DNR Shares Ice Thickness Update for Iowa Great Lakes
It’s that time of year — when ice begins forming on northwest Iowa lakes, and anglers start heading out for ice fishing. But before venturing out, officials are reminding people […]
Family Crisis Centers Holds Ribbon Cutting for Visitation & Exchange Center
Family Crisis Centers held a ribbon cutting on December 11 for its newly opened Visitation and Exchange Center, a facility designed to give children a safe, neutral space for supervised […]
Stolen Car Report Leads to Felony Arrests in Lyon County
Two women from the Sioux City area are facing felony charges after a stolen-vehicle incident that ended in Lyon County early Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint from the Lyon […]
Boyden Woman Injured in Highway 18 Crash
A Boyden woman was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 18 near Boyden Saturday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened around 12:55 […]
Iowa Governor Candidates Comment on Rising Cancer Rates at Sioux County Event
Four Iowa gubernatorial candidates appeared at a forum on Monday night in Sioux Center, sponsored by the Iowa Standard blog. Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine says Iowans know there’s something […]
Orange City Teen Charged with Felony for Sending Explicit Images to Minor
An Orange City man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he sent explicit images to a minor. Eighteen-year-old Noah Breaman was arrested Tuesday and is accused of transmitting […]
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 […]