Orange City Fire Department Remembers Lifetime Member Hank Jonker
The Orange City Fire Department is mourning the loss of lifetime member Henry “Hank” Jonker. Jonker passed away Sunday at the Orange City Area Health System. Current Fire Chief Dan […]
Lakes Area Business Leader Butch Parks Dies at 81
Longtime and well-known Iowa Great Lakes businessman Butch Parks has died at 81. Parks was the founder of Parks Marina and the iconic Barefoot Bar and Snappers.
George Man Arrested on Felony Warrant After Bar Incident
A George man has been arrested on a warrant for felony charges stemming from an incident at a local bar late last month. According to a criminal complaint filed in […]
Feenstra Campaign Announces $4.3 Million Fundraising Haul in First Seven Months of Governor’s Race
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra announced Thursday that his campaign for governor of Iowa has raised $4.3 million in its first seven months, a figure the campaign says sets a new […]
Former Northwest Iowa Judge Tom Hamilton Dies at 93
A longtime Northwest Iowa judge has passed away. The Honorable Tom Hamilton died of natural causes on December 23rd, 2025.
Sioux County to Host First-Ever “Battle of the Burger” in February
Burger lovers across Sioux County will have a new reason to dine out this winter. Sioux County will host its first-ever Battle of the Burger from February 1st through February […]
ISU Extension Launches ‘Money Smart’ Virtual Series Starting Jan. 22
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will begin a new statewide virtual financial education series later this month designed to help Iowans better manage bills, credit, and debt following the […]
Dordt University Student Killed in Skiing Accident
A Dordt University student has died following a skiing accident overseas. Nikolas “Niko” Begalke, a 22-year-old student at Dordt University, passed away on January 3rd after a fall while skiing […]
Police Arrest Orange City Man Following Domestic Disturbance
A 57-year-old Orange City man was arrested Monday night following a reported domestic disturbance. Orange City police were called to a residence in the 800 block of 4th Street Northwest […]
Multiple Charges Filed Following Tip Investigation in Alton
A Sioux City man is facing multiple charges following a tip that led to his arrest Saturday afternoon in Alton. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers arrested 40-year-old […]