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Shifting bedtime gradually could help Iowans ease into daylight saving time
Iowans will have to push their clocks back an hour before heading to bed on Saturday night, while one expert says falling back to daylight saving time can be very

Rock Valley’s Central Park Now Open Following Construction Project
The City of Rock Valley has reopened Central Park following recent renovations. Speaking with Sioux County Radio, Rock Valley City Administrator Tom Van Maanen discusses the process of launching the
Iowa DOT offers course for young drivers to get suspended license back
The Iowa DOT is using a program called “Alive at 25” to help young drivers who have violated the rules for their restricted licenses. DOT’s Driver Education Program Manager Vania

Sioux Center Daycare Worker Charged with Child Endangerment
(Updated with statement from Apple Tree Early Child Center) A Sioux Center woman has been charged with felony child endangerment following an incident at a local daycare earlier this month.
Senator Grassley is optimistic China will recommit to buying U.S. soybeans
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s encouraged by the trade deals President Trump is making during his Asian tour, but it’s still unclear if there will be an agreement reached
Feenstra formally launches 2026 campaign for governor
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra made it official today. He’s running for governor. Feenstra formed an exploratory committee in May to raise money for the race, but kicked his campaign off

Congressman Randy Feenstra Officially Launches Campaign for Governor
Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra has officially launched his campaign for governor. In his campaign announcement, Feenstra, a Dordt University graduate, highlighted his small-town roots and deep ties to
Harmful insect is found in Iowa and it may have a taste for corn, soybeans
An invasive insect that gobbles a wide host of plants, trees and crops is now confirmed in Iowa and it’s feared there’s scarcely anything that can stop it from spreading.
Steen says State of Iowa should oversee Des Moines School District
Adam Steen, a Republican candidate for governor, says the state should take control of the Des Moines School District. The district’s superintendent was arrested by immigration agents a month ago
Ernst says credit card misuse in gov’t must be addressed
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says it’s time to impose more oversight of the credit cards federal employees use to make purchases and manage transactions for government agencies. “In March, the
