Local & State News

George-Little Rock School Bond on Tuesday’s Ballot
Voters in the George-Little Rock Community School District will decide Tuesday, November 3, whether to authorize up to $14.95 million in general obligation bonds for school improvements in Little Rock

Sioux County Sheriff Investigates Report of Foreign Objects in Boyden-Area Candy
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of foreign objects in Boyden-area candy. The sheriff told Sioux County Radio on Monday that his office had received one report
ISU professor in critical condition, accused in wife’s murder
Ames police say an Iowa State University professor is hospitalized after shooting himself while trying to avoid arrest for the murder of his wife. During a welfare check on Thursday,
Tariffs on steel are costing Iowa factories hundreds of millions of dollars
Iowa manufacturers are being squeezed by the highest domestic steel prices in four years, driven by high tariffs and tight domestic supplies. Peter Orazem, the interim chair of economics at
Actor best known for his romantic Hallmark roles makes Iowa stop (AUDIO)
One of the biggest stars in the constellation of Hallmark holiday movies will be appearing in central Iowa this week. Actor and director Tyler Hynes has nearly 80 film and

Sioux Center Hosts First Impressions Forum
Thursday evening Sioux Center residents, business owners, and local leaders gathered to review the findings of a comprehensive community and tourism assessment conducted by Iowa State University. Led by Ann

What Would Iowa’s Amendment 1 Change? A Guide to the Income Tax Ballot Question
Voters in Sioux County and across Iowa will decide November 3 whether raising certain state tax rates should require a larger majority of lawmakers. Amendment 1 would change the Iowa

Where to Vote Tuesday in Sioux County
Sioux County voters heading to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday, November 3) should check their assigned polling location before leaving home. The county lists 10 polling sites serving its voting precincts.
Deere and Company calling back laid off workers
John Deere plans to bring over 275 workers back to its Waterloo plant and another 60 will be returning to work at Deere’s plant in the Quad Cities. Over the
Final push for turn-out in Iowa’s 2026 election
Campaigns spent the weekend focused on getting Iowans who haven’t yet cast a ballot to vote. On Saturday morning, Liz Schuler, the national president of the AFL-CIO, met with union
