Fatal Crash Involving Train Under Investigation in Lyon County

Story Update (3/19/26 at 9:30 am) Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal train versus pickup crash near Lester. The Iowa State Patrol says 39-year-old Kyle Madetzke of Baltic, […]
Hog Confinement Destroyed by Fire Near Boyden; Hundreds of Pigs Lost

A hog confinement building southeast of Boyden was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday evening, resulting in the loss of hundreds of animals. According to a joint press release from […]
Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst to Retire at End of 2025

Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst has announced he will retire at the end of the year, concluding a 33-year career in law enforcement and nearly four years as sheriff. […]
Felony Charge Given to Paulina Man

A Paullina man has been arrested on a felony eluding charge after a pursuit in Sioux County. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s […]
FATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE NORTH OF GRANVILLE

UPDATED (9-5-25 at 9:23 am) Three people have died and another is in critical condition as a result of a residential fire on Monday morning, Northwest of Granville. On Monday, […]
2 Injured in Crash Near Orange City

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning, August 14th. The crash happened at 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 10 and Indian Avenue, one […]
Dordt University Involved in Data Breach

Dordt University recently released information on their website informing of a data breach. The breach occurred last year and had a limited amount of personal information accessed. According to the […]
Rock Valley Fire Victim Identity Released

The Sioux County Sheriff’s office has released the identity of a person who died as the result of a house fire southwest of Rock Valley on Monday. The victim has […]
Fatal fire near Rock Valley

ROCK VALLEY, Iowa – One person has died and another was sent to the hospital from a house fire in Rock Valley on Monday. At 6:09 a.m. the Rock Valley […]
Fatal Collision Near Sioux Center Under Investigation by Authorities
On Wednesday, December 11, at 5:25 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 report of a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of 390th Street […]