Kwik Star Planning to Phase Out Pennies
A major Midwest convenience store chain will soon start phasing out pennies. With over 140 locations in Iowa, Kwik Star says it’ll adjust its registers to round prices for cash […]
Siouxnami Waterpark Breaks Attendance and Concession Records
Siouxnami Waterpark in Sioux Center wrapped up its seventh summer with record-breaking attendance and concession sales. City Manager Scott Wynja said on The Daily Grind earlier this week that All […]
RiseFest 2026: Tickets Drop, Josiah Queen Joins
RiseFest has launched its Fall Price Slide Sale, running October 1–10, giving fans a limited-time chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices for the 2026 festival. The more people […]
Sen. Ernst Presents Orange City Family Animal Care with Small Business Award
After being recognized as the Small Business of the Week in August, Orange City Family Animal Care was given its award on Tuesday (September 23rd). Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst […]
Dordt Tops Iowa Christian College Rankings, Ranks 22nd Nationally
Dordt University has been named the #1 Christian college in Iowa and #22 in the nation, according to Niche’s 2026 rankings. The rankings, which are updated throughout the year, reflect […]
Sioux County Among Rising Cancer Rates in Iowa
The Iowa Cancer Registry and the University of Iowa College of Public Health are hosting the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project to present county-specific cancer information and address community […]
See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2025
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is observing national rail safety with “See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2025” this week from September 15th through the 21st. Iowa is joining forces […]
Iowa Sees Decrease in Offenders Returning to Jail
The percentage of Iowa reoffenders has generally decreased over the last decade to its lowest rate, this year, of 32.8%. It’s a three percentage point decrease from fiscal year 2024, […]
Intersection Changes on Hwy 75
New routes for east-west traffic flow.
Brad Sherman
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate