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U.S. House leader warns Iowa GOP not to rest on its laurels
A top leader in the U.S. House is urging Iowa Republicans to stay engaged to ensure GOP candidates in competitive races win in 2026. All four Iowans serving in the

Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of October 20th
Below are the story headlines used in this week’s summary: Fire at A-1 Storage in Milford Speed Limit Change in Sioux Center Sioux Center Highway 75 Construction Progress Dordt University
Supreme Court says Kalona man’s confrontation with deputies was assault
The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding the conviction of a Washington County man for assault after he showed a gun to two deputies. The deputies were investigating an illegal fireworks
Algona, Alburnett schools are target of threats
Activities will go on as normal this evening after classes in the Algona Community School District were canceled this morning by a bomb threat. Administrators learned of the threat around
It’s all trick and no treat, Iowans need to beware of ‘ghost tapping’ scams
Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam that might sound like Halloween fun, but it’s actually the first step toward having your identity stolen. Khesha Duncan, with
Feenstra says GOP stands firm in fight over ACA subsidies
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says it’s time to let tax credits for about seven million Americans who’ve been buying health insurance policies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace expire. “ObamaCare

Dordt University Ranks #2 for Undergraduate Teaching in Midwest
Dordt University has been ranked #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Universities Midwest in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings. The honor recognizes institutions where
Iowa hunters should see lots of bird in the 100th pheasant season
The 100th pheasant season in Iowa opens Saturday and DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says it is setting up to be a good one. “This past year was the fourth
Iowa factory hopes to spark kids to consider eventual manufacturing careers
The state’s factories are always on the hunt to hire more skilled workers, and Iowa-based window and door manufacturing giant Pella Corporation is now starting its recruitment efforts as early
Harkin says his view of ethanol has changed
Tom Harkin — the Iowa Democrat who served in 40 years in the U.S. House and Senate — has had a change of heart about the ethanol industry. “For most
