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Latest Local Headlines
Dordt University acquires Pencil Box
Dordt University’s Print and Mail Center has recently acquired the Pencil Box, a longtime local supplier of paper, office products, and furniture. While the acquisition marks a new chapter for
Regional Conditions and Development Trends Amid July Rainfall
The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows that rainfall across the region limited producers to 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Wet conditions throughout the week complicated operations. Corn development continues
Pedals, Patrol, and Preparation: RAGBRAI LII Rolls Out with Safety in Focus
As thousands of cyclists prepare to roll across Iowa for RAGBRAI LII, the Iowa State Patrol is already in motion—mapping traffic patterns, coordinating control points, and sharpening its focus on
Beyond Breaking News: Finding Calm and Positivity in the Broadcast Storm
In today’s world, news is everywhere all the time. Perspective is important while processing all the information available to us. Piet Westerbeek, our General Manager of Sioux County Radio, offers
USDA’s Latest Crop Progress and Condition Report
Northwest Iowa crops are progressing steadily, with soybeans leading the charge and overall crop conditions remaining favorable, according to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition report released July 7.
Highway 75 Progress: Paving Pushes Toward Downtown Sioux Center
Construction crews are making steady headway on Highway 75 in Sioux Center, with key paving milestones and infrastructure improvements setting the stage for the next phase of downtown renewal. Recent
Drought Conditions Improving
DES MOINES – Drought conditions improved slightly across much of the state due to above-normal precipitation totals in June, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Despite receiving below-normal precipitation
Two Accidents, Two Taken to Hospital in Sioux Center Tuesday
Emergency responders were called to two separate crashes involving Sioux Center residents on Tuesday, July 8. The first occurred around 11:30 a.m., east of town at the intersection of Ibex
DNR Seeks Public Input
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to game harvest reporting and landowner tenant registration. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor
Former Iowa Man Sentenced for Contempt
Sioux County Attorney Thomas Kunstle says a former Sioux County resident is facing jail time for failing to pay court-ordered restitution. Forty-two-year-old Dustin Allan Stienstra, now living in Sedona, Arizona,
