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Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of November 2
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New Lansing Mississippi River bridge opens to traffic
Lansing residents no longer have to catch a ferry or drive for miles to cross the Mississippi River into Wisconsin. Iowa Department of Transportation Director Scott Marler joined his counterpart
Parts of Iowa could see frost overnight
There is a potential for frost in parts of Iowa tonight. National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Vorst says areas with clear skies could see frost. “The best locations for potentially

NCC Adds Ultrasound Program, Opens Fall 2027 Healthcare Applications
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is adding a new ultrasound program and accepting applications for three healthcare degree programs for fall 2027. Students can apply for Diagnostic Medical Sonography,

Mitchell Woman Arrested in Sioux County on Charges of Sending Obscene Material to Minor
An 18-year-old Mitchell, South Dakota, woman has been arrested in Sioux County on three charges accusing her of sending obscene material to a minor through Snapchat. The Sioux County Sheriff’s
After long lines for early voting, Pate says officials reviewing options
Seventy percent of Iowans who voted early this year did so in-person, either at a satellite voting location or in their county auditor’s office. Secretary of State Paul Pate says

Dordt Partnership Offers MBA Credit for TenHaken Leadership Fellowship
Dordt University in Sioux Center has announced a partnership with the Paul TenHaken Companies that allows business executives to earn graduate-level credit through a yearlong leadership fellowship. Participants who complete

McGowan Wins Iowa’s Fourth District, Praises Dawson After Respectful Campaign
Republican Chris McGowan will represent Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House after defeating Democrat Dave Dawson in Tuesday’s election. Unofficial returns published Wednesday morning showed McGowan receiving 178,845
Mills County Board of Supervisors to expand to 5 members
Sixty percent of Mills County voters have approved an initiative to expand the county’s board of supervisors from three to five members. Mills County Supervisor Jack Sayers favors the move.
Sand names transition team leaders, unveils transition website
Governor-elect Rob Sand has named a former state government administrator and a union leader to oversee his transition into office. Elisabeth Buck led previous transitions for Governors Chet Culver and
