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Sioux Center Man Arrested at Gunpoint, Faces Felony Eluding Among Other Charges
A Sioux Center man is facing multiple charges after police say he sped away from an officer Friday night, then stopped only when a train blocked the road. According to
Nominations now being taken for Iowa’s best pork tenderloin
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is launching its annual search for the state’s tastiest pork tenderloin, from crispy classics to creative takes on the famed sandwich. The association’s Kevin Hall
Storm damages several hangars at Albia Airport
There was storm damage to the Albia airport in south-central Iowa overnight. Dave Coop has an airplane he keeps there. “There was one airplane that was rolled up into a
5 cent tax proposed for vaping products sold in Iowa
A bill setting a five-cent tax on vapes and nicotine pouches has won approval in an Iowa Senate committee. Tony Phillips, a lobbyist for RAI Services which sells VUSE, a

Minnesota Twins Community Fund Gifts Grant to the City of Hawarden
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund has made several grants to support various initiatives and organizations in the region, and one of those is going to the City of Hawarden. Hawarden
Several tornadoes, 3.5″ diameter hail, 88 MPH winds hit eastern Iowa
Powerful storms moved over eastern Iowa Tuesday night, bringing reports of tornadoes, large hail and high winds. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator Mandy Bieber says there are multiple reports of
Hundreds of Iowa drivers given tickets during hands-free enforcement effort
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau has released the numbers for the recent statewide hands-free driving law enforcement effort. The numbers show 551 hands-free citations were given to drivers and there
Documentary on Vegas showman to be screened in Dubuque
A celebrated weeklong film festival in northeast Iowa opens Saturday and will feature more than a hundred films this year, including the debut documentary from the son of a late

Sioux Center Outlines Next Steps for Potential Downtown Redevelopment
After getting a first look at what could be possible for a key downtown block, Sioux Center leaders are now beginning to outline what comes next and how that vision

American State Bank Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Customers
American State Bank is warning customers about a scam involving callers falsely claiming to represent the bank. According to a notice shared by the bank, scammers are contacting individuals and