Sioux County Man Pleads Guilty to Arson
A Sioux County man pleads guilty to arson and criminal mischief. According to court documents, 52-year-old Greg Aberson, of Sioux Center, Iowa, pleaded guilty to second-degree arson and third-degree criminal […]
USDA Offering Up To $44,000 In Home Repair Grants For Flood-Affected NW IA Homeowners
Northwest Iowa residents who suffered damage during the June 2024 floods and severe storms may now qualify for significant federal assistance.
Sioux County Officials Warn of Weekend Snow and Dangerous Cold
Sioux County officials are warning residents about another round of winter weather expected this weekend — and asking motorists to plan before travelling. Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf says […]
Sioux Center Library Responds to Concerns Over Book Access for Minors
The Sioux Center Public Library says it has completed a formal review of the adult romance novel Icebreaker by Hannah Grace after a local family raised concerns when their young […]
NCC Explores New Rock Rapids Satellite Facility
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is exploring the possibility of opening a satellite facility in Rock Rapids. NCC President Dr. John Hartog says the proposed site would primarily serve […]
Minor Injuries Reported in Three-Vehicle Crash South of Sioux Center
One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon on Highway 75, just south of Sioux Center. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
660 Ballots Cast in Orange City’s Four-Candidate Council Runoff
Orange City voters returned to the polls Tuesday for a four-candidate runoff to decide two city council seats — and the unofficial results are now in. According to the Sioux […]
Six Iowa Cities Hit by 2024 Flooding Await FEMA Decision on Buyouts
Communities in northwest Iowa are waiting for FEMA to approve buyouts for properties that were damaged by flooding in the summer of 2024. Tom Van Maanen, the city administrator in […]
Rock Valley Driver Involved in Fatal Lincoln County Accident
A teenager has died following a single-vehicle crash just across the border in Lincoln County, South Dakota — and authorities say the group involved drove the injured boy into Hawarden […]
New Safety Measures Installed at Hwy 75/C-80 After School Bus Crash
The Highway 75 and County Road C-80 intersection — the site of a serious crash involving a Remsen St. Mary’s activity bus and an SUV on Nov. 15 — has […]