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Latest Local Headlines

Federal Help is on the Way
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning
Sioux County Road Closures
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has provided a link for the current road closures in Sioux County. Click here. You are reminded to not go around barricades or road closed
Governor Reynolds Touring Flood Ravaged NW Iowa
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and her cabinet are touring Northwest Iowa communities affected by floodwaters today. Her first stop was in Hawarden. Reynolds said that recovery will be long term,
Heavy Rains Deluge Sioux County
Severe storms and heavy rain have created chaos in Sioux County. County officials ordered all residents north of Highway 18 in Rock Valley to evacuate as flood waters rose there

UPDATE: Train Derailment Near Alvord
Excessive rainfall may be the cause of a train derailment near Alvord today. Not many details have been released, but according to our sister station, KIWA, Lyon County Emergency Management

Dordt Forges Partnership With Canadian School
Dordt University and Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, have announced a new partnership between Trinity’s Human Services Certificate Program and Dordt’s Master of Social Work (MSW). Those who

Lewis & Clark Receives Additional Funds
The Bureau of Reclamation announced today the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System (L&C) will receive an additional $10 million in FY24 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This is

Sioux Center Independence Day Fireworks
Independence Day Fireworks in Sioux Center will be Thursday, July 4 at 10 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from the south edge of the Ridge Golf Course. The public can

NCC Poised For Record Enrollment
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is poised to achieve a historic enrollment record for the 2023–2024 academic year. The college reported large enrollment numbers for the first two semesters, and
Jury Convicts Sheldon Woman of Harassment
A Sheldon woman was convicted by a jury in Sioux County Magistrate Court for Third Degree Harassment Tuesday. According to a press release from the Sioux County Attorney’s Office,