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Latest Local Headlines

Merrill Man Serving Life Sentence For Murder Dies in Prison
A Merrill man convicted of 1st degree murder in the shooting death of his stepson, has died. Thomas Jordan Knappwas pronounced dead due to natural causes at 10:36 Thursday morning

State Economic Development Authority Director Attends Ribbon Cutting in Sioux Center
Friday afternoon, Dordt University and Sioux Center city officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the American State Bank Sports Complex, a joint venture between the two entities. The $8

Hiway 71 Construction in Okoboji Set to Begin This Spring
The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced a new website with information regarding the Highway 71 construction project which is set to begin this spring and is expected to be

Dordt Mourns Loss of Student, Emma Nibbelink
Emma Nibbelink, a Dordt University freshman from Luverne, Minnesota, passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, January 10. “We grieve Emma’s passing, and we pray for the Holy Spirit

Sioux County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Newest K9
We are excited to introduce our newest K9 Rocky, a one-year-old German Shorthair Pointer from the Netherlands. K9 Rocky was purchased from I-80 K9 in Atlantic, Iowa, and is trained

Fire Destroys Rock Valley Sale Barn
A Sale barn in Rock Valley was destroyed by fire late Wednesday night. According to Rock Valley Fire Chief Brent Eshuis, the call came in shortly after 9pm. Eshuis says

Interim Director Named For Family Crisis Centers
Family Crisis Centers announced that the Board of Directors appointed the Director of Victim Services, Jessica Rohrs, as Interim Executive Director effective immediately. Family Crisis Centers’ former Executive Director, Shari

Dordt University Student Dies in Car Crash
A Minnesota woman is dead after a crash last night south of Hull. 18-year-old Emma Nibbelink of Luverne, Minnesota, a student at Dordt University, was driving south on Highway 75

Le Mars Family Able to Return to Home After Fire This Morning
A family was able to safely return home after a fire at their residence early this morning. Le Mars Fire-Rescue received a report of a fire at about 2:50 this

Orange City to Get Fiber Optic Cable Connectivity
Premier Communications has announced plans to install fiber-optic cable throughout the entire town of Orange City. This investment is part of Premier’s ongoing commitment to provide the community with state-of-the-art