwestern has set another record with 543 graduate

Fareway Breaks Ground in Hull
Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new Fareway store site in Hull. The new 10,600 square foot location will be located at the SW corner of