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Lakes Area Business Leader Butch Parks Dies at 81
Longtime and well-known Iowa Great Lakes businessman Butch Parks has died at 81. Parks was the founder of Parks Marina and the iconic Barefoot Bar and Snappers.

George Man Arrested on Felony Warrant After Bar Incident
A George man has been arrested on a warrant for felony charges stemming from an incident at a local bar late last month. According to a criminal complaint filed in

Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Eddie Andrews Outlines Priorities
Republican gubernatorial candidate and state representative Eddie Andrews says restoring Iowa’s standing in education, reforming property taxes, and strengthening mental health care are central to his campaign. Speaking with Sioux

Hull Hires New Parks & Rec Director
Scott Kroese is the new Parks and Rec Director in Hull. He has lived in the city his entire life and previously worked in Construction before being hired last November.

Feenstra Campaign Announces $4.3 Million Fundraising Haul in First Seven Months of Governor’s Race
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra announced Thursday that his campaign for governor of Iowa has raised $4.3 million in its first seven months, a figure the campaign says sets a new

Harris–Lake Park Students Return to Class Following Boiler Malfunction
Wednesday marked the first day back to school for Harris–Lake Park elementary students following last Friday’s boiler malfunction that forced classes to temporarily relocate. Superintendent Mike Thompson says the return

Former Northwest Iowa Judge Tom Hamilton Dies at 93
A longtime Northwest Iowa judge has passed away. The Honorable Tom Hamilton died of natural causes on December 23rd, 2025.

Sioux County to Host First-Ever “Battle of the Burger” in February
Burger lovers across Sioux County will have a new reason to dine out this winter. Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger from February 1st through February

Hull Woman Injured in Sioux Center Crash
A Hull woman was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Sioux Center on Monday, January 5. The Sioux Center Police Department reports the crash occurred around 5:10

Justin De Bruin Promoted to Sioux County Chief Deputy
Sioux County Sheriff Nate Huizenga has announced the promotion of Lieutenant Justin De Bruin to the role of Chief Deputy, filling the position vacated when Huizenga took over as sheriff