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Sioux County officials lift moratorium, approve data center regulations
Sioux County supervisors have voted to lift a data center moratorium and have approved new rules for data centers. Carl Vande Weerd was one of the four supervisors who voted
BVU Student Dies, Two Others Injured in Crash Near Storm Lake
(Storm Lake Radio) — A Buena Vista University student from Dickens died following a two-vehicle crash south of Storm Lake Monday afternoon, October 26th. Two other BVU students were injured.
Johnson says Iowa’s 3rd district among 3 most competitive US House races
The top Republican in the U.S. House says two congressional races in Iowa are nail-biters. House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke to a large group of GOP activists at the Westside
Sioux County Awarded $175,875 for Storm Debris Removal
Sioux County Secondary Roads has been awarded $175,875 in federal funding for debris removal following the severe storms and flooding of June 2024. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s office announced the
Sioux County Approves Data Center Rules, Votes to Lift Moratorium
The Sioux County Board of Supervisors approved new data center regulations and voted to lift the county’s moratorium Tuesday, allowing developers to seek approval once the changes take effect. Both
Iowa parents need to inspect Halloween treats for any tricks
As Iowa trick-or-treaters hit the streets this weekend, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse
Rock Rapids Man Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse Assault
(KIWA) — A Rock Rapids man faces a felony domestic abuse assault charge following an incident at his home. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s
Iowa Harvest Advances During Warm, Mostly Dry Week
Warm, mostly dry weather helped Iowa farmers make significant harvest progress last week, while northwest Iowa received some of the state’s limited rainfall. According to the USDA’s Iowa Crop Progress
Lyon County Residents Asked to Share Input on Blood Run Outreach
(KIWA) — Lyon County residents are being asked to help shape future education and outreach efforts for the Blood Run National Historic Landmark. University of Iowa students working with the
Final report from Iowa Medicaid Fraud Task Force discussed
A task force appointed by the governor is recommending a more than 60% increase in the number of state employees who investigate Medicaid fraud allegations. The group also recommends using
