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Latest Headlines
Rock Valley Man Killed in South Dakota Crash
UPDATED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the man involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash last Thursday afternoon. 62-year-old Warren Dale
Sanborn Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges
A Sanborn man could face more than a century behind bars if convicted on multiple drug-related charges. According to a criminal complaint filed by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old
Dordt Notches Fifth Straight Record Enrollment
For the fifth year in a row, Dordt University is celebrating record enrollment, welcoming 2,077 students for the fall 2025 semester. This total includes 1,655 full-time undergraduates. Dordt’s graduate programs
Two Sent to Hospital After Accident West of Rock Valley
On Wednesday, September 10, at 10:29 am, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 18 and Dogwood Avenue, two miles
Northwestern College Exceeds Enrollment Goals for 2025-26
For the second year in a row, Northwestern College has exceeded its goals for new student recruitment by more than 10%. Fall 2025 figures list a total of 354 new
Highway 75 Construction Update for September
More progress is being made as the Highway 75 construction project moves forward, as they continue both underground and above-ground work. In an update provided by the City of Sioux
Renovations Continue at West Sioux Schools in Hawarden and Ireton
Renovation work continues in the West Sioux Community School District. In 2023, voters approved a $15.5 million bond referendum for facility and learning environment improvements. West Sioux Community School District
The Ridge Golf Course Featured in Golf Digest Article
The Ridge Golf Course in Sioux Center has been recognized in a “Best Little Golf Towns” series by the website Golf Digest. The series currently includes three other golf courses
State Patrol Updates on Number of “Hands-Free” Warnings
On July 1st of this year, Iowa’s “Hands-Free Law” went into effect. This law prohibits Iowa drivers from holding any electronic device while driving. Iowa is currently in the warning
Lyon County Introduces SRO Program for 2025-26 School Year
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office introduced a School Resource Officer (SRO) at the start of the 2025-26 school year. Lyon County Deputy Bill Minor has been named the School Resource
