Report: Hawarden Nursing Home Cited for 24 Violations; State Fine Totals $500

Hawarden, IA (Iowa Capital Dispatch) — State inspectors cited a Hawarden nursing home for 24 regulatory violations, including a case involving sexual abuse of a resident, following an investigation earlier […]
Hawarden Man Faces Child Contact, Domestic Assault Charges

Authorities say a Hawarden man is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident earlier this month where children were present. According to court records, 43-year-old Fidel Hernandez-Trejo was arrested on […]
Sioux County Communities Offer Multiple Electronic Recycling Opportunities

Multiple Sioux County communities are offering opportunities in the coming weeks for residents to dispose of unwanted electronic items safely. The 2026 Sioux Center E-cycle free electronic recycling event will […]
Nearly 600 Hands-Free Violations Reported in Sioux County in First Quarter of 2026

Iowa’s hands-free driving law, which took effect July 1st, 2025, prohibits drivers from holding or using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving, including while stopped at intersections, […]
Minnesota Twins Community Fund Gifts Grant to the City of Hawarden

The Minnesota Twins Community Fund has made several grants to support various initiatives and organizations in the region, and one of those is going to the City of Hawarden. Hawarden […]
Hawarden Proposes Lower Property Tax Rate for Upcoming Year

Property tax rates in Hawarden are expected to decrease for the upcoming fiscal year, but the overall impact on residents will depend on a combination of factors beyond the city’s […]
Hawarden Man Faces Felony After Sioux Center Stop; Passenger Also Charged

A traffic stop in Sioux Center on Wednesday led to a wide range of charges, including a felony, against a Hawarden man, while a passenger in the vehicle is also […]
Hawarden Man Arrested in Rock Rapids on Sexual Exploitation Charges

A Hawarden man has been arrested in Rock Rapids on multiple charges involving the alleged exploitation of a minor. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Dillon Anderson of […]
Sioux County Emergency Management Issues Red Flag Warning

Sioux County Emergency Management issued a Red Flag Warning for today from Noon to 9pm due to dangerous fire weather conditions. They warn all Sioux County residents that any fire […]
Hawarden Regional Healthcare Program Named National Finalist

Hawarden Regional Healthcare’s Senior Life Solutions program has been named a 2025 Program Finalist of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care, the national organization that manages the service. The recognition […]