Local, State & Ag News

Sheldon Woman Faces Felony Charge After Allegedly Injuring O’Brien County Sheriff
(KIWA) — A Sheldon woman already in custody on domestic abuse charges now faces a felony charge after allegedly injuring the O’Brien County sheriff inside the county jail. According to
Litigation puts funding for Iowa homeless programs in limbo
Federal money that helps homeless Iowans is tied up in court, as the Trump administration works to shift funds away from permanent housing programs and toward short-term housing and services,
Tyson plant closures raise concerns over cattle market competition
The cattle industry continues to digest the news that Tyson has shuttered additional beef processing plants. Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters says the abrupt closure of

Ashton Post Office Temporarily Closes Over Safety and Health Concerns
(KUOO / KIWA) — Residents of Ashton must temporarily travel nearly seven miles to Sibley for U.S. Postal Service retail and post office box services. A notice from the Postal

Orange City Program to Explore How Dark War Memories Shaped Dutch Immigrants
A program Tuesday evening at the Dutch American Heritage Museum in Orange City will examine why hundreds of thousands of people left the Netherlands after World War II—and how memories

Rep. Wheeler Weighs in on Sioux County Data Center Discussion
Iowa District 4 Representative Skyler Wheeler says Sioux County should remain open to the potential benefits of data center development, but supervisors should continue seeking firm answers before considering whether
Wildfire smoke may be hurting Iowans’ physical and mental health
Even with all the recent rain, much of Iowa’s northern half remains under a moderate health advisory due to smoke from distant wildfires, and a mental health expert says that
DNC’s six picks for 2028, Iowa Democrats’ Caucuses not on list
National Democratic Party leaders have set the dates for the early voting contests as the party picks a presidential nominee and the Iowa Democratic Party’s Caucuses are not on the
Candidates for governor, US Senate campaign at Iowa State Fair
Four statewide candidates made their case to Iowa voters this weekend, with the Iowa State Fair as the backdrop. The two candidates vying to be Iowa’s next governor are among

Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of August 10th
See the headlines used in this week’s summary below… • Potential PathOne Data Center Dominates Local Discussion • Large Bale Fire Draws Widespread Response • Former Daycare Director Faces 31
