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Latest Headlines
Elevated Fire Weather Danger Saturday
Sioux County Emergency Management is warning residents about high fire danger this weekend. Strong southerly winds, with gusts between 35 and 45 miles per hour, combined with dry conditions, are
Orange City Area Health Foundation Receives Grant for Birth Center
The Orange City Area Health Foundation has been awarded a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa to enhance care for newborns and families at the Orange City
Northwestern Renames Residence Hall to Honor Founding Leaders
Northwestern College has renamed its North Suites residence hall the Jacob and Hannah Heemstra Suites in honor of the college’s first president and his wife. The announcement was made yesterday
Truck Fire South of Orange City Causes Heavy Damage
A tandem-axle straight truck was heavily damaged in a fire late Tuesday morning near Orange City. Assistant Fire Chief Al Jeltema says crews were called around 11:20 a.m. to 480th
Siouxnami Waterpark Breaks Attendance and Concession Records
Siouxnami Waterpark in Sioux Center wrapped up its seventh summer with record-breaking attendance and concession sales. City Manager Scott Wynja said on The Daily Grind earlier this week that All
Maurice Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Re-entering the U.S.
A man who had been living recently in northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the U.S after having been convicted of a felony. 49-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe, who prosecutors
RiseFest 2026: Tickets Drop, Josiah Queen Joins
RiseFest has launched its Fall Price Slide Sale, running October 1–10, giving fans a limited-time chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices for the 2026 festival. The more people
AFSP Hosts Darkness Walks to Fundraise for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention holds various Darkness Walks to help fundraise for the foundation and to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Michael Lamma, EVP and Chief Operations Officer
Pella Marks 100 Years, Sioux Center Plant Celebrates 25
Pella Corporation is marking a major milestone this October as the company celebrates both its 100th anniversary and National Manufacturing Month. Locally, Pella’s Sioux Center plant is also celebrating 25
Sioux Center Utilities Seeking Insights from Residents
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities is asking residents to share their feedback in a new survey about the city’s electric utility. The survey is open through November 21, 2025, and aims
