Sioux County Officials Urge Safe, Responsible Fireworks Use Ahead of Independence Day

As Independence Day approaches, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly by following local fireworks ordinances and practicing safe handling. Fireworks may only be discharged during […]
Rock Valley Reaches Major Flood Recovery Milestone With $22.6 Million FEMA Award

Nearly two years after historic flooding devastated the community, Rock Valley officials say a major piece of the city’s long recovery process is finally moving forward. Federal officials have obligated […]
Hawarden Continues Flood Recovery as FEMA Buyouts and New Housing Move Forward

Recovery from the devastating 2024 floods has not been easy, but the city of Hawarden is moving forward. Hawarden Mayor Larry Gregg was a recent guest on The Daily Grind […]
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of June 22

Here are the headlines used in this week’s summary… Find last week’s news summary here and read more news here.
West Sioux Faces Changes Ahead of Next School Year

As we near the end of June, the West Sioux School District is already looking ahead to the upcoming school year. Construction projects at the district’s elementary schools in Hawarden […]
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Hawarden & West Sioux Updates
Hawarden Community Foundation awards grants of more than $94,000

The Hawarden Community Foundation recently awarded more than $94,000 in grants to local projects during a presentation on June 3. The largest grant awarded was $25,040 to the Hawarden Senior […]
Sioux County Communities Emphasize Safety as E-Bikes and E-Scooters Become More Common

As electric scooters and e-bikes become more common across Sioux County communities, local law enforcement agencies and city leaders are emphasizing safety, education, and awareness this summer. Officials across the […]
Hawarden Man Charged with Felony OWI near Ireton

A Hawarden man faces a felony drunk driving charge following a traffic stop early Saturday morning near Ireton. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 47-year-old Severiano Batalla […]
Lyon County, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hawarden Receive FEMA Funding for Storm Recovery Projects

Several northwest Iowa entities are set to receive federal disaster recovery funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including Lyon County, the City of Hawarden, and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative. […]