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Hull Burglary Case Update: One Sentenced, Two Plead Not Guilty
One person has been sentenced, while two others have entered not guilty pleas in connection with a northwest Iowa burglary case. According to court records, 33-year-old Jesse Van Leeuwen and
Possible twisters rake NW Iowa, more severe weather likely today
Teams from the National Weather Service are heading out to survey the damage from last night’s possible tornadoes in northwest Iowa, according to meteorologist Mike Fowle. “We have a couple
Tulip Festival Queen & Court Visit Iowa House, Invite Lawmakers and Iowans to Orange City
The Iowa House welcomed a Northwest Iowa tradition, as the 2026 Orange City Tulip Festival Queen and her court were recognized at the State Capitol on Monday afternoon. State Representative
Rog’s Corner Honored with Sioux Center Community Service Award
What began as a response to personal loss has grown into a community-wide effort to bring hope, understanding, and conversation to one of the most difficult topics to address. Rog’s
Northwestern Launches New Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Northwestern College has launched a new initiative to address the growing demand for healthcare leaders in the region. Northwestern College is expanding its nursing department with a new Master of
Nunn fields questions about Iran at MAGA Nation Iowa event
Republican Congressman Zach Nunn of Ankeny says America is in a better spot than it was four weeks ago when it comes to keeping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Bill to expand some mental health services goes to Iowa governor
The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill to expand access to mental health treatment for people who do not need to be hospitalized, but still need comprehensive in-person
Sheldon Woman Arrested for OWI After Crash Near Maurice
A Sheldon woman was arrested early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle accident east of Maurice. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 20-year-old Mackenzie Lynn McMahon of Sheldon
Iowa’s spring weather brings out mushroom hunters
Warmer spring weather brings out Iowa mushroom hunters looking for the elusive edible fungus. Iowa State University Extension’s Chelsea Harbach says people can get carried away looking for mushrooms, but
Legislature may again extend deadline for settlements over abuse of Iowa Boy Scouts
Legislators may pass another bill to extend a legal deadline, so hundreds of Iowa men may get a full payment from a $2.4 billion compensation fund for victims who were