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Sioux City Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison Following Lyon County Traffic Stop
(KUOO / SCR) — A Sioux City man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon and drug user.
Upgraded 3D Mammography at Hegg Health Center Offers Faster Scans and Greater Patient Comfort
Hegg Health Center has upgraded its diagnostic capabilities, bringing an enhanced 3D mammography system into full operation following official approvals from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Mammography Quality
Two Men Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Case Tied to Teen’s Death
(KIWA) — The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office was among the agencies that helped investigate a federal case resulting in two men receiving a combined 45 years in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Floyd
Turek and Harkin mark anniversary of ADA’s passage
Democrat Josh Turek, who’s running for the U.S. Senate, says passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of how bipartisanship can work. The bill passed congress with
Hinson says ‘Big Tech’ failing to address algorithm concerns
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, the Republican Party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate, says it’s time for federal action to address algorithms that expose children to harmful social media content. “It’s very
Cruz says Iowa a battleground in high stakes midterms
Texas Senator Ted Cruz says Iowa is a battleground for the entire country and voters here may decide whether Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in 2027.
‘Iowa needs to go first again,’ Harkin says
Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin says the Iowa Democratic Party’s Caucuses should be the first event of the 2028 presidential campaign. Iowa lost the lead-off spot in 2024 and, on
Alcester Man Injured in Crash at Million Dollar Corner
An Alcester, South Dakota, man was injured in a collision involving an SUV and a dump truck at Million Dollar Corner south of Sioux Center. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of July 20th
Headlines used in this week’s Summary, click the headline to read the full story… Sioux Center National Night Out Moves to Larger Location for 2026 Second Adult Charged in O’Brien
USDA announces August reopening of Arizona port for cattle imports from Mexico
The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade. Stephen Diebel, president of the
