Lyon County Continues Waiting on FEMA Funding for Flood Recovery
While FEMA reimbursements are beginning to reach some flood-damaged locations in northwest Iowa, others remain unresolved nearly two years after the devastating 2024 floods. That uncertainty is affecting both property […]
FEMA Highlights Statewide Flood Funding as Rock Valley Reimbursements Continue
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced more than $62 million in disaster recovery grants awarded across Iowa following the 2024 floods. Included in that statewide total are allocations for […]
State Auditor Presents Inwood with “PIE” Award for Cost-Saving Efforts
The City of Inwood is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to operate efficiently and reduce costs. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand visited Inwood as part of a northwest Iowa […]
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of February 16th
News Headlines used in this week’s summary…. FEMA Funds Approved for Rock Valley & School District Iowa Lakes Bus Crash Investigation & Memorial Scholarship Maurice Resident Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry […]
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant for New Rescue Boat
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has added a new rescue boat to its emergency response fleet thanks to a $35,048 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. According to […]
Lyon County Drone Helps Locate Unconscious Individual
A drone deployed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office may have prevented serious injury or death after locating an intoxicated individual unconscious in below-freezing temperatures. According to the sheriff’s office, […]
Two Critically Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Lester
Two people were critically injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 9 and K30 in Lyon County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash […]
Hawarden Fire Brings Specialized Training to Larchwood After Grant-Funded Equipment Purchase
The Hawarden Fire Department is putting newly purchased training equipment to work and sharing it with neighboring departments. Hawarden firefighters recently traveled to Larchwood to lead forcible entry training after […]
Inwood Planning to Break Ground on New Community Center & City Hall Project
The City of Inwood is planning to break ground on a new community center and city hall facility later this spring, as officials continue to work through funding and final […]
Ohio Man Arrested in Lyon County Grooming Sting
An Ohio man has been arrested in Lyon County following a sting operation that led to felony and misdemeanor charges involving alleged online communication with a minor. According to records […]