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Dordt Ranks Among Top 5 Midwest Regional Universities
Dordt University has earned a top-five ranking in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges list, placing fifth among Regional Universities in the Midwest. The university also secured

Northwest Iowa Democrats to Host Dinner on Wednesday
Nancy Dykstra and Anita Cirulis from the Northwest Iowa Democrats are working to inform people about the Democratic Party and the candidates that are running for office in Northwest Iowa.

New Napa Auto Parts Store Opens in Orange City
After a period of time without one, Orange City has brought back Napa Auto Parts. The new store has been open in Orange City for just over a month. Napa

Officials Gather for “Donuts and Disasters”
Emergency Managers from across Northwest Iowa joined local officials and state legislators in Cherokee on September 18th for “Donuts and Disasters,” a community event highlighting the vital role of Emergency

Study: Orange City Area Health System Generated Over $100 Million in Local Impact in 2024
Orange City Area Health System contributed significantly to the region’s economy last year, generating 1,130 jobs and adding $58.4 million, according to a new report from the Iowa Hospital Association

Sioux County Radio News Summary for Week of September 15th
Below are the stories used in this week’s summary: Fatal Crash In Plymouth CountyA Northwest Iowa woman was killed in a crash Saturday night in Plymouth County. The Iowa State

Dordt Tops Iowa Christian College Rankings, Ranks 22nd Nationally
Dordt University has been named the #1 Christian college in Iowa and #22 in the nation, according to Niche’s 2026 rankings. The rankings, which are updated throughout the year, reflect

Feenstra Secures $1.8M for Rock Valley Flood Repairs
Recovery efforts continue for the Rock Valley Community School District more than a year after last summer’s flood. Congressman Randy Feenstra announced that FEMA has approved $1.8 million in funding

Rock Valley Diaper Drive this Weekend
The Northwest Iowa Baby Shower organization, as well as Guiding Star Siouxland, are taking up the mantle of providing mothers in need with diapers for their young children. Kaleigh Van

Foggy Morning Crash Injures Sheldon Woman Near Hospers
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a Thursday morning crash that sent a Sheldon woman to the hospital. Deputies say the accident happened around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of