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 […]
Sioux County Emergency Management: Prep for Winter with Emergency Kits

As Thanksgiving and holiday travel ramp up, Sioux County Emergency Management (SCEM) is urging residents to double-check their vehicle emergency kits before hitting the road. SCEM Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf […]
Sioux County Sixth Grader Named Iowa’s Hero for Fire Rescue Efforts

A devastating Labor Day house fire northwest of Granville that claimed the lives of three teenagers is also highlighting the extraordinary heroism of a 12-year-old boy who escaped the burning […]
Sioux County Radio News Summary Week of November 17th

Below are the story headlines used in this week’s summary: Remsen St. Mary’s Bus CrashHighway 75 Winter Reopening in Sioux CenterDordt University Places 2nd in Business Valuation CompetitionDOT, Supervisors Eye […]
EPA Cites Orange City Feedlot for Wastewater Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a $20,000 settlement with Wynja Feedlot in Orange City over unpermitted wastewater discharges into a tributary of the West Branch Floyd River. EPA […]