Local & State News
Lahn Discusses Campaign Priorities, Local Ties During Rock Rapids Visit
(KIWA) — More than 70 people attended a campaign stop with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn Friday night, October 16, at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. Lahn spoke
Trooper Krull: Iowa Remains on Track for Another Year of Traffic Fatalities Under 300
(KUOO) — Iowa remains on track to fall below 300 traffic fatalities for the second year in a row. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says, however, that there
Northwest Iowa Sees Rain, Colder Nights as Harvest Remains Behind Statewide
Northwest Iowa experienced another round of rain and colder nights last week as Iowa farmers continued a harvest running about two weeks behind normal. The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition
Sioux Center Man Charged with Willful Injury & Child Endangerment
A Sioux Center man faces two felony charges after police say he assaulted his teenage daughter during an argument Friday, October 16. Wytse Theodoor Aalbers, 56, was arrested by the
Ross Douma Returns to Dordt as Executive Director of Development
Former Dordt University athletic director and men’s basketball coach Dr. Ross Douma is returning to the Sioux Center university as its executive director of development. Douma will lead Dordt’s development
Renewed Hope Nears Fundraising Goal for New Thrift Store
Fundraising for a new Renewed Hope Thrift Store has reached $2.1 million toward the project’s $2.6 million goal, with plans to more than double shopping and donation space while supporting
Dieken Challenges Pro-Life Approach at Rock Rapids Church Event
Iowa State Representative Zach Dieken outlined his shift from supporting the pro-life movement to advocating for the abolition of abortion during a presentation Sunday evening, October 18, at Faith Baptist
Ukrainians in Sioux County Get Reprieve on Temporary Protected Status
There’s been a reprieve for Ukrainians living in Iowa who fled the war in Russia but were worried their legal protection from deportation would expire today (Monday). Yesterday (Sunday), the
Dordt University Dedicates Rozeboom Family Athletic Center Spaces
Dordt University dedicated the Rozeboom Family Athletic Center and the spaces inside on Saturday (October 17). Dordt University brought together students, families, alumni, and major donors Saturday to dedicate the
Rock Valley Creative Living Center Celebrates 45 Years
Creative Living Center in Rock Valley is celebrating its 45 years of serving this community. The Rock Valley location was started 45 years ago by Andy Visser, Stan Visser, and
