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Latest Local Headlines
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
One Teen Dead, Another Airlifted After Crash West of Hull
Story Updated 9/10/25 at 3:20 pm The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at the North Junction of Highways 75 and 18, west of
Derecho Cleanup Still Ongoing at Oak Grove Park
The clean-up after the Derecho is still ongoing for the Sioux County Conservation Board and especially at Oak Grove Park. On Monday, July 28th, of this year, damaging winds swept
Dordt University Named Top Nursing School in Iowa for 2026
A website that strives to be a resource for aspiring and current nurses has named Dordt University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program as the best in Iowa for
