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Latest Local Headlines
Ava Truesdell Crowned 2026 Tulip Festival Queen
Ava Truesdell has been crowned the 2026 Tulip Festival Queen and will preside over the 85th annual Orange City Tulip Festival, scheduled for May 14–16, 2026. Truesdell, a senior at
Sioux Center Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
A Sioux Center man is facing dozens of charges after an investigation into child sexual abuse material uploaded from a rural residence. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies
Deceased Male Located on Railroad Tracks Near Lester
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says a man was found deceased on the railroad tracks early Tuesday morning near Lester after authorities had been searching for him for several hours.
Sioux County Emergency Management: Prep for Winter with Emergency Kits
As Thanksgiving and holiday travel ramp up, Sioux County Emergency Management (SCEM) is urging residents to double-check their vehicle emergency kits before hitting the road. SCEM Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf
Sioux County Sixth Grader Named Iowa’s Hero for Fire Rescue Efforts
A devastating Labor Day house fire northwest of Granville that claimed the lives of three teenagers is also highlighting the extraordinary heroism of a 12-year-old boy who escaped the burning
Dordt Senior Earns Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Scholarship
Dordt University senior Noah Bronner has been awarded the $1,000 Sioux Center Municipal Utilities Scholarship, given annually to a Dordt student who is a customer of the city’s municipal power
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of November 17th
Below are the story headlines used in this week’s summary: Remsen St. Mary’s Bus CrashHighway 75 Winter Reopening in Sioux CenterDordt University Places 2nd in Business Valuation CompetitionDOT, Supervisors Eye
EPA Cites Orange City Feedlot for Wastewater Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a $20,000 settlement with Wynja Feedlot in Orange City over unpermitted wastewater discharges into a tributary of the West Branch Floyd River. EPA
Highway 75 in Sioux Center Reopens for Winter
Highway 75 in Sioux Center is officially open to traffic for the winter, bringing welcome relief for drivers and downtown businesses after a busy construction season. As of today, the
Le Mars Man Arrested for Violating No-Contact Order Near Orange City
A Le Mars man was arrested Thursday afternoon after Sioux County deputies discovered he was violating a no-contact order. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the arrest happened around 4:14
