Lakes Area Business Leader Butch Parks Dies at 81
Longtime and well-known Iowa Great Lakes businessman Butch Parks has died at 81. Parks was the founder of Parks Marina and the iconic Barefoot Bar and Snappers.
Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Eddie Andrews Outlines Priorities
Republican gubernatorial candidate and state representative Eddie Andrews says restoring Iowa’s standing in education, reforming property taxes, and strengthening mental health care are central to his campaign. Speaking with Sioux […]
Feenstra Campaign Announces $4.3 Million Fundraising Haul in First Seven Months of Governor’s Race
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra announced Thursday that his campaign for governor of Iowa has raised $4.3 million in its first seven months, a figure the campaign says sets a new […]
Sioux County to Host First-Ever “Battle of the Burger” in February
Burger lovers across Sioux County will have a new reason to dine out this winter. Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger from February 1st through February […]
ISU Extension Launches ‘Money Smart’ Virtual Series Starting Jan. 22
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will begin a new statewide virtual financial education series later this month designed to help Iowans better manage bills, credit, and debt following the […]
Hazmat Crews Respond to Chemical Explosion at Dairy Near Rock Valley
Emergency responders from across Northwest Iowa were called to a hazardous materials incident at a dairy farm west of Rock Valley late Tuesday morning. According to Sioux County Emergency Management […]
Nate Huizenga Sworn In as Sioux County Sheriff
Nate Huizenga was sworn in on Friday, January 2nd, to serve as interim Sioux County Sheriff, filling the remainder of the term following the retirement of Jamie Van Voorst. Van […]
Multiple Charges Filed Following Tip Investigation in Alton
A Sioux City man is facing multiple charges following a tip that led to his arrest Saturday afternoon in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers arrested 40-year-old […]
Road to Iowa Governor 2026: Brad Sherman Outlines Priorities
Former Iowa State Representative Brad Sherman says restoring what he calls the “foundations of freedom” is the guiding focus of his campaign for governor, as he seeks the office in […]
Sioux Center Retail: Visitor Spending Shows Strong Growth
New data shows Sioux Center continues to stand out as a regional economic hub, with steady growth in retail sales and visitor spending driven by both local support and activity […]