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RIDES Offering Free Trips to the Polls in Northwest Iowa
(KUOO) — Voters in Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Rapids, Sheldon, and other northwest Iowa communities can get a free ride to the polls through Election Day, November 3rd. Regional
Rock Valley Awarded More Than $4.3 Million for Water and Wastewater Repairs
Rock Valley has been approved for more than $4.3 million in federal disaster recovery funding for permanent repairs to its water and wastewater infrastructure. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced
Seven Candidates Seek Five Seats on Sioux County Extension Council
Sioux County voters will choose from seven candidates for five seats on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sioux County Extension Council in the November 3rd general election. Council
Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Allegedly Striking Rock Valley Officer With Pickup
A 47-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after Rock Valley Police say he intentionally struck an officer with a pickup and led law enforcement on a pursuit Wednesday evening,
Roozeboom Reflects on Trump Recognition and Renewed Mission After White House Visit
An unexpected acknowledgment from President Donald Trump became a memorable part of a recent Washington, D.C., trip for RISE Ministries founder and CEO Rob Roozeboom. But the Sheldon ministry leader
Sioux Center Approves 10-Lot Harvest Heights Commercial Addition
Sioux Center is moving forward with a new commercial and industrial development aimed at giving businesses more room to expand or relocate. The Sioux Center City Council on October 5th
Federal Prosecutors Obtain New Indictment in McKenna Wendel Case
(KTIV) — Federal authorities have obtained a new indictment against three defendants in connection with the overdose death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel. According to prosecutors, Mark Milk provided Wendel with
FEMA Adds Online Flood Insurance Purchases as Rock Valley Continues Recovery
Iowans can now purchase federal flood insurance entirely online, a new option announced as Rock Valley continues recovering from the June 2024 flood. FEMA launched the National Flood Insurance Program’s
GOP Candidates Welcome Trump’s Sioux City Visit, Stress Election Stakes
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are welcoming President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Sioux City, saying his appearance can help energize voters ahead of
Company Exploring Sioux County Data Center Also Eyes Estherville
(SCR and KUOO) — PathOne Data Centers, the company exploring a potential data center near Hull in Sioux County, is also considering a facility in Estherville. Company representative Gyles Uhlenhopp
