Local & State News

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

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of September 21
Click on the headline to read the full story… Democratic Candidates Outline Priorities at Northwest Iowa Dinner in Sioux Center Siouxnami Sells Nearly 3,000 More Admissions This Summer Sioux Center
Marshall Island natives celebrate their heritage in Dubuque
Dubuque is home to one of the largest populations of people from the Marshall Islands in the midwest and they are preparing for a day of cultural celebrations Saturday. Maitha
