Local, State & Ag News
Much cooler days ahead for the Heartland; organized rains for many to yield to a dry pattern
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in portions of the south-central U.S. The Far West will have the
Sioux Center Optimal Health Brings Focus on Men’s Health
A new Sioux Center business is giving men a place to discuss health concerns they may have been reluctant to address. Brandon “B.J.” Hofland, a nurse practitioner and longtime Sioux
Dawson Supports Local Decisions on Data Center Locations
Democratic congressional candidate Dave Dawson says decisions about where data centers are built should rest with the communities most directly affected, while the federal government should help ensure environmental standards
Sioux Center Rec Sees Program Growth in 2026
Sioux Center’s youth recreation programs grew over the 2026 Summer. Doug Mosher from Sioux Center Rec and Arts Department lays out some of the programs that saw more people participate.
Sioux County Data Center Rules Hearing Set for Tuesday
Sioux County residents can weigh in on proposed data center regulations tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, during a public hearing at 9 a.m. The hearing will take place in the Board
Fort Dodge man charged with murder after shooting outside bar
A Fort Dodge man faces murder and attempted murder charges after a fatal shooting that happened outside a Fort Dodge bar early Saturday morning. Fort Dodge Police say an officer
Grassley says if he dies in office, he doesn’t want a Democrat appointing successor
Senator Chuck Grassley is urging Iowa Republicans to vote for the GOP candidate for governor, for a very specific reason. “At 93 years of age, I don’t know how many
Will legislature reconvene to pass incentives for a southeast Iowa steel plant?
The Iowa legislature may soon convene in Des Moines to consider tax breaks that might seal the deal for a new steel plant near the Missisippi River in southeast Iowa.
U.S. Senate candidate Hinson lobbies House leader for return to D.C.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says she’s lobbying House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the House before the election to address rising fuel prices. “I texted him yesterday and
Rock Valley, Lyon County Awarded More Than $5.5 Million in FEMA Funding
Rock Valley and two Lyon County recipients will receive more than $5.5 million in federal disaster assistance for storm and flood recovery projects, according to an announcement from U.S. Senator
